Microsoft Word Tips
and Tricks
Make Graphics Line up More Precisely with Text
In
the technical writing that I do, I find it helpful to
include a picture of a toolbar icon when I refer to it.
However, if I just copy and paste the icon into the line of
text, the graphic usually appears higher than the text
adjacent to it. To resolve this, I do the following:
1.
Select
the graphic.
2.
On the
Format menu, click Font, and then click the
Character Spacing tab.
3.
Click
Lowered in the Position box, and then specify
how much space you want in the By box. Three points
is usually enough for most small icons.
Editor's Note:
To create a picture of a toolbar icon, use your favorite
screen capture program or try the following:
1.
In an
Office program, right-click the button you want an image of,
and then click Customize on the shortcut menu.
2.
With
the Customize dialog box open, right-click the button
again, and then click Copy Button Image on the
shortcut menu.
3.
Click
Close.
4.
Paste
the button image into your document.
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