Basic Menu Bar

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# 11.3. Basic Menu Bar

The Menubar contains all commands available to KWord. It is divided into 9 general categories.

## 11.3.1. File Menu

By clicking on the "File" button, you can Begin new documents, load previously edited documents, print your documents, close the current document (so you can load another document), or quit KWord entirely.

File->New

  Allows you to open new files for editing. For Step by Step instructions see Beginning a New Document.

  Typing Ctrl-N or clicking are equivilent to using the menubar.

File->Open

  For opening previously created KWord files. For Step by Step instructions see Retrieving a Saved Document.

  Typing Ctrl-O or clicking are equivilent to using the menubar.

File->Save

  Saves your current KWordfile to disk. If you have not saved the file yet, you will be prompted for a filename. For more details, see Saving a Document.

  Typing Ctrl-S or clicking are equivilent to using the menubar.

File->Save As...

  Allows you to save your file under another name, ???or another format???. For more details, see Saving a Document.

File->Print

  Print the file. For an overview of printing options see Printing a Document.

  Typing Ctrl-P or clicking are equivilent to using the menubar.

File->Close

  Close the file you are currently working on. ???Save???

  Typing Ctrl-W is equivilent to using the menubar.

File->Quit

  Quits KWord

  Typing Ctrl-q or clicking are equivilent to using the menubar.

## 11.3.2. Edit Menu

By clicking on the "Edit" button, you can Begin new documents, load previously edited documents, print your documents, close the current document (so you can load another document), or quit KWord entirely.

Edit->Undo

  Reverses the last action you performed. Not all actions can be reversed. If you are not able to Undo the last action, the "Undo" option will be replaced with "No Undo Possible". KWord can Undo up to ??? steps. For a more thourough discussion of Undo/Redo, click here.

  Typing Alt-BackSpace or clicking are equivilent to using the menubar.

Edit->Redo

  Reverses the last Undo performed. If the Redo option is unavailable, the Toolbar will replace "Redo" with "No Redo Possible". For a more thourough discussion of Undo/Redo, click here.

  Clicking are equivilent to using the menubar.

Edit->Cut

  Deletes the highlighted text from the document, and places a copy in the clipboard. For a more complete directions on Cutting and Pasting, and a full description of the clipboard, click here.

  Typing Ctrl-X or clicking are equivilent to using the menubar.

Edit->Copy

  Places a copy of the highlighted text in the clipboard, without changing the text in the document. For a more complete directions on Cutting and Pasting, and a full description of the clipboard, click here.

  Typing Ctrl-C or clicking are equivilent to using the menubar.

Edit->Paste

  Inserts a copy of the clipboard into the current cursor position. If there is highlighted text, Kword replaces replaces all highlighted text with the contents of the clipboard. The clipboard is not altered. For a more complete directions on Cutting and Pasting, and a full description of the clipboard, click here.

  Typing Ctrl-V or clicking are equivilent to using the menubar.

Edit->Find and Replace

  Allows you to search for a series of characters, and at you option replace these characters with another series of characters. KWord offers a sophisticated Search and Replace feature, which is covered in more detail under Searching and Replacing Text.

  Typing Ctrl-F or clicking are equivilent to using the menubar.

Edit->Select All

  Immediatly highlights all text of your document.?????

  Typing Ctrl-A is equivilent to using the menubar.

Edit->Delete Frame

  This will allow you to delete the entire frame, and all of the text and objects contained within the frame. You will be prompted before the frame is deleted. Note: This command must be executed while you are in frame edit mode.

Edit->Reconnect Frame

  Allows you to reconnect the currently selected text frame, with another text frame. More information on this subject can be found in Working with Frames. Note: This command must be executed while you are in frame edit mode.

Edit->Custom Variables

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Edit->Serial Letter Database

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## 11.3.3. View

View->New View

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View->Formatting Characters

  Clicking on this option toggles the display of formatting characters. Selecting this option will display non-printable characters (spaces, character returns, and tab stops). Selecting this option again will turn the display of these characters off.

View->Frame Borders

  Clicking on this option toggles the display of the borders to frames. Normally, KWord draws a grey line around each frame, so that know the borders of the frames. If you want this option turned off, you can select this option. Selecting this option again will turn the borders back on.

View->Table Grid

  Clicking on this option toggles the display of the grids in a table. Normally, KWord draws grey line which deliniate the breaks between each cell in a table. If you want this option turned off, you can select this option. Selecting this option again will turn the grid lines back on.

View->Header

  Selecting this option will toggle headers on. Selecting this option again will turn headers off. A checkmark before the menu entry will show you the current status of this option. More information on headers and footers can be found under Headers and Footers.

View->Footer

  Selecting this option will toggle footers on. Selecting this option again will turn footers off. A checkmark before the menu entry will show you the current status of this option. More information on headers and footers can be found under Headers and Footers.

View->Footnotes

  Selecting this option will cause all bibliographic information to be formated as footnotes. More information on Footnotes and Endnotes can be found under Endnotes/Footnotes.

View->Endnotes

  Selecting this option will cause all bibliographic information to be formated as endnotes. More information on Footnotes and Endnotes can be found under Endnotes/Footnotes.

## 11.3.4. Insert

Insert->Picture

  Insert a picture from a file into the current cursor position. Step by Step instructions can be found here.STUFF****

  Typing F2 or clicking are equivilent to using the menubar.

Insert->Clipart

  Insert a picture from a file into the current cursor position. Step by Step instructions can be found here.STUFF****

  Typing F3 or clicking are equivilent to using the menubar.

Insert->Special Character

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  Typing Alt-C or clicking are equivilent to using the menubar.

Insert->Hard Frame Break

  This will enter a special character which will force text into the next connected text frame. More information can be found in Working with Frames.

  Typing Ctrl-Return is equivilent to using the menubar.

Insert->Footnote or Endnote

  Selecting this option will insert a bibliographic mark which will appear as either a footnote or endnote. More information on Footnotes and Endnotes can be found under Endnotes/Footnotes.

Insert->Table of Contents

  This will insert a Table of Contents at the current cursor position. More detailed information can be found here.

Insert->Variable

  Selecting this option will allow you to insert page numbers, Date, time, Serial letters, etc. You can find specific information about page numbers here. More information about Date and Times can be found under Inserting the Date and Time. (STUFF---Serial Letters???

## 11.3.5. Tools

Tools->Edit Text

  Switches you to Edit Text Mode. For more detailed information see Working with Frames.

  Typing F4 or clicking are equivilent to using the menubar.

Tools->Edit Frames

  Switches you to Frame Edit Mode. For more detailed information see Working with Frames.

  Typing F5 or clicking are equivilent to using the menubar.

Tools->Create Text Frame

  To create a new text frame. After selecting this option, your cursor will change to cross hairs. chose the location of one corner of your new text frame. Click on the left mouse button and hold the button down. Drag the mouse, until you have the desired text frame. When you have the correct shape and size, release the mouse button. KWord will now bring up a dialog box with options to connect this text frame to other frames in your document. For more information on this subject, see Working with Frames.

  Typing F6 or clicking are equivilent to using the menubar.

Tools->Create Picture Frame

  This option will let you create a new frame, and automatically insert a picture from a file into the new frame. After selecting this menu item or toolbar button, a dialog box will be opened, so you may select the picture file from your system. (For help with this dialog box, please see Inserting a Picture.) Once you have selected the file you want, click on the "OK" button. KWord will close the dialog box, and your cursor will change to cross hairs. Locate the cursor on the page where you would like to locate one corner of your picture. Click and hold the right mouse button, then drag the mouse. This will create a border which represents the final size of the picture in your document. When you are happy with the size of the picture, release the mouse button and the picture will be inserted in your new frame.

  Typing F7 or clicking are equivilent to using the menubar.

Tools->Create Clipart Frame

  This option will let you create a new frame, and automatically insert a picture from a file into the new frame. After selecting this menu item or toolbar button, a dialog box will be opened, so you may select the picture file from your system. (For help with this dialog box, please see Inserting a Picture.) Once you have selected the file you want, click on the "OK" button. KWord will close the dialog box, and your cursor will change to cross hairs. Locate the cursor on the page where you would like to locate one corner of your picture. Click and hold the right mouse button, then drag the mouse. This will create a border which represents the final size of the picture in your document. When you are happy with the size of the picture, release the mouse button and the picture will be inserted in your new frame. STUFF****

  Typing F8 or clicking are equivilent to using the menubar.

Tools->Create Table

  This will allow you to create a frame and automatically insert a table within that frame. For more information, please see Working with Tables.

  Typing F9 or clicking are equivilent to using the menubar.

Tools->Create Kspread Table Frame

  This will allow you to create a frame and automatically insert a Kspread table within that frame. For more information, please see Inserting a KSpread Table.

  Typing F10 or clicking are equivilent to using the menubar.

Tools->Create Formula Frame

  Creates a new frame, and places the cursor in the new frame, in Formula Edit Mode. For more information on editing your formulas, see Formulas.

  Typing F11 or clicking are equivilent to using the menubar.

Tools->Create Part Frame

  Creates a new frame, and allows for integrating .........STUFF****

  Typing F12 or clicking are equivilent to using the menubar.

## 11.3.6. Format

Format->Font

  Allows you to change the formatting characteristics of the selected text. For more details, go to Character Formating

  Typing Ctrl-F is equivilent to using the menubar.

Format->Color

  You can select the color of text. For more details, go to Character Formating

  Typing Ctrl-Alt-C or clicking are equivilent to using the menubar.

Format->paragraph

  To change the indenting, spacing between paragraphs, text flow, tab stops, numbering and borders. For more details, go to paragraph Formating

Format->Frame/Framset

  Allows you to alter attributes of a selected frame(s). You must be in Frame Edit Mode to use this function. For more details, go to Frame Formating

Format->Page

  Use this to alter the properties of the printed page, including size, headers and footers. For more details, go to Formating the Page

Format->Style

  Allows you to select a style for the selected text. For more information go to Styles

## 11.3.7. Table

Table->Insert Row

  Allows you to insert a row into a table. For more on tables, click here.

  Clicking is equivilent to using the menubar.

Table->Insert Column

  Allows you to insert a column into a table. For more on tables, click here.

  Clicking is equivilent to using the menubar.

Table->Delete Row

  Delete a row from a table. For more on tables, click here.

  Clicking is equivilent to using the menubar.

Table->Delete Column

  Delete a column from a table. For more on tables, click here.

  Clicking is equivilent to using the menubar.

Table->Join Cells

  This will convert two (or more) seperate cells into a single cell. For more on tables, click here.

Table->Split Cells

  This will split previously joined cells in a table. For more on tables, click here.

Table->Ungroup Table

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Table->Delete Table

  Deletes the table the cursor is in. For more on tables, click here.

## 11.3.8. Extra

Extra->Spell Checking

  Will spell check the document.

  Clicking is equivilent to using the menubar.

Extra->Autocorrection

  Allows you to modify the autocorrection options. For more on Autocorrection, click here.

Extra->Stylelist

  Allows you to edit the formating options for styles. For more on Styles, click here.

Extra->Create Template from Document

  Uses your current document to generate personalized templates for your use. For more detailed information, see Creating Your Own Templates.

Extra->Options

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## 11.3.9. Help

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