An outline is a great tool for organizing ideas. By grouping topics and subtopics under main headings, you can set up the logical flow of a lengthy or complex document. A well-prepared outline is like a document "skeleton"a solid framework on which the document can be built. An outline has two components (Figure 1): Figure 1. Part of an outline in Outline view.
Microsoft Word's Outline view makes it easy to build and refine outlines. Start by adding headings that you can set to any level of importance. Then add body text. You can use drag-and-drop editing to rearrange headings and body text. You can also switch to Normal view (Figure 2) or another view to continue working with your document. Figure 2. The outline in Figure 1 in Normal view.Tips
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