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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Getting Started With Charts in Word 2007
Charts are an important part of many business documents and academic papers. They present data in an easy-to-understand manner. Fortunately, creating a chart in Word 2007 is easy. Word 2007 will walk you through the process of creating a chart. For help getting started, read this quick tip!

Line Numbering in Word 2007
Sometimes, you may wish to add line numbers to the margins of your documents. They make it easier to refer to specific portions of your document. They're particularly helpful if you're creating legal documents. Find out how to add line numbers to you're Word 2007 documents. It's easy!

Check for Word 2007 Updates
It is important to keep Microsoft Word 2007 up to date. Microsoft frequently issues updates that improve the performance, stability, and security of Word. Unfortunately, you may not be getting the updates you need to keep your version of Word in order. To find out how to check for updates in Word 2007, read this tip!

Inserting Symbols and Special Characters in Word 2007
At some point or other, you will need to insert symbols or special characters in your Word 2007 document. Unfortunately, symbols and characters like foreign currency symbols don't appear on your computer keyboard. That means you'll need to do a little extra work to insert them in your document. To find out what you need to do, read this quick tip!

Setting Print Options
Word 2007 provides a variety of options for printing your documents. However, not all of the print options are easy to find. If you want to specify options for print quality or duplex printing, you'll need to do some searching. Or, you can read my tip. I'll tell you where to find all of the printing options in Word 2007.

Selecting Similar Text Throughout a Document
You should get in the habit of using styles in Word 2007. This makes it easy to change formatting throughout your document easily. But, even if you don't use styles, there is a quick way to change formatting in different parts of you document. Find out how!

Changing ScreenTips Settings in Word 2007
Like previous versions of Word, Word 2007 features ScreenTips. When you hold your mouse over a button, the name of the button appears. Additionally, Word displays a brief description of the button. While ScreenTips are helpful for new users, advanced users may find them annoying. So learn how to disable Word's ScreenTips feature.

Tagging Your Word 2007 Documents
Microsoft Vista lets you tag your documents and files. This makes it easy to search for them in Vista's new Desktop Search tool. You can apply tags to your files in Windows Explorer. But if you're using Microsoft Word 2007, you can apply tags to your document when you save it. To learn more, read this tip.

Options for Sending Your Word 2007 Documents
As with previous versions of Word, Word 2007 lets you send documents electronically without opening Outlook. But, Word 2007 provides more options for emailing your document than other versions of Word. To learn more about your options, read my tip.

Inserting Line Numbers in Word 2007 Documents
Line numbering can help you refer to specific parts of your document. So you may want to number the lines in your document. Fortunately, Word 2007 makes it easy to add line numbering to your document’s margins. It is ideal for legal documents. Read this tip to learn about adding line numbers to your documents.

Showing the Number of Words in a Microsoft Word 2007 Document
If you’re working on an academic paper, you may need to know if your Word document meets certain length requirements. There are ways to estimate your document’s word count based on the number of lines it contains. However, Microsoft Word makes it easy to get an accurate count of the words in your document. To learn more, read this tip!

Showing or Hiding Formatting Marks in Word 2007
When you’re working on a Word document, it often helps to see formatting marks. The formatting marks will show you spaces, returns, tab characters, and more. To learn how to show or hide formatting marks in Word 2007, read this quick tip!

Disabling Editing Languages in Word 2007
Has the spelling and grammar feature in your version of Word 2007 gone haywire? Are correctly spelled words marked incorrect? If so, you're not alone. Many people have complained about this. Fortunately, there is an easy solution. Find out how to fix it.

Updating Fields and Linked Data Before Printing Documents
Microsoft Word should update linked data and fields before you print a document. However, this doesn't always happen. So, it is possible that your finished document may contain the wrong data. This can be a source of confusion and frustration for many users. But, there is an easy way to update linked data and fields before printing a Word 2007 document.

Remove Extra Space Between Paragraphs in Word 2007
Word 2007 offers many improvements over previous versions of Word. But, Word 2007 does have its annoyances. For example, Word 2007 automatically adds a space between paragraphs of the same style. And, the space cannot be deleted by using the backspace key. To learn how to remove the space -- and stop if from appearing, read this quick tip.

Changing the File Save Location in Office 2007
Your Word 2007 documents are stored in the My Documents or Documents folder, depending on which version of Windows you're using. But maybe you prefer to save your files in a different location. In that case, you can change Word 2007's default file save location. It will save you time and help keep you organized.

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