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Useful Features for Assignment Writing
Undo and Redo
Don’t be afraid of ‘trying things out’ in MS Word. If you make a mistake, the ‘Undo’
feature will allow you to fix it by ‘undoing’ what you have done – most errors can be
fixed using this feature. Once something has been ‘undone’ you use the ‘Redo’ feature
to bring back whatever you have undone. The Undo ( ) and Redo ( ) buttons are
located on the Quick Access Toolbar. Note if the Undo or Redo button is not displayed
on the Quick Access Toolbar, you may add it by clicking the arrow beside the Quick
Access Toolbar and select the command from the list.
Spelling and Grammar Check
The spelling and grammar check are turned on by default. If a word is spelt incorrectly,
it will be underlined with a red/orange ‘wavy’ line. If there is a grammatical error, a
green ‘wavy’ line will appear underneath the word.
To correct errors as you type:
1. Move the mouse cursor over the word and right
click.
2. Choose the correct word from the list that appears, or ‘Ignore’ as appropriate.
To run the spelling and grammar check over the entire document:
1. Click the Review tab, and then the Spelling & Grammar button.
2. This will open a dialog box that will allow you to check each spelling and
grammar error in turn.
Many versions of MS Word are set to the US dictionary. This dictionary h as many words
that are spelt different than a New Zealand dictionary. To change the
dictionary/language:
1. Click the Review tab, and then the Set Language button.
2. Choose the required language and click OK.
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