Word 2008 for Mac boasts plenty of time-saving features. You can make typing easier and error free. Or, make it easier to find the file you need when you need them. More importantly, you can save time by making sure your Mac Word documents will be compatible with any version of Word.
Here are some tips that will help you accomplish all this and so much more:
Here are some tips that will help you accomplish all this and so much more:
1. Personalize Word With Your Contact Information
Printing envelopes in Word is hassle enough. So, wouldn't it be nice if the envelope wizard automatically entered your address in new envelopes?By entering your contact information, Word can insert it intuitively in documents where the information is needed. This can save you a lot of time. More importantly, it can save you from making embarrassing blunders on your contact information.
Personalize your copy of Mac Word 2008 now!
2. Use Document Properties
Many users overlook document properties. But, they're attached to every file you create in Word.Document properties are essentially meta data about the file. They show who created a file, how long it was edited, the number of revisions, and so much more.
Document statistics may be interesting. But, document properties' real power comes when you begin editing it. You can add keywords and other notations on the file. And that is invaluable when you're looking for the correct version of a file--or just any file you need to find!
3. Change the Default File Save Location
Most users are perfectly contented with Word 2008's file save location. By default, all files are saved to the Documents folder.But, maybe your computer's hard drive is filling up quickly. Or, maybe you want to save them to a server so co-workers can access the files.
In that case, it is time to change Word's default file save location. You specify the location where new files should be saved. When it comes time to save a file, you won't have to navigate through tiers of folders to find the right location!
4. Customize Word's AutoText Feature
Many people AutoText and AutoCorrect. AutoText is, perhaps, the less intrusive feature. It can be used to insert common text into documents.For example, AutoText can insert a greeting line or a closing line for a letter. Few probably use the AutoText feature with any frequency.
But, if you make AutoText work for you, it can save you a nice amount of time while you're working. All you need to do is take a little time to customize AutoText. Make the AutoText entries sound like your words! Find out how it's done!
5. Run a Compatibility Report
Document compatibility has improved considerably over the years. It is possible to exchange documents between different programs running on different machines.However, you will still encounter document compatibility problems. That's even true with Word documents ported between Windows and Mac versions of Word.
So do yourself a favor. Run a compatibility report on any document you'll be sharing with Windows users. It will save a lot of time and frustration down the road, when you're trying to solve what went wrong.
6. Create Your Own AutoCorrect Entries
AutoCorrect could probably take the reward for the most annoying feature in Word 2008. It corrects the words you type as you type. You may not even notice the corrections.Fortunately, AutoCorrect does a pretty good job most of the time. But, there are moments when it fails miserably. And it tends to fail in critical places.
In that case, you'll want to customize AutoCorrect. Change the entries that commonly trip you up. You can even add your own entries--creating shortcuts that speed up your typing! Get started with it now!
