Sometimes you just want the simplicity of writing on a sheet of paper without distractions. Most people are okay with a busy desktop, but sometimes I want to be alone with my writing. That’s where using a product like Word 2010, or other word processors can help. After the break how to turn off the distractions so you can do some writing.
In 2003 Microsoft was touting their ability to hide the desktop so all you could see is the writing. For me this was a God send. I learned to write on a typewriter. I loved the blankness of a new sheet of paper. A computer can do so much more now that it is not unheard of for me to have my Outlook, Access, and Word all open at the same time. That is a lot of distraction, especially the email client.
To make Word display an editable full screen view of your document you need to do a Video Game-like key combination. With Word open Type ALT+V release and then press U. That will put you in full screen mode in Word 2007 or 2010.
To add a button to the quick access toolbar click on the drop down control on the right of the quick access tool bar. You will get a command dialog. Select all command and it I s under toggle full screen view. Add it ot the toolbar, and now you can toggle full screen mode in Word.
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Perfect solution for writers, less distractions!