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short cutsChapter 1Chapter 2the art of savingChapter 3 basic formatting tipsWhy use short cuts?Because its faster!Its important to know more than one way to complete a task. Here we will cover two types of short-cutsKeyboardMouse Keyboard shortcutsCtrl + P = PrintCtrl + S = SaveCtrl + X = CutCtrl + C = CopyCtrl + V = Paste

Ctrl + Z = UndoCtrl + B = BoldCtrl + U = UnderlineCtrl + I = ItalicsAlt + F4 = close program

Tip: Keyboard shortcuts are universal, they will work anywhere in Windows. Mouse Shortcuts

Right clicking will give you a shortcut menu at anytime!RIGHTSave Versus Save AsThere is a difference!My Awesome Document Version 2When you SAVE you are making your document available for later use.My Awesome DocumentSAVE AS indicates that you are changing your file and creating a second version of it

Watch this video for instructions on how to save to a flash drive.Final Notes on SavingMake sure your work is compatible with other Operating SystemsWhen Saving check File Type to make sure it is appropriate for what you needDouble check the file location when using flash drives Spacing and IndentsDouble Spacing is often used when writing papers.Ctrl + 2 = shortcut!Do Not use double spacing and line spacing between paragraphs togetherInstead use first line indent for your paragraphs

___________________________________Double Spaced____________ ____________Double Spaced with line spacing___ ____________________________Double Spaced and 1st line indentAlignmentsThis text is left justified.This text is centered. This text is right justified.Use these icons to adjust alignment:

What are objects?Anything that is not text!

Word Art!Clip art

PicturesText BoxesFormatting ObjectsResizingOrderChanging color (using watermarks)Adding and removing bordersAdjusting alignment of the objectText wrapping Click here to see how to format objects and other great tutorials

Things to rememberChoose the appropriate printer:Color?Black and White?Double check all Print Settings