Finally

Finally, by popular demand…..

HELP

FOR THE OUTLINE IMPAIRED!!!

Do you have Microsoft Word? If you do, outlining is a snap if you just remember that Word already knows how to write outlines. The problem is you need to know how to use Word's outlining tools.

Click on the VIEW option in your main toolbar. Then choose OUTLINE. You have now reached the PROMISED LAND of outlining.
When your blank document appears, a small box reminiscent of a 3D minus sign will appear to the left of your cursor. To insert the first of your Roman numerals, click the NUMBERING icon on your FORMATTING toolbar. (If you do not see this icon on your screen, click VIEW, then roll your mouse to highlight "Toolbars." When the list of available toolbars appears, click FORMATTING to make a check appear to the left of the word "formatting." The formatting toolbar should then appear.)
If an Arabic number one (1) appears, you may change it to a Roman numeral by right clicking next to the number. Choose "Bullets and Numbering" from the options provided. An option box containing four tabs (bulleted, numbered, OUTLINE NUMBERED, and list styles) should appear. Click OUTLINE NUMBERED, then click the appropriate style among the eight options presented (I,A,1). You may then click on the CUSTOMIZE button in the lower right hand corner. Click the FONT button - select your font, click regular to ensure nothing is italicized or in bold print, and then set the height of your letters.
Now you FINALLY have your Roman numeral and are ready to type the text of your outline.
When you finish typing the current line of text and strike return, the next sequential Roman numeral should appear.
If you wish to add a subdivision instead of moving on to the next Roman numeral, simply click the DEMOTE button (a single arrow pointing right) once. A capital A should appear, indented with proper spacing. After entering your text and striking return, a "B" will appear automatically.
If you wish to add a subdivision with Arabic numerals instead, click the DEMOTE button and an Arabic one (1) should appear, indented with proper spacing.
When you wish to return to capital letters from Arabic numerals, click the PROMOTE button ( a single arrow pointing left).
If you wish to return to Roman numerals from either Arabic numerals or capital letters, click the PROMOTE TO HEADING 1 button (a double arrow pointing left).

When you are finished typing your outline, you still need to add your title, centered at the top of the page.

Click VIEW and choose NORMAL.
Place the cursor next to Roman numeral one, and then strike return 2-3 times. DO NOT PANIC WHEN YOUR ROMAN NUMERALS CHANGE. Using your ARROW KEYS, place the cursor next to each of your new, blank "alien" Roman numerals and press BACKSPACE. This will make your aliens go bye-bye, but still leave you space at the top of the page in which to type your title!

Isn't it wonderful when we know how to make Microsoft work FOR us instead of AGAINST us?

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