Opportunities to Use Graphics Effectively

Every year, your documents must compete for attention in an increasingly sophisticated visual environment. Using Times New Roman and Arial fonts isn't enough anymore; today's best documents are visually rich, incorporating high-quality graphics and various other visual techniques. This chapter focuses on Word's powerful capabilities and resources for importing and using graphics—along with some “dos and don'ts” for using graphics effectively.

Word permits you to add virtually any image to a document:

  • Images you capture with a digital camera or scanner

  • Images provided by your organization, such as company logos

  • Bitmapped images you create or edit using software such as Adobe Photoshop or JASC Paint Shop ...

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