[apertus]

I often need a large brace over 3 or more lines of text. For example, if I
am attempting to demonstrate that three lines of a recipe are also known as
by a single term, I would like a brace to the right encompassing the 3 lines
of text, with a single term at it's crest (center). This is simple in Word
Perfect, but I can't figure out how to do it in MS Word 3000.

[Renee [MSFT]]

In Word you'd use Insert-Autoshape and select the bracket shape from the
Autoshape toolbar menu. Draw it to the right of your text. Then
double-click to the right of the crest where you want to type, and it should
give you the blinking insertion point to type. (if it doesn't, check
Tools-Options-Edit and turn on "Enable Click and Type")

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[apertus]

"apertus" wrote:

I often need a large brace over 3 or more lines of text. For example, if I
am attempting to demonstrate that three lines of a recipe are also known as
by a single term, I would like a brace to the right encompassing the 3 lines
of text, with a single term at it's crest (center). This is simple in Word
Perfect, but I can't figure out how to do it in MS Word 3000.

Thanks Renee. It's a little clumsy to work with, but it gets the job done.
I will see if I can figure out to make macros for the dimensions I use most
often. Thanks again for the help.

[Greg Maxey]

Create one you like and make an AutoText entry of it.


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For some helpful tips using Word.


apertus wrote:
"apertus" wrote:

I often need a large brace over 3 or more lines of text. For
example, if I am attempting to demonstrate that three lines of a
recipe are also known as by a single term, I would like a brace to
the right encompassing the 3 lines of text, with a single term at
it's crest (center). This is simple in Word Perfect, but I can't
figure out how to do it in MS Word 3000.

Thanks Renee. It's a little clumsy to work with, but it gets the job
done. I will see if I can figure out to make macros for the
dimensions I use most often. Thanks again for the help.