Basic Computer Notions Word-processing techniques

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Inserting an empty 2"-by-2" box

  1. Move the cursor to the desired location.
  2. Select Insert then Graphics then Custom Box.
  3. In the Custom Box dialogue box, select a box style and click OK. (For a single box it doesn't really matter which style you select.) An empty box appears, and is automatically selected with its eight handles showing. The existing text wraps around the box by default.
  4. To set the size of the box, position the pointer over it and press the right mouse button. From the resulting popup menu select Size....
    In the Box Size dialogue box, select the Set radio buttons for both Width and Height and specify the desired values, e.g., 5 cm x 5 cm. Click on OK.
    To set the position of the box, again use the right mouse button to invoke the popup menu and then select Position....
    In the Box Position dialogue box, specify the desired position, e.g., 0 cm from the left margin. Click on OK.

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