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LinkedIn Learning

Word Tips and Tricks

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

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

Nick Brazzi

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