{"id":8389,"date":"2021-12-13T07:00:41","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T07:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carecomputers.co.uk\/?p=8389"},"modified":"2021-12-13T07:00:41","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T07:00:41","slug":"work-smarter-in-microsoft-word-with-these-10-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creativeideasfactory.co.uk\/carenew\/work-smarter-in-microsoft-word-with-these-10-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Work smarter in Microsoft Word with these 10 tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A Microsoft 365 license is packed full of features, applications, and functionality, with Microsoft Word being gold standard for word processing. The software was released in 1983and has since received 16 major releases with new features added to enable users to work more effectively. Although Word has been a mainstay in Microsoft\u2019s produce suite for many years, not everyone knows how to use all the features available. In this article we discuss our top 10 tips for working smarter in Microsoft Word.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Quickly Insert Links into a Document<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are many keyboard shortcuts that can be used within Microsoft Word, some of the most common s include Ctrl + C to copy, Ctrl + X to cut and Ctrl + V to paste. However, a lesser-known shortcut is using Ctrl + K to add a hyperlink. Simply highlight the text you want to add a hyperlink to, then press Ctrl + K to open the Links pop-up.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Select the Default Font<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The default font for Microsoft Word is Calibri, however you can change this if you primarily use your favourite or business font. To do this, open the Font popup from the Home tab (or click Ctrl + D), select your desired font and click \u2018Set as Default\u2019. In this popup you can also select the default font size.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Quickly Find and Replace<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When working in a larger document it can be difficult and time consuming to locate and replace all instances of a specific word or phrase. Microsoft Word allows you to automatically search your document using the Find feature and quickly change words with the Replace feature. To find all instances of a word or phrase click Ctrl + F, type the word or phrase, then click the drop down and select \u2018Replace\u2019. Type what word you would like to replace it with and click \u2018Replace All\u2019.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Use the Dictation Tool<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes it\u2019s easier to dictate documents, rather than type them, especially if you\u2019re on the go. To do this within Microsoft Word, simply click the microphone icon on the Home panel and Word will convert your speech into text.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Add Lorem Ipsum Text<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When formatting a document that doesn\u2019t have all the text ready, it\u2019s best to use placeholder or Lorem Ipsum text. This placeholder text contains nonsense words and sentences, but it\u2019s structed to help with formatting. To add Lorem Ipsum text, type \u2018=Lorem()\u2019 and click Enter. This will create 5 paragraphs of text, if you want a specific number of paragraphs type the desired number into the parenthesis and Word will generate them.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Ensure Documents Meet Accessibility Guidelines<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Before sending a document to someone, it\u2019s important to ensure it meets accessibility guidelines, so everyone can easily read it. To check if your document meets these guidelines go to the Review tab and click \u2018Check Accessibility\u2019. This will open a side panel that gives insight into areas that need improvement.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Auto-Update Date and Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re creating a contract template that needs to include a date or time stamp, this can be auto updated within a Word Document. To insert a date, click \u2018Date &amp; Time\u2019 from the Insert tab. This will open a popup where you can select your desired format. Check the \u2018Update automatically\u2019 checkbox and click okay and the date will be inserted as a field to update automatically.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Use Templates to Save Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to create a visually appealing document quickly and easily, such as a resume or brochure, you can use a template. To use a template, click \u2018File\u2019, \u2018New\u2019, then use the search bar to search for a specific template and click whichever one you want.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Remove Unwanted Formatting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When copying content from one source to another, often the formatting does not match correctly. To reset formatting within a section, highlight the desired section and click Ctrl + Space.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Protect Your Document<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a document that needs protecting, Microsoft Word has multiple features to help. To do this, click \u2018File\u2019, \u2018Info\u2019, \u2018Protect Document\u2019. This will open a drop-down menu with different options to protect your document, including restrict editing, encrypt with password, and restrict access.<\/p>\n<p>With these tips you should be more productive and work smarter in Microsoft Word. 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