Well, alright, that's not fair. Of course you can touch the spacebar; we all need it to insert spaces between words when we type sentences. But that's where I draw the line! If you're using the spacebar for anything else other than that, this post has your name written all over it. You know who you are! The ones that are still using spaces to line up your text in your documents.
If this is you, then I strongly suggest that you either take a Microsoft Word class, or buy a Microsoft Word book and learn it on your own - it's definitely worth the time. However, to address your spacebar problem immediately, I'd like for you to read this article:
Why Using Spaces To Line Up Text Is A Bad Idea
Those of you that have this habit, don't despair - you're in good company! I was inspired to write this article by someone with the same habit ... my wife. For as long as we've been married, I've been the proofreader of her documents. Spaces everywhere! After about five years of replacing her unnecessary spaces with tabs or tables, I finally had enough.
So I began teaching her how to fish, instead of always giving it to her. At first, it was a tough adjustment, as I kept finding spaces where they didn't belong; but with time, that occurred less and less. Not only has she broken the habit, and she has become to be very proficient in Microsoft Word - creating her own flyers, calendar, forms, and all sorts of things.
The moral of the story (and the article) is that learning the proper way to use Microsoft Word will lead to better document design and will open the door to accomplish more with your documents. There's a lot you miss out on if you don't know how to use what you have, which applies to just about anything.
Enjoy the article (I hope it's helpful!)
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