The Text
Format Tool Bar has 12 basic functions.
The PC tool bar has one extra minor function (1a.).
Click on each button for an explanation of its function.
PC
MAC
There are many specifics yet to learn, but for now, take some time to explore the Composer tool bars.
From Netscape Navigator, open the Communicator drop down menu located on the Menu Bar at the top and click on Composer.
Type some text in the work space and play with the menus
and the buttons. Don't be afraid to experiment. When you are ready,
come back and begin Step 4: Creating Your Page.
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1. Paragraph Style
Changes font appearance for various needs. The most commonly used commands from this drop
down menu would be "Normal," and "Heading."
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1a. Font Choices-PC only
Drop down menu of available fonts and spacing options.
MAC--use Menu Bar-Format Menu.
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2. Font Size
Changes font size--limited choices.
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3. Font Color
Drop down menu used to change text color.
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The Four A's
Select text and change font to4. Bold
5. Italic
6. Underlined
7. Remove All Styles (returns to default font size and style.)
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8. Bulletted List
Button starts a bulletted list.
A second click ends the list to return to paragraph format.
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9. Numbered List
List format using numbers (automatically inserted) instead of bullets.
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10. Decrease Indent
Moves text to expand margins; mostly used to "un-indent" text.
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11. Increase Indent
Indents text somewhat like a tab, but it moves text in from both the left and the right.
#11 must be used when you want to Tab.
In Composer, the Tab key DOES NOT WORK as a normal Tab!
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12. Text Alignment
Operates the same as a word processing program; aligns text at the left margin, the center, or the
right margin.
Caution: centering text is popular, but centering a lot of text is hard on the eyes.
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