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How to Set Headers and Footers for a Print Book in Microsoft Word
In print books, it’s common to see the title and author’s name at the top of the page. Page numbers are commonly at the bottom of the page. In this [...]
How to Set Margins and Gutters For a Print Book in Microsoft Word
To save the cost of paying someone to format their books, some indie authors choose to format their books in the same app they use to write. In this article [...]
How to Count Words in LibreOffice Writer and OpenOffice Writer
No matter which app you use in your writing profession or hobby, you'll sooner or later need to know how many words are in a document. In this article, I'll [...]
How to Count Words in Google Docs
Thousands of writers bring their ideas, characters, and places to life in Google Docs. It’s free and it works across a large number of devices. Most of those writers, if [...]
How to Count Words in Apple Pages
If you are a freelance writer, you probably find yourself with assignments that require a certain number of words. You need an easy way to see your present word count. [...]
How to Count Words in Microsoft Word
How to count words in Microsoft Word At some point, most writers will need to know the number of words they've written in a document. In this article we'll see [...]
How Many Words Are On A Page?
There are several reasons one might wish to know how many words are on a page in Microsoft Word and other writing apps. For example, writers often set daily or [...]
How to Edit Word Files on a Mac
What if your computer is a Mac and someone sends you a Microsoft Word .docx file to edit? In this article I’ll show you five ways to edit Word files [...]
How to Write Vertically in Word
We may never need to write vertically in Word if we use it only for basic writing tasks—letters, book manuscripts, resumes, etc.. However, if we design posters, cards, or presentation [...]
How to Make Word Documents Read-Only
Writers often send their works-in-progress to beta readers. Freelance writers may send articles for approval. In either of those cases, it could be appropriate for you to make Word documents [...]
How to Set the Homepage in WordPress
WordPress powers a large percentage of websites on the Internet. It is probably the most popular platform for writers and other creatives. The homepage—the page that people see when they [...]
Type a MS Word Document Online for Free Using Google Docs
Is there a way to type a MS Word document online for free? Yes, there is. We’ll show you how you can write letters or other documents and save them [...]
Can Vellum Export to Word?
Can Vellum Export to Word? Yes, it can, indirectly. But why would you want to export from Vellum to Word when it’s usually the other way around? We’ll tell you [...]
Save a Word File as a JPEG
There are a number of reasons a person might wish to save a Word file as a JPEG image. Perhaps you’d like to include a photo of a document in [...]
Use Google Translate with MS Word
Most people who use current versions of Microsoft Word regularly will be familiar with Microsoft Translator. It can be accessed in Microsoft Office 365 and Office 2019. There are some [...]
Translate a Word Document to Spanish and Other Languages
You can translate a Word document to Spanish or another language using the translation capabilities built into Microsoft Word 365. In this article you’ll see how to translate a selection [...]
Word Doc to PDF – A Quick Tutorial
How do you create PDFs when you write in MS Word? In this article you’ll learn how to easily convert your Word doc to PDF. I've known people [...]
Sort a List in Microsoft Word Quickly and Easily
There are occasions when you might wish to sort a list in Microsoft Word. In this article you’ll learn how to do that very easily. Why Sort a [...]
How to Save from LibreOffice to Word
I’ve seen the question asked, “How do I save from LibreOffice to Word or from Word to LibreOffice?” This question is sometimes asked when one is changing from LibreOffice to [...]
How Do I Add a Table of Contents in Microsoft Word?
One of the most important parts of a book manuscript is the table of contents. Some eBook distributors require them. They are required or recommended in certain other fields of [...]
Double Spacing in Microsoft Word – How to Start and Stop It
We’ve all read documents that were tedious to read because the lines of text were too closely spaced. Double spacing in Microsoft Word solves that problem in your documents. We’ll [...]
How to Dictate in Microsoft Word
One of the handiest tools for writers that I know of is the ability to dictate in Microsoft Word. Microsoft 365 makes it easy for you to dictate your writing [...]
Scrivener Vs. Word – Which Is Better for Writers?
Which is better for writers? In a Scrivener vs. Word showdown there isn’t one straight forward winner. It depends upon a particular writer’s focus and job-related needs. We’ll [...]
How to Use Custom Dictionaries in Microsoft Word
In this article I’ll show you how to use custom dictionaries in Microsoft Word. You’ll learn how you can add words to customize the dictionary to your writing needs. You [...]
4 Simple Ways to Open and Edit Microsoft Word Documents Without Word
How can we open Microsoft Word documents without Word? It’s easy if we have access to any of the four apps that we’ll discuss in this article. Most of them [...]
How to Add Hyperlinks in Microsoft Word and LibreOffice Writer
There are times that you would like to insert working internet links in your Microsoft Word documents. By “working internet link,” I mean a link that will take you to [...]
How to Quickly Add Fonts in Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word users have access to dozens of fonts that can be used in our documents. But it frequently happens that we have a project in progress that calls for [...]
Crop images in Microsoft Word – A Comprehensive Guide Using 3 Methods
Can you crop images in Microsoft Word? Yes, you can. Read on to find out how. There are a hundred reasons to use photos in text documents such [...]
Tracking References and Citations in MS Word Easily
Fiction and non-fiction writers do a lot of research in the process of writing their stories, documents, or books. This article will show you how to track references and citations [...]
2 Easy Ways to Duplicate a Word File and Rename It
There are many reasons a person might want to duplicate a Microsoft Word file and save the copy under a different name. I’ll give you an example of [...]
How to Create and Save a Microsoft Word Template
Have you ever created a document such as a form or a bulletin and wished you could save it as a Microsoft Word template so you can edit it again [...]
Default Font in Microsoft Word – 3 Simple Ways to Change It
For most casual users of MS Word, it’s probably not a problem that all of their letters or other documents are typed in Calibri font—the default font in Microsoft Word. [...]
2 Easy Ways to Highlight Text in MS Word
You’ve seen printed documents with sections of text that had been highlighted with a marker in yellow or some color. You can highlight text in MS Word documents without printing [...]
How to Easily Add Pictures to Word Documents
People who are new to Microsoft Word may not know that they can add pictures to Word documents. Whether it’s graphics for event posters, brochures, or photos of the grandkids, [...]
How to Move Your Work from Scrivener to Word – 2 Easy Ways
Writers who are new to Scrivener or are researching it prior to purchasing it sometimes ask, “Can Scrivener export to Word.” The answer to that question is yes. [...]
2 Ways to Quickly Change Text Color in Word and LibreOffice
One of the best ways to convey mood or grab the attention of your reader is through color. If your chosen communication method is through written documents, changing text color [...]
14 Easy Things You Can Do With Keyboard Shortcuts in MS Word
In this article I'll show you how to save time doing writing tasks via keyboard shortcuts rather than using the toolbars or menus in your software. Long-time users [...]
How to Easily Set the Ruler Units of Measure in Microsoft Word
In Microsoft Word the rulers' units of measure can be changed, but not as quickly or easily as in some of its competitors such as LibreOffice Writer. In this article [...]
Easily Move From Microsoft Word to LibreOffice Writer
For people who have used Microsoft Word a long time, the thought of having to learn another application can be daunting, at the least. Couple that with having to learn [...]
How Do You Find and Replace in Word? Here’s How Easy It Is!
The find and replace feature in Microsoft Word is an extremely useful tool that makes the correction of some writing errors very quick work. A writer might be [...]
How to Count Words in Scrivener the Easy Way
When it comes to word counts, the king of all apps for writers is Scrivener. I think most writers would be surprised what they have access to when they learn [...]
How to Quickly Count Words in Vellum for Mac
Vellum for Mac is an incredibly handy app for indie authors who need to format their book manuscripts into great looking print books or eBooks.
How to Easily Make Words Bigger On Your Computer
Reading text on a screen is challenge enough for some people. Add to that the higher resolution displays designed into recent devices. That high resolution goes a long way in [...]
How to Set Line Spacing and Margins in Microsoft Word
In this article we’ll give you some easy to follow hints how to set line spacing and margins in Microsoft Word. We’ll also give you some easy tips for changing [...]
How to Insert or Delete a Page Break in Microsoft Word
In this article I'll show you how to insert or delete a page break in Microsoft Word. Word processing software such as Microsoft Word automatically starts a new page when [...]
How to Make Bigger Text in Microsoft Word
You can make bigger text in Microsoft Word but why would you want to? MS Word normally opens with the default font set at 11 or 12pt. This is fine [...]
How to Show Hidden Paragraph Marks in Microsoft Word
Have you ever wondered how to see exactly how many blank lines your Microsoft Word document has between the fifth and sixth paragraph? Maybe you’d like to see your document [...]
How to Bold, Italic, and Underline in MS Word
Everyone has seen text that is bold, italicized, or underlined. This article will teach you to to easily bold, italicize, or underline your own text in Microsoft Word. [...]
ProWritingAid for MS Word on Macs.
ProWritingAid is the first choice of thousands of writers who need self-editing assistance. Many of those writers are Apple product users and want to use ProWritingAid’s Microsoft Word add-in. [...]
How to quickly import a Word file into Vellum
Vellum is one of the best friends an indie author can have. It can take your edited Microsoft Word document and transform it into ePub, Mobi, or PDF formats. The [...]
How to Convert Apple Pages Files to MS Word DOCX
Many authors write on Apple products. For some it’s a Mac computer; others write on iPads or even their iPhones. If those authors are using native apps to write, they [...]
Why Do I Need Backup Systems for WordPress?
I see backup systems for WordPress in much the same way I see car insurance. I don't need them until I need them, and then I need them [...]
How to Create a Menu in WordPress in 2 Easy Ways
Adding a menu to your WordPress website is easy. In this article I’ll show you how to create a menu in WordPress and add it to different locations in your [...]
The Simplest Way to Install WordPress Plugins
WordPress is the most popular blog software in use today, powering more than 35% of all websites online today, according to W3Techs. That includes this website, which also runs on [...]
How to Clear the Cache and Cookies in the Edge Browser
A browser cache is a hidden feature in Internet browsers that is designed to help the browser open your chosen website more quickly. You might go along for quite some [...]
How to Put Text Over an Image in OpenOffice Writer
Do you need to place text in front of an image? You may if you are creating a document header or perhaps an promotional flyer. I’ll show you how to [...]
How to Save As in Apple Pages
It’s a common practice to use the Save As function in Windows and Mac apps to save work under different file extensions or types. On Windows computers the way to [...]
How To Translate in Google Docs
In today’s multi-cultural and multi-lingual world, it’s important to be able to present your work in different languages when required. In this article I’ll show you how to translate in [...]
How to Turn Google Docs into PDF
One of the most popular file formats for sharing written documents is PDF, or Portable Document Format. In this article, I’ll show how easy it is to turn Google Docs [...]
How Do You Delete a Book in Vellum?
How can a person delete a book in Vellum for Macs? The short answer is that you can’t because your book is never stored inside Vellum. I’ll explain how Vellum [...]
Reduce Distraction in Scrivener – 5 Easy Tools
Writers who have difficulty staying focused may wish to decrease the disturbances that writing on a computer can present. You may prefer to have a distraction free mode in which [...]
Can You Edit in Vellum?
Vellum is an incredibly easy to use software designed to convert Microsoft Word files into beautifully formatted eBook files and PDFs for printing. You typically import a ready to publish .docx [...]
Vellum Keyboard Shortcuts: A Complete List
Like most software applications, Vellum—the book layout software for Macs—can be used without keyboard shortcuts. But for those who like to stay out of menus as much as [...]
How to Create an Excel Jump to Cell Link
Complex Excel workbooks or sheets can become cumbersome to navigate. An Excel “jump to cell” link can make navigating those spreadsheets much easier. Keep reading to learn how to create [...]
How to Add Subscribers in MailerLite
Whether you’re just starting your mailing list or have an existing group of subscribers that you are moving to a new mailing service, you need to know how to add [...]
How To Clear the Divi Cache
Indie authors and other creatives often find themselves needing a website. For some, the easiest and most affordable way to have one is to create it themselves using a theme [...]
Using ProWritingAid with Scrivener
Can you use ProWritingAid with Scrivener? Yes, you can. In this article you’ll see how easy using ProWritingAid with Scrivener is. Using ProWritingAid with Scrivener—how it works There [...]
How to Create a Table of Contents in Apple Pages
In this article, you will learn how to create a table of contents in Apple Pages. Preparing your Apple Pages document for a table of contents. Before you [...]
How to Turn on AutoComplete in LibreOffice Writer
If you’ve used a mobile device to send a message to someone, there’s a good chance you’ve seen a version of AutoComplete at work. In this article I’ll show you [...]
How to Turn on AutoCorrect in LibreOffice Writer
If you are one who uses the auto-correct feature when sending email or text messages on your phone or another device, you might appreciate using a similar feature in your [...]
Find and Replace in LibreOffice Writer
No matter which app you use to write, the need to find and replace is sure to pop up occasionally. In this article you’ll learn how to find and replace [...]
How to Customize Your Book Design in Vellum v3
Vellum for Macs has always offered the ability to customize certain design elements. Now there are even more default choices. As of this writing, there are twenty-four styles available that [...]
How to Delete a Scrivener Project
In a perfect world we’d never get our Scrivener project files mixed up. They would all be clearly identifiable with descriptive names. But what if we created a new project [...]
How to Double Space in Scrivener
Line spacing in Scrivener can be a bit confusing until you learn how it works and the places where it can be adjusted. In this article I’ll show you how [...]
LibreOffice Writer Page Orientation – 4 Easy Ways to Change It
Most text documents are written in portrait orientation. What if you use LibreOffice Writer and you need to change the orientation from portrait to landscape? In this article I’ll show [...]
How to Save Apple Pages Files to PDF
If you are a writer or author who sends your work out to be printed, you will almost certainly be asked to provide your work as a PDF at some [...]
Create Tables of Contents and Hyperlinks in OpenOffice Writer
In this article we’ll look at hyperlinks in OpenOffice Writer. We’ll see what they are and how you can include them in your document. We'll look at ways to use [...]
OpenOffice Writer Landscape Mode – 2 Easy Ways to Set It
Most people who use writing apps such as MS Word, LibreOffice Writer, or OpenOffice Writer occasionally need to format a document in landscape mode. OpenOffice Writer landscape mode is easy [...]
How to Change Margins in OpenOffice Writer
It’s easy to change margins in OpenOffice Writer. In this article you’ll learn three simple ways to change them. You’ll also learn the process of setting your custom margins as [...]
How Do I Make a Folder in Gmail? Folders Vs. Labels
If you are like I was more than a decade ago when I set up my Gmail account, you may be asking, “How do I make a folder in Gmail?” [...]
How to Add Page Numbers in OpenOffice Writer
It’s not necessarily obvious how to add page numbers in OpenOffice, but it’s very easy when you know where to start. In this article you’ll learn how to easily insert [...]
Add or Delete Blank Pages in LibreOffice Writer
There are times you need to add a blank page in your content. Or an unwanted blank page may have appeared and you need to get rid of it. I’ll [...]
How to Indent in Scrivener
Scrivener is a very popular app that helps writers of all types to be more productive. In this article, we’ll look at how to indent in Scrivener. How [...]
How to Find and Replace in Scrivener
Most people who write have an occasional need to find and replace words in their documents. A single page document in Word or a similar app would be easy to [...]
Is LibreOffice a Good Microsoft 365 Alternative for Writers?
Like a lot of other people, writers and other creatives often look for ways to control expenses related to their craft. One area of concern to some is the software [...]
Custom Ornamental Break and Heading Images in Vellum for Mac
One of the most useful apps on the market for helping indie authors put their work out in an attractive manner is Vellum. If you use Vellum to format your [...]
How to Easily Change Fonts in Vellum
Vellum is a remarkable app that produces exactly the type of book files that I need for my work, including print and eBooks. In this article I'll show you how [...]
How to Use Cloud Storage to Share Files
Most readers of this website have probably heard of using cloud storage to share files. Some may not know exactly what that is. You may recognize some of the business [...]
How to Print Part of a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet
In this article I’ll show you how to print part of a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. This will come in handy if you need to print a few adjacent rows and [...]
How to Add Chapters in Scrivener 2 Easy Ways
If you are new to Scrivener, the writing app from Literature & Latte, you may not have found a way to add chapters to your book manuscript. If not, hang [...]
2 Ways to Zip and Share Multiple Files or Photos From Your Computer
There are times when we’d like to share multiple files with another person. Those files could be text-based documents from Word, Excel, or Scrivener. Or they may be photos that [...]
How to Easily Forward Emails as Attachments
You may have been asked to forward an email as an attachment, but didn’t know how. In this article I’ll show you how to forward emails as attachments in four [...]
How to Make Scrivener Easier For New Users
If you have done any research at all on Scrivener, you may have read or heard the complaint that it is overwhelming and difficult to use. In this article I’ll [...]
Change the Default Search Engine in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari
Google is so well known and is referred to so often that many people think it is the only search engine available. There are other choices available and in this [...]
2 Easy Ways to Type a Letter in Cursive on a Computer
People who are learning to write letters on a computer sometimes wish they could type a letter in cursive or make the lettering look like it had been handwritten. They [...]
How to Change the Default Font in Scrivener
You can easily change the default font in Scrivener. As with many things related to Scrivener, it’s easy to over-complicate making adjustments to the default settings. However, once [...]
8 Handy Tips for Working in LibreOffice Writer
People who need or want a free option to Microsoft Word often choose LibreOffice. LibreOffice includes a suite of apps that correspond to the basic apps in the [...]
3 Easy Ways to Add a Menu in Divi
Divi is a well-known theme and page builder for WordPress that has been downloaded and used by more than 700,000 website creators and businesses (according to Elegant Themes, the creator [...]
Formatting a Book for Print in Vellum
Formatting a book for print is not an easy task. Yet those writers who have chosen to be indie authors will at some point need to format their books for [...]
How to Easily Send Files Directly to Kindle
Did you know you can send files directly to Kindle? If you are an indie author you probably submit your books to Amazon KDP. You pay someone to format them [...]
