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In MS Word 2007, SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW is used to extend the selection of text one character to the right.

SHIFT+LEFT ARROW is used to extend the selection of one character to the left side.

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Autocorrection

It is also known as text replacement, is an automatic data validation function used in word processors and text editing interfaces

AutoFormat 

This feature automatically formats a document as you type it by applying the associated styles to text

Auto format feature is used to replace straight quotes with smart quotes while typing

Smart Tags

It is used for creating actions associated with words or phrases in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Internet Explorer 6. For example, when Smart Tags are enabled in a document, Word may recognize certain phrases (such as names or dates). Smart tags are no longer is in use.

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• In MS Word, the "Font-style" property is used to specify the style of the font, including italic, regular, and oblique.
• To apply italic text, select the text and choose "Italic" from the "Font-style" options in the Font group of the Home tab.

Additional points:

• You can also use the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl + I" to apply italic formatting.
• The "Font" dialog box also provides an option to select italic font style.

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• In MS Word 2007, CTRL + G opens the "Go To" dialog box, allowing navigation to a specific page, bookmark, footnote, table, comment, or other locations in the document.
• It is a quick way to move around large documents without manual scrolling.

Other Useful Shortcuts in MS Word 2007:

• CTRL + H: Opens the "Find and Replace" dialog box.
• CTRL + S: Saves the document.
• CTRL + P: Opens the print dialog box.
• CTRL + Z: Undoes the last action.

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Comments can be added to cells using Insert > Comment.

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You can insert page numbers using the "Page Number" command from the "Insert" menu.

Alternatively, you can also insert page numbers using the "Header and Footer" command from the "View" menu.

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In MS Word, the "Home" keyboard key is used to move the cursor to the beginning of the current line.

This shortcut is often used to quickly navigate to the start of a line, especially when editing or formatting text.

Explanation

• Method: Insert → Hyperlink
• Shortcut: Ctrl + K
• Purpose: Links to a webpage, email, or another document section.

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To password-protect a Microsoft Word document, follow these steps:

1. Go to the "File" menu
2. Click on "Info"
3. Click on "Protect Document"
4. Select "Encrypt with Password"
5. Enter a strong password and confirm it
6. Click "OK"

This will encrypt the document and require a password to open it.

You can also use the "File > Save As" method and select "Password" in the "Save As" dialog box, but the "File > Info > Protect Document" method provides more security options.