{"id":27620,"date":"2020-11-26T04:26:17","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T22:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mywindowshub.com\/?p=27620"},"modified":"2020-11-26T04:26:19","modified_gmt":"2020-11-25T22:56:19","slug":"microsoft-word-tips-to-work-smarter-and-faster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mywindowshub.com\/microsoft-word-tips-to-work-smarter-and-faster\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Word Tips to Work Smarter and Faster"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/sTqIo9p_LxwTqPPiaz2iBlCSZVWrGJHGh9PvzCoQ75CHAQjl8nVB7pDJ_kLxJtxfY0I3GuqPaB_EY5-8tcWduBoKzWsa_E3EARUAkf06PQn4-wYEMQCJGsmAjS0f9ziOW83yF-C5tuFU-6NfCA\" alt=\"Microsoft Word Tips to Work Smarter and Faster\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If working with documents is a necessary part of your job, you\u2019re likely going to use Microsoft Word at some point. That\u2019s why enhancing your skills and knowing the tips that help you work smarter is an essential skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about it, when you\u2019re rushing to meet a deadline, you probably won\u2019t have time to painstakingly go through your document to bolden the odd title in your document or fiddle with that alignment issue. By learning about these little tips and tricks to make your work smoother and faster, you can create, edit, and format your documents more efficiently &#8211; allowing you more time to focus on what matters. Below are some Microsoft Word hacks to make your work faster and easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use Plugins to extend your Microsoft Word Functionality.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No doubt, Microsoft word is a great software for creating and editing documents with many features that you will find useful. However, plugins allow you to extend the base functionality of Microsoft word. For example, a<a href=\"https:\/\/loio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> contract review software<\/a> plugin will provide you with another set of eyes to check for errors in your contracts. An editing and proofreading plugin can help detect errors that Microsoft Word\u2019s in-built dictionary cannot pick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plugins will help make your workflow easier and faster, so don\u2019t ignore them. If there\u2019s a service that you use, check if it has a plugin and install it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Be Familiar with Shortcuts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have a lot of work to do on Microsoft Word, it\u2019s easy to overlook the basics. An excellent way to make Word work for you is to make sure you\u2019re aware of the most common shortcuts and use them. These are some of the most common ones that help you work faster:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>To select a word, double-click it.<\/li><li>To select a paragraph, triple-click it.<\/li><li>Want to edit or replace a word throughout the document? Use Find and Replace (Ctrl + H or Cmd + H) to change all the instances it appears in a long document.<\/li><li>Know your keyboard shortcuts! There are more shortcuts beyond copy, cut, and paste.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Make Formatting easier with Styles.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/kGs1in6Qg6t7FD0yHSXjdoElfWwLCoudjBMackZukP8UWQ6aMnosD-n4Lioa4abFcUJvuSd1E8o4i7tmJfXMEiyLbpcM-t_aQrhI8C8wHe23wVZk9PfSZRWh6xGtkwvibuFbBPFzEjWe03T9xA\" alt=\"Microsoft Word Tips to Work Smarter and Faster\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A document with consistent formatting will always look professional and feel more readable. However, reformatting headings manually, fixing font, and spacing issues can be quite frustrating and a waste of time. That\u2019s why you have the Styles feature. It helps make your formatting consistent throughout your documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With styles, you can edit and apply predetermined formatting settings throughout your document, rather than manually editing each instance. Using the Styles feature means that you\u2019re less likely to miss an occurrence and end up with inconsistent formatting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another added advantage of having a well-formatted document is that it becomes versatile. You can send the document to someone and be sure that it\u2019ll look the same on their software, just like it does to you, even if they don\u2019t use Microsoft Word. Other software, such as<a href=\"https:\/\/loio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> contract review software<\/a>, sometimes rely on consistent formatting to understand the document and catch errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have a consistent formatting style, your work becomes easier and looks more professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use Templates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/BnUvRI9WMivdGmjRtnPbaOmdU_ehhkHLPFmTHUFOI54FNhdx8GwnMwpwLaOW9u4fwQiLFrbpguiAEQ1JeV9iBCL6_OELoBdC6Qhxwopq4KGJ886OeXTMQnwvmLG-nXHFqwav5-M47yfnaiZ84g\" alt=\"Microsoft Word Tips to Work Smarter and Faster\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve understood how to use the Styles feature, take it a step further by creating templates. 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