- 5 Ways to Prevent Data Loss
While data loss affects everyone who uses a computer, it is especially problematic for those who use word processing software. There is nothing more frustrating than losing the important documents that you've spent so much time creating. Unfortunately, the most effective thing you can do to stop data loss is to prevent it -- here are some tips to get you started.
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- 5 Word Processing Mistakes to Avoid
Creating top-notch documents with your word processing software doesn't need to be difficult. Follow these basic rules, and you're guaranteed a great looking document every time.
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- Adding and Removing Folders From the My Places Bar
The My Places bar provides a way for you to navigate quickly to the folders where you frequently store your files. The default settings are somewhat limiting, but you can customize it, adding your own folders to the list, so when it comes time to open or save a file, you don't have to do a lot of navigation to find the folder you want.
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- AutoExec Macros: Running a Macro at Word Startup
An AutoExec macro will run everytime Word starts. This can be a handy tool for certain macros -- particularly if you're looking for as much automation as possible. Find out more on AutoExec macros.
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- Finding Word Templates on Office Online
Microsoft offers a variety of templates on the Office web site. If you’re looking for help formatting your document, the Office site is a good place to start. Fortunately, Microsoft makes things easy by allowing you to download templates from within Word.
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- Inserting Bookmarks in Your Word Document
Although the collaboration features in Word make it easy to identify portions of the document that have changed, if you're working on a large document, it will
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- Page Number Errors & the NUMPAGES Field
If you're having problems with Word displaying the wrong number of pages in your document, then you'll want to read this tip before you try anything else. The NUMPAGES field probably needs to be updated. Fortunately, this can be accomplished quite easily.
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- Paste Options -- Change the Way Text is Pasted into Word Documents
When you paste text from another document or from an outside source, the original formatting is retained. In most cases, you will probably want the text to blend seamlessly into your document. Microsoft anticipated this and has included the Paste Options button. It provides quick access to changing the formatting of pasted text. Find out how to use the button. Or, if the button b
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- Removing Personal Information from Word Documents
As more and more features are added to Word, there is an increased danger of revealing private information when you share a document electronically. Here's an easy way to keep the personal information you share to a minimum.
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- Retaining Excel Formats in Mail Merge
Getting the formatting right when you use an Excel data source for mail merge can be extremely frustrating. There are ways to correct the formatting by using switches in the field codes, but it can be a time-consuming and frustrating exercise. Fortunately, there is an easy way to circumvent the use of switches and still have your data appear as you would like it.
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- Tables -- Converting a Table to Text
Have you ever wanted to remove a table from a document -- without losing the contents of the table? Well, you're not alone. You could spend a long time cutting and pasting the contents of the table. Or you could do it the easy way with Word's Convert Table feature.
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- Troubleshooting Word -- Problems With Word's Registry Entry
Persistent problems with Word can often be traced back to one of two things: the Normal.dot template or a problem with a Windows registry entry for Word. Fortunately, they're both easy to fix. This tip will show you how to troubleshoot problems with Word's registry entry.
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- Working With Word's Personalized Menus
Confused by Word's menus? In recent versions of Word, not all menu items appear at first, only the frequently used commands. Get the scoop on how it works and
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- Working With Word's Personalized Menus
Confused by Word's menus? In recent versions of Word, not all menu items appear at first, only the frequently used commands. Get the scoop on how it works and how you can turn off Word's personalized menus.
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