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How To Create Professional Business DocumentsControl the Fonts. Absolutely limit yourself to a maximum of three fonts in a document, fewer if possible.12 is Plenty. Create Content Page. Be Smart with Color Use. Check the CMYK. Brand Consistency. Consistent Formatting. Chart Consistency. More items•Nov 29, 2015
Smart Documentation is the fastest, easiest way to create e-learning content, application documentation, training resources, and job aids. Simply open any application you're working on, click Record, and perform any process.
To create a document, simply open Word, select a blank document or template, and start typing. Word offers many professionally designed templates to help you create letters, resumes, reports, and more. Open Word. Or, if Word is already open, select File > New.
Document Automation works by pulling data and text from a variety of sources and inserting it into predefined areas of document templates. These templates can include anything from simple text blocks to more sophisticated elements such as tables, graphs, and images.
How to create smart Microsoft Word templatesSelect a Date Using the Date Picker Control. Hover your mouse over the icons in the Controls group, and a label will pop up identifying each control. Add a Content Control to Manage Text Entry. Select an Item From a List of Options. Use the Checkbox Control to Create Checklists. Jun 17, 2012
Navigate to the Smart Document Template table. Click the Create New button in the top right. The Creating New Smart Document Template screen appears: Enter a Name that describes what this template will display or other relevant information for you to identify the template (e.g., Order Insert Template).

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