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- | ====== Setting up Microsoft Word for Editing E-Text ====== | ||
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- | ==== Set Document Properties ==== | ||
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- | Before you start editing, set up your document properties. Add the title, author, and other information (below). This data will become the book's metadata and is used by assistive technology. | ||
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- | - Go to '' | ||
- | - Select '' | ||
- | - Enter the '' | ||
- | - If the book has multiple authors, separate their names with a comma | ||
- | - Enter the '' | ||
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- | **Note**: do not use underscores (_) in document properties. | ||
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- | See also [[template-styles# | ||
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- | ==== Load the NNELS Style Template ==== | ||
- | The NNELS Style Template contains all the styles that you will need to use in your e-text editing. Follow the [[public: | ||
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- | When you finish editing, the '' | ||
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- | ==== Minimum text size ==== | ||
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- | The minimum text size for NNELS documents is 12 point size (used for captions). Normal font size in 14 point. | ||
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- | Having a minimum text size reduces the number of users who need to make use of browser based text resize or page zoom. This is a particular issue with an ageing audience, many of whom will not be familiar with tools to resize content. | ||
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- | ==== Keyboard shortcuts ==== | ||
- | Optionally, you can assign keyboard shortcuts to quickly apply styles and conduct other operations that you regularly do while e-text editing: [[keyboard-shortcuts|Keyboard Shortcuts]] | ||
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- | ==== General tips ==== | ||
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- | Sabina: depending on the complexity of the document, I'll have the Word file and PDF open at the same time. I use an Anti-RSI on my computer so that I take regular breaks and move my arms around. |