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Word 2013: Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts

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Learn helpful tips and shortcuts to create more professional-looking documents in Microsoft Word.

Syllabus

Introduction

Explore lesser-known features in Microsoft Word

1. Application and Document Defaults

Use the new interface
Disable the Start screen (Windows)
Disable the Start screen (Mac)
Set Dark Mode (Windows)
Set Dark Mode (Mac)
Set default font for new documents
Share and coauthor documents online

2. Adding and Formatting Text

Use automatic text replacement
Insert placeholder text
Work with website links
Select text more effectively
Maintain format during copy and paste
Use the Drop Cap effect

3. Spelling and Proofing Tools

Set the custom spell check dictionary (Windows)
Set the custom spell check dictionary (Mac)
Set the spell check language or disable spell check

4. Useful Tools

Show nonprinting characters
Word and character count
Compress pictures to decrease file size
Cite your sources with Researcher
Get help writing a resume from the Resume Assistant
Lock a document to restrict editing

Conclusion

Learn more about Microsoft Word

Taught by

Maria Langer

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