Typing Tips

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Counting Words and Characters
Microsoft Word has a great feature for this.  To count words and characters follow these steps.

1. First make sure that the document only has the content you want to count.  If it doesn't, then follow the instructions above to copy the content into a new document.

2. Select the menu item FILE and then PROPERTIES.

3. Click on the tab at the top called STATISTICS.

4. In the Statistics area you will see a count of the words and characters.

Cutting and Pasting into Your Story Form
The easiest way to fill in the Your Story form is to start with Microsoft Word or some other word processing tool.  Get your sections, High Concept, Characters and Summary, all ready to go. (it's easier to put each section in it's own document)  When you have checked your spelling and have the content just the way you want it, follow these steps.

1. Select the section you want to copy into the form.  Do this by clicking and holding down the mouse button at the place you want to start your selection.  Now continue holding the button down while you drag it over the text you want to copy.  The text will be highlighted.  Let the mouse button up when you are done selecting.

2. Select the menu item EDIT and then COPY.

3. Switch over to the Outline form.

4. Click inside the box you want to paste into.

5. Select the menu item EDIT and then PASTE.

6. That's it.  It should be there.