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There are several different ways to create text documents. Most of us use some type of word processor such as WordPerfect or Microsoft Word. The Windows95 WordPad, Windows 3.1x Write, and the MS-DOS Text Editor can also be used. The difference in the various programs is going to be how the program handles the end of each line. In order to be formatted correctly for a web browser, each line must end with a "Carriage Return" (aka the "ENTER" key). Most word processors use "word wrap" or "line wrap". This means that when you have typed to the right margin, the program will automatically move the cursor to the left margin and down one line but does not insert a carriage return. This makes the program easier to use but it also makes a text document that contains a single very long line of text (sample). Therefore, saving a text document using a word processor requires that you somehow include carriage returns at the end of each line. In Word, clicking on FILE|SAVE AS and then setting the file type as "DOS Text with line breaks" accomplishes this. WordPerfect has a similar function available. For best results, configure your page settings with a width of 65 (6.5") or less. This can be best accomplished by setting the page size to 8.5 X 11 and setting the Left Margin to 1.2" and the Right Margin to 1.3". These setting will create a biography that is easy to read and doesn't over-run the right margin. If you use a text editor such as the MS-DOS Text Editor, or Windows Notepad, you must manually insert a carriage return at the end of each line. Notepad will allow you to set a page size and margins, but will still not automatically handle the carriage returns. When creating your biographies, remember to put a heading at the top of each one that identifies your source book, author, and publication date. You will also need to include your own by-line at the bottom of each biography in the following format: Submitted by: Your Name (your_email@isp.com) |
The Georgia Biography Project and the US Biography Project will not tolerate copyright infringement of any kind. Any biographies that are currently under copyright protection may not be posted onto the Georgia Biography Project site, or any county site, without the written permission of the copyright holder. Copy of this permission must be forwarded to the Georgia State Coordinator before posting biography to the site.