Document preparation
Creating a new document
In session 1.6 you opened a document and imported data from existing files. In this unit you will create a new document. Shown below is a typical word processing package. Select File>New and you will get the following screen.
Saving and file location
It is important that the file you created has a suitable filename and location. This means that you can regularly save your work as you progress, and you will easily be able to find your work at a later date.
Designing a suitable page layout
Before adding information, it is important to set the page layout to suit the type of document you intend to produce. You will change the following properties of a document:
- page size, margins and orientation
- header and footers
- columns.
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