You can quickly calculate values based on numbers in a selection in a Word document. For instance, you could highlight text such as 14*7+7 and quickly calculate that the answer is 105. To add a button for calculating numbers, to the Quick Access Toolbar, follow these steps if you are using Word 2007: 1. Click…
Creating a Custom Shortcut Key Most symbols or commands have shortcut keys assigned to them. For example, Ctrl + C copies selected text, while Ctrl + V pastes it. But you can set your own shortcut for any command using whatever keys you like. For Word 2003: 1. Under ‘Tools,’ click ‘Customize.’ 2. Click the…
NOTE: You would use this feature if you had a lengthy document and wanted to capture all of the acronyms that are mentioned in the document so that you can create an appendix, a glossary, or an acronyms table. You might also use it to make sure that you identified all acronyms the first time…
Do you have trouble catching passive voice in your writing? Word can help! Passive sentences aren’t incorrect: most of the time they just aren’t the best way to phrase your thoughts. Sometimes passive voice is awkward and can obscure meanings, while other times it’s just vague or wordy. Try this in Microsoft Office Word: 1.…
What key strokes can speed up your work in Word? Alt + 0150 = short dash (en dash) Alt + 0151 = long dash (em dash) Ctrl + Shift + End = highlight entire document Ctrl + A = select all Ctrl + B = bold Ctrl + C = copy Ctrl + insert =…