Section 3: Help! Word Is Being Strange! Troubleshooting Common Problems

For all the speed and ease that word processing programs deliver, they sure can offer their fair share of frustrations at times too. In this section, you will learn how to troubleshoot some common problems that may arise when working with documents in Microsoft Word. You will learn the initial steps to take to diagnose what is causing the specific issue, things to try to remedy the issue, and some creative or fast workarounds to alleviate the core problems even if you don't know the cause.

This section comprises the following chapters:

• Chapter 12, Formatting Problems – Too Much Space
• Chapter 13, Transforming Annoying Automation
• Chapter 14, Fixing Frustrating Numbers and Bullet Lists
• Chapter 15, Stuck Like Glue – Word's Deceptively Simple Paste Options