QuickTips Index
Automatically Sort Data in Word 2007
When you're creating a list in Microsoft Word, you don't need to worry about putting it in alphabetical order. You can put it in alphabetical order after you complete the list--without any time-consuming cutting and pasting. All you need to do is use Word's Sort feature. It also works with numbers and dates. My tip will show you how to use Word's Sort feature!
Create and Insert AutoText Entries in Word 2007
AutoText is a handy way to save time in Microsoft Word. With the click of a button, you can insert commonly used phrases and names in your documents. For example, you can use it to insert greeting lines or closing lines in letters. Learn how to get started with AutoText in Word 2007 now! It's easy!
Templates -- Create Word Templates Quickly
Templates will save you a lot of time when you create new documents. If you're looking for a quick way to create a template, or want to make your templates easy to edit, then this tip is for you.
Save Big With Academic Discounts
Back-to-school time can really put a crimp in any parent's budget. That's particularly true if your child is starting high school or heading off to college. In addition to clothes and school supplies, they will also need software and computer gear. Fortunately, you can get a little help with back-to-school tech. Many students (as well as staff and faculty) qualify for academic discounts. Find out how to save big with academic discounts now!
Microsoft's The Ultimate Steal Save You Big
Microsoft offers a stripped-down version of its popular Office Suite for students and family. The price makes it attractive to many families and students. However, with Microsoft's The Ultimate Steal, students can buy a copy of Microsoft Office for even less. And, it will provide many more tools than the student and family edition of Office. Learn about Microsoft's Ultimate Steal now!
Inserting a Flow Chart in Word 2008
Charts are a great way to display information in a document. Your readers can quickly view and understand data. Flow charts, in particular, will help your readers understand a process or work flow. Fortunately, Word 2008 makes it easy to insert a flow chart in your document. Find out how it's done!
Create a Cheat Sheet for Word 2007's Shortcut Keys
You know that there is an abundance of commands and shortcut keys in Word 2007. Learning them all is a time-consuming process. But, you can get a little help. Print a list of shortcut keys. You can then refer to it when you're having trouble finding a command. It's a real time-saver!
Show Word's Shortcut Keys in ScreenTips
Shortcut keys will save you a lot of time when you're working in Word. But, you don't need to learn all of Word 2007's shortcut keys. Instead, have Word display the shortcut keys in the ScreenTips. Here's how!
Listing all the Commands Available in Word
You know that there are a lot of features and commands available in Word, but have you ever wondered what they all are? Find out how to get an exhaustive list of the commands, including where they're located and what shortcut key will activate them.
Show Word 2003's Shortcut Keys in ScreenTips
Shortcut keys can save you a lot of time when you're working in Word. If you don't know the shortcut keys for the commands, don't fret. You can have Word display the shortcut keys in the ScreenTips. Here's how!
Open and Save Files Faster in Word 2007 With Favorite Links
In Word 2003, the customizable My Places bar helped you navigate quickly to frequently used locations on your hard drive. My Places is gone in Word 2007. But, you can still customize the Open and Save dialog boxes. You won't have to search to find your documents!
Save Time Opening and Saving Files by Customizing Word 2003's My Places Bar
The My Places bar provides a way for you to navigate quickly to the folders where you frequently store your files. The default settings are somewhat limiting, but you can customize it, adding your own folders to the list, so when it comes time to open or save a file, you don't have to do a lot of navigation to find the folder you want.
Comparing Different Versions of a Document
Word’s Track Changes feature is essential for those collaborating on documents. It highlights the changes you’ve made to the document so that they’re readily apparent to others. Changes can then be accepted or rejected on an individual basis. You must activate Track Changes when you start editing a document. Fortunately, though, if you forget, you can show the changes using Word's Compare feature. Find out how it's done!
Disabling Automatic Bulleted and Numbered Lists in Word
Few features invoke as much ire as Word's automatic bulleted and numbered lists. Although it is designed to make your work in Word easier, many people struggle with it. The formatting can be removed manually or by using the "undo" command. But the easiest thing to do is to turn off automatic bulleted and numbered lists altogether. Find out how!
Using the Insert Table Toolbar Button to Insert a Table in Your Word Document
While there are many ways to insert a table in your Word document, using the Insert Table toolbar button is the quickest. While the table rows and columns will all be the same size, you can easily alter the table after you're done putting your information in the table.
Displaying the Office Clipboard
Many users love the new expanded clipboard that Microsoft has included in recent versions of Word. The problem is, it can be difficult to locate. Here are some tips for displaying the expanded Office clipboard.
Inserting a Chart in a Word 2008 Document
Charts are an excellent way to display complicated data. So, it isn’t surprising that charts are an integral part of many business and academic documents. Fortunately, Word 2008 makes it easy to insert charts into your documents. See how it's done.
Help Keep Your Computer Security With Office Updates
Most people don't bother updating Microsoft Word. In fact, many people don't even know Microsoft issues regular updates. Find out why it is important to download the latest patches for Word. And then make it a habit.
Inserting a Cover Page in a Word 2008 Document
A nicely designed cover page is often a necessity with certain types of documents. For example, many professors require a cover page for academic papers. But, a cover page is the finishing touch that will make any document stand out. Find out how to insert a cover page the easy way!
Adding AutoCorrect Entries to Mac Word 2008
Few of us are perfect typists. That's why Microsoft includes the AutoCorrect feature in Word. It corrects commonly misspelled words and typos. You can also use AutoCorrect to spell out abbreviated words. To learn how to add to the AutoCorrect dictionary in Mac Word 2008, read this tip!
Changing Font Case in Word 2007
From time to time, you may want to change the font case of text you typed in Microsoft Word 2007. Maybe you had the Caps Lock key activated. Or maybe you want to change the text to all caps. You could retype the text, but that is time consuming. Fortunately, there is an easier way to change the font case in Word 2007. Find out how it's done!
Password Protecting a Word 2008 for Mac Document
It isn’t uncommon for Word documents to contain sensitive information. Maybe your document contains personal data such as bank account numbers. Or, maybe it contains information about your business. In either case, you’ll want to protect your work from prying eyes. Find out how it's done!
Customizing Shortcut Keys in Word 2007
Shortcut keys can save you a lot of time in Microsoft Word. But, a frequently used command may not have a shortcut key. Or, you may wish to assign it a different shortcut key. Fortunately, creating or editing a shortcut key in Word 2007 is painless. Find out how it's done!
Creating a Flow Chart in Word 2008
Adding a flow chart to a Word 2008 document doesn't need to be difficult. Word's SmartArt feature will help you create and customize flow charts and other similar graphics for your document. And your results will always look professional. Find out how to use the SmartArt Graphics feature in Word 2008!
Changing the Macro Security Level in Word 2007
Word macros can pose a security risk to your computer. So, macros are disabled by default in Word 2007. This is a hassle if you rely on macros to speed up your workflow. Fortunately, you can change Word's macro security level. To find out how, read this quick tip!