Quick Reference Handbook
8 min read Chapter 11
Summary of high-frequency shortcuts, FAQ, and typesetting specification quick reference table.
Key Takeaways
- Understand what typesetting is and why you need to learn it
- Master page setup, margins, headers and footers
- Learn to use fonts, font sizes, and character formatting correctly
- Build a style system for efficient formatting workflow
- Use styles to automatically generate table of contents
- Master paragraph formatting, table layout, and image-text mixing
- Handle common typesetting issues in practice
11.1 High-Frequency Shortcut Summary (Windows)
Font and Basic Formatting
| Function | Windows Shortcut | Function | Windows Shortcut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bold | Ctrl+B | Strikethrough | Ctrl+Shift+X |
| Italic | Ctrl+I | Subscript | Ctrl+= |
| Underline | Ctrl+U | Superscript | Ctrl+Shift++ |
| Change Case | Shift+F3 | Clear Formatting | Ctrl+Spacebar |
Paragraph and Alignment
| Function | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Left Align | Ctrl+L |
| Center | Ctrl+E |
| Right Align | Ctrl+R |
| Justify | Ctrl+J |
| Distribute | Ctrl+Shift+J |
Style Application
| Function | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Apply Heading 1 | Ctrl+Alt+1 |
| Apply Heading 2 | Ctrl+Alt+2 |
| Apply Heading 3 | Ctrl+Alt+3 |
| Apply Normal | Ctrl+Shift+N |
| Open Styles Pane | Alt+Ctrl+Shift+S |
Common Operations
| Function | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Find | Ctrl+F |
| Replace | Ctrl+H |
| Spell Check | F7 |
| Insert Page Break | Ctrl+Enter |
| Save | Ctrl+S |
| Ctrl+P | |
| Undo | Ctrl+Z |
| Redo | Ctrl+Y |
11.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Why didn’t some headings update after modifying the heading style?
A: These headings might not have styles applied but were manually formatted.
- Check: Select heading → See if a style is highlighted in Styles pane
- Fix: Select heading → Apply corresponding style
Q2: Page numbers suddenly jump from 10 to 20, what to do?
A: Might have inserted page breaks or section breaks.
- Turn on “Show nonprinting characters” (Ctrl+*) to view
- Find the break and delete, or keep and adjust as needed
Q3: Tables display messily across pages, how to fix?
A:
- Right-click table → “Table Properties”
- “Row” tab → Check “Allow row to break across pages”
- If still problematic, adjust row height or font size
Q4: Why can’t Word open WPS files? Or vice versa?
A: Might be format incompatibility.
- Solution: After opening in WPS → “File” → “Save As” → Select “.docx” format
Q5: TOC shows wrong or incomplete titles, what to do?
A: TOC usually needs updating.
- Right-click TOC → “Update Field” (Word) or “Update Table of Contents” (WPS)
- Select “Update entire table”
11.3 Typesetting Specification Quick Reference
Chinese Academic Document Specifications
| Element | Specification |
|---|---|
| Thesis Title | 16pt, Heiti, bold, centered |
| Chapter Title (Level 1) | 14pt, Heiti, bold, left |
| Section Title (Level 2) | 12pt, Heiti, bold |
| Subsection Title (Level 3) | 11pt, Heiti, not bold |
| Body | 11pt, Songti, justified, 1.5x line spacing |
| Page Numbers | 10pt, right aligned |
| Footnotes | 9pt, Songti |
English Academic Document Specifications (APA 7th Edition)
| Element | Specification |
|---|---|
| Title | Times New Roman, 12pt |
| Body | Times New Roman, 12pt, double spacing |
| Page Numbers | Top right, 5 spaces from right edge |
| Margins | 1 inch (2.54cm) all around |
| Paragraph Indent | First line 0.5 inches |
Golden Rules of Typesetting
- Consistency: Same content types use same formatting
- Clear Hierarchy: Show heading levels through font sizes
- Appropriate Whitespace: Adequate line and paragraph spacing increase readability
- Color Restraint: No more than 3 colors in document
- Scannability: Use bullet points instead of paragraphs
11.4 Typesetting Performance Benchmarks
Beginner (Completed Parts 1-2)
- ✅ Can properly set fonts, sizes, paragraphs
- ✅ Can create simple styles and apply them
- ✅ Can create bulleted lists
- Time: 5000-word document takes 2-3 hours
Intermediate (Completed Parts 2-3)
- ✅ Can establish complete style system
- ✅ Can generate automatic TOC
- ✅ Can set complex sections (different headers, page numbers)
- ✅ Can do image-text mixing and SmartArt
- Time: 5000-word document takes 40-60 minutes
Expert (Completed All Content)
- ✅ Can design enterprise-level typesetting systems and templates
- ✅ Can quickly handle any complex typesetting needs
- ✅ Can create batch documents with automatic formatting
- Time: 5000-word document takes 20-30 minutes
Congratulations! You have completed the Word/WPS Typesetting Complete Tutorial.
Now, you can:
- Review previous chapters to consolidate knowledge
- Practice with a real document
- Create your own template library to improve work efficiency
Wishing you success on your typesetting journey!