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Customize Word for Mac to Improve Your Productivity

The features offered in Word can be overwhelming and confusing. But, if you customize Word, you'll end the confusion and make better use of these features. Learn how to customize Word for Mac now!
Word for Mac -- Changing the Default File Save Location in Word 2004
By default, Word saves your documents in your Documents folder. But you may want to save your documents in a different location on your hard drive. Or, you may even want to save them on a different hard drive altogether. Fortunately, Word lets you change the default file save location. Find out how!
Mac Office 2004 -- Turning off Word's Project Gallery at Startup
Microsoft Office’s Project Gallery is handy when you need a little help creating documents. It provides a number of options to get you up and going in Mac Office. But it can get in the way when you don’t need it. If you are annoyed by the Project Gallery, find out how to send it on its way!
Changing Your Personal Information in Word 2004
Word can automatically insert your personal information in your documents. But this can be an annoyance if you address or email address has changed. But you can update your personal information quite easily. Find out how.
Entering Your Contact Information in Mac Word 2008
After you install Mac Word 2008, you’ll want to take some time to personalize it. You can enter your name, address and other information in the program. Then, Word will use this information to help you customize your documents. To find out how it's done, read this quick tip!
Setting the Default Save Location in Mac Word 2008
Are you tired of searching for your documents? An easy way to keep them in order is to store them in the same location. Fortunately, you can change the default file save location in Mac Word 2008 easily. Read my tip to learn how to change Word 2008's file save location.
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!
Using and Customizing AutoText in Word 2008
AutoText can save you a lot of time when you're working on documents in Word 2008. It will automatically enter common words and phrases with a few mouse clicks. You can save even more time if you customize AutoText in Word 2008. This quick tip will show you how to use and customize AutoText in Word 2008.
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