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If you are tired of the complex steps involved in inserting accents and special characters, here is a fast and easy way.

To insert an accent or special character by typing a character code:

1. Click where you want to insert the accent or character.
2. Make sure the NUM LOCK is on.
3. Hold down the ALT key, and then, using the numeric keypad, type the character code.

Here are some commonly used codes:

Add Attractive Horizontal Lines in Word

It's easy to add a variety of horizontal divider lines to Word documents.

• To create a solid, black line, type three HYPHENS (-) at the beginning of a new paragraph and then press ENTER.

• Typing three UNDERSCORES (_) will make a thicker line.

Line Styleèèèèèèèè				Type this and press Enter
	--- (Three Hyphens)
	___ (Three Underscores)
	=== (Three Equal Signs)
	### (Three Pound Signs)
	*** (Three Asterisks)
	~~~ (Three Tildes)

Hint: If you're having trouble making this tip work, try this:

1. Select AutoCorrect from the Tools menu.

2. Click the AutoFormat As You Type tab.

3. Then select the Borders check box under the Apply as you type heading.

Have you ever been typing a paragraph in Microsoft Word and had a multiword phrase, such as a person's name, get separated onto two lines? You can keep that phrase or name together by inserting a nonbreaking space.

To create a nonbreaking space, select the space after each word in the phrase (except the last word), and press CTRL+SHIFT+SPACEBAR.

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