The next version of Microsoft Office is around the corner, so let’s take a look at some of the new features of Microsoft Word 2010.
New formatting tools allow you to add creative details to your documents. Things such as shadow, reflection, and glow (similar to the text effects currently available in PowerPoint 2007) can be used.
Speaking of PowerPoint features, SmartArt graphics can be created and inserted in Word. This is great if you want to create and plug in a dynamic org chart or some other graphic representation of data into your document.
In the left pane, you can now access the document map, allowing you to view, arrange, and manipulate content under specific headings. The document maps includes a search bar, allowing you to find a particular word or phrase, matches are highlighted within the document map for easy navigation.
Word 2010 also includes new online collaboration tools, offering better tools than ever to share documents with your coworkers. With a simple pop-up window, you can see who is editing a document and view their contact information, and even work on the document together at the same time.
From the back stage view, you can set permissions for the document, save it as a PDF, or send it to someone through email.
The printing and print preview features in Word have also undergone significant improvement, showing you exactly how your document will appear before you print it. From the print preview pane, you are always a single click away from printing.
Posted Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 12:15 pm by aaronc
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