Editing RTFs

408  |  A Legal guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples
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his book comes with interactive files that you can access online at
www.nolo.com/back-of-book/LG16.html. To use the files, your
computer must have specific software programs installed. The
files provided for this book are in RTF format. You can open, edit, print,
and save these form files with most word processing programs such as
Microsoft Word, Windows WordPad, and recent versions of WordPerfect.
Tip
Note to Macintosh users. These forms were designed for use with
Windows. They should also work on Macintosh computers; however Nolo cannot
provide technical support for non-Windows users.
Editing RTFs
Here are some general instructions about editing RTF forms in your
word processing program. Refer to the book’s instructions and sample
agreements for help about what should go in each blank.
• Underlines. Underlines indicate where to enter information. After
filling in the needed text, delete the underline. In most word
processing programs you can do this by highlighting the underlined
portion and typing CTRL+U.
• Bracketed and italicized text. Bracketed and italicized text indicates
instructions. Be sure to remove all instructional text before you
finalize your document.
• Optional text. Optional text gives you the choice to include or
exclude text. Delete any optional text you don’t want to use.
Renumber numbered items, if necessary.
• Alternative text. Alternative text gives you the choice between two
or more text options. Delete those options you don’t want to use.
Renumber items, if necessary.
• Signature lines. Signature lines should appear on a page with at least
some text from the document itself.