Friday, March 2, 2012

How to Add a Source in a Word 2007 Document

Microsoft Office 2007 can compile sources for a bibliography at the end of your Word document. Word 2007 includes a form template to enter your source data, such as author and title. The "References" tab on the Command Ribbon allows you to insert this citation so you can locate and view any saved source for future reference. The corresponding sources automatically display in the bibliography as you insert

Instructions
1.
Open the Word 2007 document.
2. Click the "References" tab on the Command Ribbon.

3. Click the drop-down box next to "Style" in the "Citations & Bibliography" group. Select the appropriate reference style, such as APA or Chicago. For example, the Chicago Manual of Style is favored for history research papers.

4. Click the down-arrow for "Insert Citation." The drop-down menu displays commands such as "Add New Source."

5. Click "Add New Source." The "Create Source" form opens.

6. Type in the "Create Source" form. Select the "Type of source" for a book or journal article, for example. Complete the categories, such as Title, Publisher and Year.

7. Click the "OK" button.

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