Modify the

structure and
appearance
of text
3
Documents contain text that conveys information In this chapter
to readers, but the appearance of the document con­
tent also conveys a message. You can provide structure ■■ Apply paragraph formatting
and meaning by formatting the text in various ways. ■■ Structure content manually
Word 2016 provides a variety of simple-to-use tools
■■ Apply character formatting
that you can use to apply sophisticated formatting
and create a navigational structure. ■■ Create and modify lists

In a short document or one that doesn’t require a complex ■■ Apply built-in styles to text
navigational structure, you can easily format words and ■■ Change the document theme
paragraphs so that key points stand out and the structure
of your document is clear. You can achieve dramatic flair
by applying predefined WordArt text effects. To keep the
appearance of documents and other Microsoft Office files Practice files
consistent, you can format document elements by apply-
For this chapter, use the practice
ing predefined sets of formatting called styles. In addition,
files from the Office2016SBS\Ch03
you can change the fonts, colors, and effects throughout a
folder. For practice file download
document with one click by applying a theme.
instructions, see the introduction.
This chapter guides you through procedures related to
applying character and paragraph formatting, struc-
turing content manually, creating and modifying lists,
applying styles to text, and changing a document’s
theme.

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