Five Overlooked Gems in Word In this month’s video, we demonstrate five overlooked items in Microsoft Word: Styles, Comments, Quick Parts, Thesaurus & Icons.
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Five of the Most Underutilized Features in Microsoft Word
1. Style Formatting Changes the look of text so there is consistency within the document. It is very useful for making changes to an entire document such as a training manual. They can be used to create headings that feature the same font throughout a document and can also be used to create bullets and […]
Modify Your Styles the Easy Way in Word
Do you use Microsoft Styles, but don’t like the blue colour? A quick and easy way of handling this is: In the styles area, right click on the style you want to change and select MODIFY. Make your adjustments to the style. In the bottom area of your dialog box, select if you want the […]
Upload to SharePoint directly from the SAVE AS option in Word
When Microsoft Word is open, instead of saving the file to your local computer and then uploading it, save it directly to SharePoint. Have the document open. Select the File > Save As option. In the FILE NAME box, enter the full web address for the SharePoint Site and press Enter. Wait a moment. The Site, […]
The Importance of Metadata in Word
Ever lost a document? Can’t find a document that you created 6 months ago? Metadata is the answer! Metadata, when added to a document, can help users find their information quickly. Access the File > Info area of any Word document. On the right hand side, look for the Properties drop down. Select Advanced Properties. […]
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More Quick Access Toolbar tools
If you work in the type of office where you can’t install your own favourite productivity software due to strict IT policies, then it’s likely that Microsoft Office is already installed on your system. Microsoft Office is packed with features that can help you stay on top of things and get the job done. Here […]
Accessibility Checker for Word
Before using the checker, you need to save your document from within Word 2010 in .docx format When you save your document, the option to “Maintain compatibility with previous versions of Word” may be shown. If shown, make sure that it remains unchecked. If you do not follow the steps above, the following error will […]
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Make Use of the Clipboard Pane
If you work in the type of office where you can’t install your own favourite productivity software due to strict IT policies, then it’s likely that Microsoft Office is already installed on your system. Microsoft Office is packed with features that can help you stay on top of things and get the job done. Here […]