{"id":764,"date":"2016-04-12T14:19:31","date_gmt":"2016-04-12T14:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-level1-english\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=764"},"modified":"2018-10-05T20:14:22","modified_gmt":"2018-10-05T20:14:22","slug":"video-advanced-word-processing-skills","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-level1-english-gen\/chapter\/video-advanced-word-processing-skills\/","title":{"raw":"Video: Advanced Word Processing Skills","rendered":"Video: Advanced Word Processing Skills"},"content":{"raw":"Even people who have been using word processors for years often don't know about some of the advanced tips below.\r\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">Most of the\u00a0videos in this section use Microsoft Word 2013 as a model. \u00a0If you use a different word processing program (or a different version of Word), the specific tools might appear in different places, but\u00a0you\u2019ll still be able to perform the same activities.<\/div>\r\n<h2>Hanging Indents<\/h2>\r\nMLA and APA bibliography pages use a special type of indent, called a \"hanging indent.\" \u00a0Where a normal paragraph indents the first line but not any others, a hanging indent paragraph DOESN'T\u00a0indent the first line, but DOES indent all the others. \u00a0Luckily, it's very easy to have your word processor do the hard work of this type of formatting for you, as this video demonstrates.\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/n7rtKPYfhk0\r\n\r\n(This video has no audio)\r\n<h2>Bibliography Pages<\/h2>\r\nSpeaking of bibliographies (or Works Cited pages, or References pages), did you know that many word processors have ways to help you create those quickly?\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1563210&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=5&amp;video_id=I-IEWabgf0I&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-u848niyq-I-IEWabgf0I\" width=\"640px\" height=\"420px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/course-building\/English+Comp\/Transcripts\/Create+a+Bibliography+using+MS+Word+2013+.rtf\">Click here to download a transcript for this video<\/a>\r\n<h2>Alphabetizing Bibliographies (and other Lists)<\/h2>\r\nOne more bibliography tip...if you create your citation list as you use sources, you'll need to put these in alphabetical order at the end. \u00a0An easy way to do that is to use the Sort feature in your word processor. \u00a0This video demonstrates that in Word 2007.\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=2930470&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=5&amp;video_id=7oQqC7bSy8k&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-c2meg9tf-7oQqC7bSy8k\" width=\"640px\" height=\"420px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/course-building\/English+Comp\/Transcripts\/How+to+Put+Words+in+Alphabetical+Order+in+Microsoft+Word+2007+.rtf\">Click here to download a transcript for this video<\/a>\r\n<h2>Inserting Pictures<\/h2>\r\nMany college projects will require you to include visuals in your essays. \u00a0The following video addresses how to add an image and then how to get the text around it to behave properly afterwards.\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/LmllSsu2--M\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Change Default Settings<\/h2>\r\nIf the first thing you do each time you open a new document, is change your font size or style, as well as\u00a0readjust your margins, then you probably will save time by changing the default settings so it starts just the way you like it.\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=2930471&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=5&amp;video_id=M61X8x8_Fp8&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-ugrfttez-M61X8x8_Fp8\" width=\"640px\" height=\"420px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/course-building\/English+Comp\/Transcripts\/Change+Default+Formatting-+Microsoft+Word+2013+.rtf\">Click here to download a transcript for this video<\/a>\r\n<h2>Free Alternatives to Word<\/h2>\r\nWord is the most common word processor, but it's expensive, especially if it didn't come with the computer you bought. \u00a0Here are some <strong>free<\/strong> options to explore as an alternative.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.office.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Office Online<\/a><\/strong>. \u00a0You'll need to register with an account, but can then access your saved files from any internet-connected device.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.openoffice.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OpenOffice<\/a><\/strong>. \u00a0This is software you download on your computer, so you don't have to be online to use it.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.libreoffice.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LibreOffice<\/a><\/strong>. Similar to OpenOffice, you download this software directly to your computer.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/intl\/en\/drive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Drive<\/a><\/strong>. Connected to a Gmail \/ Google personal account, this flexible tool lets you access your saved files from any internet-connected device. \u00a0You can also download files to work on offline, and they will automatically sync when you go online again.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Contribute!<\/h2><div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Did you have an idea for improving this content? We\u2019d love your input.<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1VLp1_QvTQEDA4kg7qfVw2qGCWTIhmNdKl7HUfftkqE8\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 600; color: #077fab; text-decoration: none; border: 2px solid #077fab; border-radius: 7px; padding: 5px 25px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1.5em;\">Improve this page<\/a><a style=\"margin-left: 16px;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1vy-T6DtTF-BbMfpVEI7VP_R7w2A4anzYZLXR8Pk4Fu4\">Learn More<\/a>","rendered":"<p>Even people who have been using word processors for years often don&#8217;t know about some of the advanced tips below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">Most of the\u00a0videos in this section use Microsoft Word 2013 as a model. \u00a0If you use a different word processing program (or a different version of Word), the specific tools might appear in different places, but\u00a0you\u2019ll still be able to perform the same activities.<\/div>\n<h2>Hanging Indents<\/h2>\n<p>MLA and APA bibliography pages use a special type of indent, called a &#8220;hanging indent.&#8221; \u00a0Where a normal paragraph indents the first line but not any others, a hanging indent paragraph DOESN&#8217;T\u00a0indent the first line, but DOES indent all the others. \u00a0Luckily, it&#8217;s very easy to have your word processor do the hard work of this type of formatting for you, as this video demonstrates.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"oembed-1\" title=\"How to make a hanging indent\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n7rtKPYfhk0?feature=oembed&#38;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>(This video has no audio)<\/p>\n<h2>Bibliography Pages<\/h2>\n<p>Speaking of bibliographies (or Works Cited pages, or References pages), did you know that many word processors have ways to help you create those quickly?<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1563210&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=5&amp;video_id=I-IEWabgf0I&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-u848niyq-I-IEWabgf0I\" width=\"640px\" height=\"420px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/course-building\/English+Comp\/Transcripts\/Create+a+Bibliography+using+MS+Word+2013+.rtf\">Click here to download a transcript for this video<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Alphabetizing Bibliographies (and other Lists)<\/h2>\n<p>One more bibliography tip&#8230;if you create your citation list as you use sources, you&#8217;ll need to put these in alphabetical order at the end. \u00a0An easy way to do that is to use the Sort feature in your word processor. \u00a0This video demonstrates that in Word 2007.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=2930470&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=5&amp;video_id=7oQqC7bSy8k&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-c2meg9tf-7oQqC7bSy8k\" width=\"640px\" height=\"420px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; 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We\u2019d love your input.<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1VLp1_QvTQEDA4kg7qfVw2qGCWTIhmNdKl7HUfftkqE8\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 600; color: #077fab; text-decoration: none; border: 2px solid #077fab; border-radius: 7px; padding: 5px 25px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1.5em;\">Improve this page<\/a><a style=\"margin-left: 16px;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1vy-T6DtTF-BbMfpVEI7VP_R7w2A4anzYZLXR8Pk4Fu4\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t <section class=\"citations-section\" role=\"contentinfo\">\n\t\t\t <h3>Candela Citations<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <div id=\"citation-list-764\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"licensing\"><div class=\"license-attribution-dropdown-subheading\">CC licensed content, Original<\/div><ul class=\"citation-list\"><li>Introductory Text: Advanced Word Processing Skills. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: Lumen Learning. 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