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Summary: Dialog boxes are prevalent in a program like Word, and they can contain dozens (if not hundreds) of options. This tip describes how you can get help with the options in any given dialog box. (This tip works with Microsoft Word 97, Word 2000, Word 2002, and Word 2003.)
As is the same with most Windows programs, Word uses dialog boxes to present information and allow you to make changes to various settings. Sometimes the plethora of options in a dialog box can be rather confusing. If you need help on a particular option within a dialog box, then you can use a built-in feature of Windows. Examine the dialog box; in the upper-right corner you'll see some controls. The most common control is the Close button. In many dialog boxes there may also be a button with a question mark on it. If so, then you can click on the question mark and then click on the option for which you want information. Depending on your version of Word, you'll either see a small information box containing a limited amount of help for that option, or you may see a page from the online help system that contains information about the option.
Tip #669 applies to Microsoft Word versions: 97 2000 2002 2003
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