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Computer Notes Style MSWord

The document discusses styles in Microsoft Word. Styles allow consistent formatting by applying predefined sets of formatting to text, paragraphs, headings, lists and tables. Common style types include character, paragraph, linked, list and table styles. The document also provides steps for creating a new style in Word.

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Computer Notes Style MSWord

The document discusses styles in Microsoft Word. Styles allow consistent formatting by applying predefined sets of formatting to text, paragraphs, headings, lists and tables. Common style types include character, paragraph, linked, list and table styles. The document also provides steps for creating a new style in Word.

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What is style in ms word?

 If you want your new style to be based on an existing style


(e.g., making a custom heading style based on the default
In Microsoft Word, a style refers to a predefined set of formatting heading style), select the base style from the "Style based
settings that can be applied to various elements of your document, on" dropdown.
such as text, headings, paragraphs, lists, and more. Styles enable you  Formatting Options:
to ensure consistency and uniformity in the appearance of your  Use the "Format" button in the dialog box to set additional
document by applying the same formatting characteristics across formatting options like font, paragraph, tabs, borders,
different sections. shading, etc.
Styles include attributes such as font, font size, color, alignment, line  Style for Following Paragraph:
spacing, indentation, and more. They are particularly useful for larger  You can specify how Word should handle the formatting of
documents, reports, theses, or any content that requires a structured the next paragraph after the one using this style. This is
and organized format. especially useful for controlling spacing between
paragraphs.
There are several types of styles in MS Word:  Automatically Update:
 Check the "Automatically update" box if you want changes
Character Styles: These are applied to individual characters or words to the style to automatically apply to all instances where the
within a paragraph. They control attributes like font, font size, bold, style is used in the document.
italics, etc.  Save and Apply the Style:
Paragraph Styles: These are applied to entire paragraphs of text. They  Once you've configured the style, click "OK" to save it.
control attributes like alignment, line spacing, indentation, and more.  Apply the style by selecting the text you want to format,
then click on the style name in the Styles pane.
Linked Styles: These styles are based on other styles. If you change Alternatively, you can right-click the style and choose
the base style, the linked style updates accordingly. "Apply."
 Modifying and Updating Styles:
List Styles: Used for defining the formatting of numbered and bulleted  To modify a style, right-click on it in the Styles pane and
lists. select "Modify." Make your changes in the dialog box that
appears.
Table Styles: Used to format tables consistently, including fonts,
 To update all instances of a style in your document, modify
borders, cell shading, and more.
the style and make sure "Automatically update" is checked.
Heading Styles: Specifically used for headings and subheadings in a  By creating and using styles, you can maintain consistent
document, creating a hierarchy and making the document easier to formatting throughout your document and easily make global
navigate. changes if needed.

By using styles, you can quickly and easily change the appearance of
various elements in your document. Furthermore, if you need to
make changes to the formatting, you can update the style, and all
instances using that style in the document will be automatically
updated, ensuring a consistent and professional look throughout your
work.

Steps to create new style in ms word.

 Open the Styles Pane:


 In newer versions of Word, you can find the "Styles" pane
on the "Home" tab in the "Styles" group.
 Alternatively, press Ctrl + Alt + Shift + S on your keyboard to
open the Styles pane.
 Create a New Style:
 Click on the "New Style" button in the Styles pane. It looks
like a square with a plus sign.
 A dialog box will appear where you can configure your new
style.
 Configure the Style:
 Give your style a name. Make it descriptive to indicate its
purpose, like "Heading 2" or "Quote."
 Choose the style type. "Paragraph" is most commonly used.
 Modify the formatting options such as font, size, alignment,
spacing, and more. You can use the formatting options in
the dialog box to customize the appearance of your style.
 Based On:

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