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How to Create a Custom-Designed Header in MS Word that Would be Available to All Other Word Documents

By Ugur Akinci | November 13, 2017

Here is how to create a custom-designed header in MS Word that would be available to all other Word documents. Create your custom-designed Header the way you want it. Select it and then select Insert > Quick parts > Save the Selection to the Quick Gallery to display the CREATE NEW BUILDING BLOCK dialog box (see below screenshot). Fill…

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Expository Writing vs. Technical Writing – What is the Difference?

By Ugur Akinci | November 8, 2017

There are important differences between expository and technical writing. What is Expository Writing? Expository writing is the process of explaining, describing, or clarifying. It can be done in a number of ways and is not limited to just one form. This type of writing is not just about giving information, but also about persuading readers…

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7 Personality Characteristics of a Technical Writer

By Ugur Akinci | November 6, 2017

There are 7 Personality Characteristics of a Technical Writer… First off, a tech writer (TW) should be CURIOUS about the world around her. Without that basic curiosity, there is nothing to explain or document. If you are the type of person who used to break toys and open them up to see how they worked…

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Create PowerPoint Presentation Automatically from Word

By Ugur Akinci | November 1, 2017

Do you know how easily you can create a create Powerpoint Presentation automatically from Word, complete with individual slides, with a few clicks? This way you do not have to copy and paste your text from the MS Word document to all the individual PPT slides. A great time saver! Here is how to do…

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