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Thesis & Dissertation Formatting Tutorials

Downloadable PDFs and Video Formatting Tutorials

Landscape Page Tutorial

Landscape Page Tutorial This tutorial provides a method of formatting landscape pages for Thesis/Dissertations. This will only work on the Desktop Windows version of Microsoft Word. Mac is not supported for this tutorial, you will need to use a windows version of Word to complete this tutorial. 47 Steps 5 minutes
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List of Tables Figures and Equations Tutorial

Table, Figure, and Equation Captions Tutorial This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to add table, figure, and equation captions in Microsoft Word. By following these instructions, users can easily add and format captions for their tables, figures, and equations, ensuring consistency in their documents. 26 Steps 2 minutes
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Margins and Section Breaks Tutorial

Margins and Section Breaks Tutorial This guide provides essential instructions for setting up margins and section breaks in your manuscript according to specific formatting guidelines. By following these steps, you ensure that your document meets professional standards, enhancing its readability and presentation. The tutorial simplifies the process of managing different margin requirements for various sections, such as title pages and chapters. 42 Steps 3 minutes
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Page Numbers Tutorial

Adding and Formatting Page Numbers Tutorial This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to add and format page numbers in Microsoft Word. It includes detailed instructions on inserting page numbers, removing page numbers from specific pages, formatting page numbers for different sections, and fixing page numbering restarts. This guide is ideal for anyone who needs to add and format page numbers in their Word documents, such as students working on theses or dissertations. 58 Steps 3 minutes
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Table Figure and Equation Captions Tutorial

List of Tables, Figures, and Equations Tutorial This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to add a List of Tables/Figures/Equations in Microsoft Word. It explains how to modify the formatting of the lists to meet specific requirements and how to update them when necessary. Following this guide will allow users to easily create and manage lists in their Word documents. 33 Steps 2 minutes
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Table of Contents and Heading Styles Tutorial

Table of Contents and Heading styles Tutorial This guide provides step-by-step instructions for applying and modifying heading styles in Microsoft Word, as well as creating and customizing a table of contents. 58 Steps 3 minutes
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Thesis and Dissertation Formatting Video Tutorials

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Signature Page Formatting

Table of Contents & Heading Styles

Tables and Figures Lists and Captions

Margins & Section Breaks Tutorial

Page Number Formatting Tutorial

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