If you’re switching to Microsoft Office 2007 or higher from an older version you might be annoyed by its new Live Preview feature. Here’s how to disable it.
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Make Microsoft Word Always Paste in Plain Text
in Microsoft Word is when you copy and paste something into a document from another source, and it brings over the same formatting. Here’s how to make it always paste in plain text.
Display Microsoft Word Shortcut Keys in ScreenTips
I’ve already covered what ScreenTips are and how to enable or disable them. Microsoft Word also lets you show shortcut keys of the specific function in the ScreenTips box. Here’s how to display them to help you be more productive in Word.
How to Summarize Articles Using Microsoft Word
A cool feature in Microsoft Word is it lets you Automatically summarize articles and find key points of the document so you don’t have to read the entire thing. This saves you time and gets to the main points in a long document.
Turn off ScreenTips in Microsoft Word
ScreenTips appear when you hover the cursor over any toolbar button or control in Microsoft Word. They give users information about the specific control or command so they know what the control does. If you don’t need ScreenTips, disable them.
How to Insert Footnotes in Microsoft Word
Footnotes are necessary when you have to cite a source and give additional information about data in your document. Here’s how to add them in Microsoft Word.
Add Background Color to Word Documents
Adding a background color to your word documents is a good way to attract reader’s attention. Here’s a quick guide to show you how.
How to Add Page Numbers to Word Documents
When working on a long report, book or manuscript, you’ll want to add page numbers to keep everything in order and make it look professional. You can add page numbers in footer, header, margins, etc. Here’s how.
Make MS Word Create Automatic Backups
When you’re working on a large Word document, it will save over the earlier document versions. Here’s how to configure Word make automatic backups. In Word 2010, while working in your Word document, click the File tab then Options. The Word Options window opens. Click on Advanced. Then scroll down to the Save heading and […]
Stop MS Word from Creating a Hyperlink when Typing a URL
By default, when you type a full URL in a Word document, it creates a hyperlink. If you don’t want the URL to be a hyperlink, you need to manually undo it each time. But there’s an easier way — adjust AutoCorrect settings. First, click the File tab then click Options. Now select Proofing in […]
The Easy Way to Extract Images from a Word Document in Windows 7 [Office 2007/2010]
Earlier, I showed you how to Explore the Contents of a .docx File in Windows 7 and promised you a few groovy uses for this trick. Here’s a handy one: extracting images and pictures from a Word document. With this trick, you can quickly and easily save all the images that are embedded in a […]
Improve Your Writing Using Microsoft Word’s Built-in Synonyms and Thesaurus
Have you ever had one of those moments while writing where you knew what you wanted to say, but you couldn’t think of the right word express it? If so, you’re not alone. Anyone who has spent time writing is probably well-familiar with this dilemma. The best way I’ve found to overcome this problem is […]
How-To Save MS Office 2007 documents as a PDF or XPS
Shortly after upgrading to Microsoft Office 2007 I ran across this nice FREE add-on from Microsoft which allows you to save your documents in the Adobe PDF or Microsoft XPS format using all eight Microsoft Office 2007 applications. I use the feature almost daily so I’m sure all you groovyReaders will appreciate the find! […]
How to Convert PDF Files to Word Docs with a Facebook App
If you are looking for a free way to convert a PDF to an editable document, my first suggestion would be Google Docs. But, if you’re an avid Facebook user and you’d prefer something in-house –the PDF Converter (aka PDF to Word) app is worth a look. It isn’t without its limitations, but the app […]