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| Whatever you do, do __not__ freelance regarding style. A uniform style is part of a firm culture. Check with the lawyers and, if in extreme doubt, just check with Adam. | Whatever you do, do __not__ freelance regarding style. A uniform style is part of a firm culture. Check with the lawyers and, if in extreme doubt, just check with Adam. | ||
| - | Now, enjoy this sketch, which features at least one Cambridge doctor of English literature: {{https://youtu.be/ | + | Now, enjoy this sketch, which features at least one Cambridge doctor of English literature: |
| + | {{ :firm: | ||
| + | === Choice of word processor === | ||
| + | If you use Pages, none of the firm's documents will be effective. You will need to use LibreOffice or Microsoft Word. The firm __will not__ pay for Microsoft Word. This software has been completely eclipsed by LibreOffice. | ||
| + | If you wish to install a word processor, LibreOffice may be downloaded from [[https:// | ||
| ===== Electronic document types ===== | ===== Electronic document types ===== | ||
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| -> //If a document is created using Arial font (or any sans-serif typeface) and is submitted to a lawyer for review bearing that typeface, God help you.// <- | -> //If a document is created using Arial font (or any sans-serif typeface) and is submitted to a lawyer for review bearing that typeface, God help you.// <- | ||
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| + | ==== Inserting new pages ==== | ||
| + | Use __page breaks__ to insert new pages. Do not create new lines to push text down the page. | ||
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