Are you looking for new ways to save time in Microsoft Word? Word 2007 provides plenty of ways to save you time. And, chances are, you're not using these features to the best of your benefit. So look no further! I have six great, overlooked time-saving features for Word. And, you can get up and going with them in no time. Start saving time in Microsoft Word 2007 now!
Maybe you want to apply formatting consistently throughout your documents, but you don't have the time to spend. Or, maybe you just wand to insert text easily. These tips and more are covered!
Maybe you want to apply formatting consistently throughout your documents, but you don't have the time to spend. Or, maybe you just wand to insert text easily. These tips and more are covered!
1. Insert Blocks of Text Quickly With Quick Parts
Creating templates in Microsoft Word is nothing new. You can create a blank document upon which to base all you other documents. That's great when it comes to formatting. It can also help you with boilerplate text.But, Word 2007' Quick Parts feature takes thinks up a notch. The features isn't a template. However, it lets you insert boilerplate text in any document. And, the text can be formatted to suit your document.
Quick Parts is excellent for adding cover pages, endnotes and tables with a few clicks of your mouse. Find out what you're missing now!
2. Use Bookmarks to Mark Trouble Spots in Your Documents
Bookmarks are essential when you're working on long documents. It obviates the need to scroll incessantly to find the part you would like to edit.All you need to do is mark a specific passage of your document. This is easy enough to do in a few clicks of your mouse.
Then, you can quickly navigate back to marked sections of your document. It will save you a lot of time when it comes to editing. And, you won't be frustrated by the constant scrolling!
3. Keep Your Formatting Snazzy With Styles
Styles are the ultimate tool for applying consistent formatting to your document. Word 2007 includes a number of built-in styles. But, any Word pro will create his or her own styles.It may take a little work to create your styles. Fortunately, though, you can base styles on text you've already created in your document.
When you're ready to apply a style to a portion of your document, it only take a few mouse clicks.
But, one of the best secrets of styles is that you can update them on the fly. Make a change to a particular style. Then, you can update every other passage based on the style to match the new style. So, last minute design changes are no sweat!
4. Custom Dictionaries Check Specialized Lingo
Word 2007's spelling feature can be a life safer. It can save you from embarrassing typos and misspelled words.But, the feature can also be an annoyance. It may not recognize the words you type. Or, it may try to suggest an incorrect spelling of a word. This is particularly true with specialized document vocabulary.
Fortunately, Word lets you add to its dictionary or create new custom dictionaries. Add frequently typed names or specialized terminology. Word will then be able to identify if the words are typed correctly in the future. This can save you a lot of time when it comes to editing!
5. Customized Shortcut Keys Take You Where You Want to Go Fast
Shortcut keys are the easiest way to save time in Microsoft Word. Instead of hunting through menus and command boxes, you can summon a command with a few keystrokes.Virtually every command in Word 2007 has a shortcut key. But, it may not be the most appropriate one for your needs. Or, one of the commands you use frequently may not have a shortcut key assigned.
Lucky for you, can customize Word 2007' shortcut keys. Change the default shortcut keys that are difficult to remember. Or, create a new one to save time. Shortcut keys are a great way to automate tasks.
6. Document Tags Make Finding Documents a Snap
We've all spent a considerable amount of time looking for a particular document. The problem becomes more complicated when your computer is disorganized. A sizable library of Word documents doesn't help, either.Well, starting with Word 2007, Word lets you add tags to your documents. These tags are invaluable when looking for a document. You can search by tag for a list of related documents.
You don't have to spend hours hunting down important documents if you use document tags. Get started with them now!
