Sometimes your child may have typed an essay or report and isn't nearby for your suggestions. Or maybe you do explain a few things, but they never remember everything you said. =) This is a great tool to put a note to your child on the side of the document. Of course you can't write on the screen! (you could try...)
First re-save as a new name so that the original document isn't changed. (ex. "Report Title - with notes")
Simply highlight the phrase or word you want to make a comment about, and press Ctrl-Alt-M.
A box connected to your highlighted phrase will pop up on the side for you to type in.
If the font is too small, simply enlarge your screen. I go to the bottom corner on the right, and slide the percentage view to a greater number. Your child can do the same when they read your note.
They can even write a note back to you! =) Don't forget to Save.
When fully edited/corrected, right-click on any pink note to delete.
Re-save as yet another new name in case you need to go back to your notes. (Report Title - corrected)
This is great for any time your child uses Microsoft Office Word for writing assignments, but it is especially handy if you are using Alpha Omega's Switched-on Schoolhouse. You can give specific notes for what needs to be corrected, Save, and then "rework" the assignment.
Here's an example of what it looks like.
I have Microsoft Office Word 2007.
Here's the link to Alpha Omega's full article with additional instructions.
This is so neat!

That is so cool! Thanks for posting about it. :)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. =)
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