Intro
Refers to organizing information according to preset specifications
Formatting
What type of alignment positions the text so it is centered between the left and right margins
Center
Three Types of outlines
alphanumeric
full-sentence
decimal
Include the following: – pictures – clip art – shapes – SmartArt – chart – screenshots
Graphics
Is typically done when starting a new paragraph – can be completed by pressing the Tab button once
First-Line Indent
Are the blank areas around the outside edge of the document
Margins
Occur when the first line of text appears further from the margin than the main text
Indentations
Include notations which clearly show how every level of the outline relates to the larger whole - Typically are used in business and science settings
Decimal Outlines
Are tangible forms of communication which serve a function within a business
Documents
Is a paragraph format which is left-aligned and single spaced – can be completed by selecting all text and pressing Tab
Blocked
Are formatted at the top of a document
Headings
a standardized way of writing everything from dates to street addresses and is the standard for writing print journalism
Associate Press Style (AP Style)
Serve to identify main points for writing documents
Outlines
Which of the following is the typeface chosen for the document?
Font
skips one line
Single space
Where are margins specified?
In the Page Setup Group
common academic writing rules used to cite sources within liberal arts and humanities
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Are the most often used when preparing essays or longer written documents
Full Sentence Outlines
How large or small the font is seen on the page
Font Size
Help organize a single topic within related sentences – typically at least four sentences
Paragraphs
Is the amount of space determined between each portion of text
Spacing Between Elements
Can include gridlines and spacing
Tables
Are the most common type of outline
Alphanumeric Outlines
Which of the following portrays the correct character sequence for alphanumeric and full sentence outlines?
Roman numerals, capital letters, Arabic numerals, lowercase letters
Is when text is “wrapped” around a graphic, picture or table
Word-wrap