Why won’t Word single-space my text?
One of the most frequent distress calls I get from Word users is, “Why won’t Word single-space my text?” If that’s what’s tripping you up, here’s what’s really happening.
Why most law firm Word training is a waste of time
Most law firm training is pretty ineffective. But why? Here are the erroneous beliefs that drive ineffective training, and what you can do about them.
Hate Word? Change it
Frustrated by how Word is laid out? Can’t find your most frequently-used commands when you need them? Features not working how you’d like? Chances are, if you know where to look, you can change it.
Copying vertical columns of text in Word
If you’ve ever needed to copy columns of text from a tabbed list and thought you had to retype them, think again. Try this trick instead.
How To Add a Style to Quick Styles
Even those who have used Quick Styles frequently don’t know that there are lots more Styles available in Word. Getting one-click access to a Style, though, really requires that it be listed in the Quick Styles gallery (that list on the right-hand side of the Home tab). If there’s a particular Style that you always want…
Creating new Styles in Microsoft Word
If none of the Quick Styles in Microsoft Word meet your needs, make one of your own! Here’s how.
Using the Clipboard to Multi-Paste
If you’ve got several phrases that you’re typing over and over in a particular document, save time by learning to use the Clipboard to select and paste each one. Here’s a tutorial on how to display and manipulate the contents of the Clipboard.
Cutting and pasting from WordPerfect (or elsewhere)
Copying text from a WordPerfect document into Word can result in formatting disasters. Here’s how to avoid problems.
Reader Question: How to double indent faster
Ever wanted one-click access to double-indent a paragraph (like for a lengthy quote)? One reader did, and here are the three methods I recommended.
The 4 Biggest Time-Saving Microsoft Word Features You’re Probably Not Using
Want to do things faster in Microsoft Word? These four time-saving features are where you will get the most bang for your buck. Learning these will shave time off daily repetitive tasks, making you more efficient (and maybe even helping you get out of the office earlier!). Click the link below to find out more about how these features can make you more efficient.
Why hanging indents are beautiful things
I used to be afraid to do hanging indents. (Silly, right?) But now I use them with confidence, and I’ve found they’re really handy. Click the link below to find out how I overcame my fear and the quick and easy way to fix hanging indents when they go wrong.
Printing Envelopes and Labels, Part 2: Labels
In a very belated follow-up to my post on how to create and format envelopes in Microsoft Word, here’s a post on how to create and format labels. Both originate from the Mailings tab in versions 2007 and 2010 of Word or from the Tools menu of versions 2002 and 2003 – not exactly the easiest places to find! I’ve included instructions for both the ribbon and non-ribbon versions of Word for those who haven’t upgraded to the latest release. Click the link below to see the full illustrated tutorial.
How to keep two words together on a single line
Need to make sure two words appear together on the same line, regardless of line wrap? Here’s how to do that by inserting nonbreaking spaces and hyphens.
When a tab is not just a tab, part 3: Center tabs
If you’ve ever wanted to center text on a point somewhere other than dead center between the page margins, you need to learn how to use Center tabs. Click through to the full article for a quick video showing you how to set one up.
How to set tabs (without tearing your hair out)
Having trouble setting tabs in Microsoft Word? Here are two quick methods, plus a tip on how to set tabs for one section of your document without messing up the rest of your text.
How to print an envelope in Microsoft Word
A WordPerfect Lover asked me to go “back to the basics” with some tutorials on essential Word functions, so I’m starting that effort with a tutorial on how to print envelopes in Microsoft Word. Click the “read more” link for a complete illustrated tutorial.
Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
If you want one-click access to the Microsoft Office commands, you need to use the Quick Access Toolbar. Here’s a video showing you two easy ways to add commands so you have quick and easy access to them as you work.
When a tab is not just a tab, part 2: right tabs
If you’ve ever had to line up columnar data in Word along the right-hand edge of the column (rather than by the left-hand edge), you need to know how to use right tabs. Here are step-by-step instructions.
When a tab is not just a tab, part 1: decimal tabs
If you ever have columns of numbers (particularly currency figures) you need lined up in Word, you need to learn about decimal tabs. Here’s a quick video introduction to inserting and using them.
What’s the deal with Word 2007/2010 line spacing?
Upgraded to Word 2007/2010 lately? Then you may have noticed your default line spacing got expanded. Here’s how to restore single spacing by default in all new documents.
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