Microsoft Publisher 2000 Step by Step Comments and Corrections (235046)

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Page 193: Orphan And Widow Definitions Not Entirely Accurate

On page 193 the definition of Widow and Orphan are not entirely accurate. The Computer Dictionary contains the more accurate definitions below.

Widow: A last line of a paragraph, shorter than a full line, appearing at the top of a page.

Orphan: The first line of a paragraph printed alone at the bottom of a page or column of text, or the last line of a paragraph printed alone at the top of a page or column.

The definition of Orphan can be changed to reflect this additional information.

Change:
"The first line of a paragraph appears on its own at the bottom of a column or page. Can be corrected by adjusting character, line, or paragraph spacing."

To:
"The first line of a paragraph appears on its own at the bottom of a column or page, or the last line of a paragraph appears alone at the top of a page or column. Can be corrected by adjusting character, line, or paragraph spacing."

Last Page: Software Not Included With Book

The Microsoft Publisher 2000 software is not included with the title "Microsoft Publisher 2000 Step by Step."

Please change the first paragraph on the last page to read:

"The enclosed CD-ROM contains ready-to-use practice files that complement the lessons in this book. To use the CD, you'll need either the Windows 95, Windows 98, or the Windows NT version 4 operating system. You will also need to be running Microsoft Publisher 2000."

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