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How to make the markers on a graph gradient? | Excel 2007

Right click on the data series you wish to change, choose “Format Data Series” and go under “Marker Fill” menu from the left. Choose the option “Gradient Fill” and from the selections that appear below first determine the type of colors you wish to appear on the markers under the “Preset colors” menu. Under “Type” determine whether the lining is linear, radial, rectangular or path. Under “Direction” determine in which way the type previously selected appears. For Linear lining you can also determine the angle under “Angle”. Under “Gradient Stops” area you can determine the colors your gradient setting will use. Click on “Close” if you are satisfied.

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How to have a different page formatting in a single document? | Word 2007

Section breaks are used to show Word where the formatting will end and a new one will start. You will find section breaks on Page Layout tab under Page Setup section. Click on “Breaks” and choose how you want for the section break to work. Does it need to skip to a new page or for an example to a new even-numbered page. After this break you can apply new formatting.

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How to create custom numbering for lists? | Word 2010

Go to Home tab, paragraph section and click on the down arrow next to the numbering button. Choose define new number format. First you can choose numbering style like numbers or letters. In Number format you can add custom text to your numbering. For example we are going to add text before numbers. So now all the list numbers will automaticly have text written before them. If you want to use that numbering again in the document, it is now stored in the Numbering Library

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How to create custom bullet points? | Word 2010

Go to Home tab, paragraph section and click on the down arrow next to Bullets button. Choose define new bullet. Note that bullets can be symbols, pictures or fonts. We are going to add a picture as bullet point. You can choose from existing images or Import your own. It will automaticly resize your image to the bullet point size. Choose the new bullet and press OK. Now your new bullet is available in the Library for quick usage next time.

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