Tools in Word 2003
Sorting a table
If you use tables in Word, sometimes you need sort it by one, two, or three columns.
Getting to the Point with AutoSummarize
Word can automatically summarize key points in documents, enabling you to create brief versions of documents
that readers can quickly scan. You'll find that AutoSummarize works best on structured documents such
as reports, white papers, technical documents, articles, and so forth. AutoSummarize does not work
especially well for fiction, correspondence, and other more loosely structured documents.
Skip spelling and grammar check for the selected text
Sometimes you need to skip parts of the document during a spell check. E.g., memos and letters can have
headings and address blocks with names and other text that slow down the spell checker. Blocks of
programming code or foreign words should not be checked for spelling too.
Also you may need to quote words and phrases with mistakes.
Also you may need to quote words and phrases with mistakes.
How to use abbreviations for fast and error-free typing of organization and person names
Typing a long organization or person name takes a lot of time and often causes typing errors and
inconsistencies. To resolve this issue you can introduce abbreviations and expand them through AutoCorrect
feature.
Quick typing of mathematical and other symbols
Mathematical and other texts require a large number of special symbols that are not present on the keyboard.
To simplify this task, you can assign a shortcut for frequently used symbol.
How to use AutoCorrect substitutions for fast typing of Greek alphabet and mathematical symbols
Typing mathematical symbols like Greek alphabet or symbols "≤", "≥", "≠", "∞" etc. takes a
lot of time. To resolve this issue you can assign and expand them through AutoCorrect feature.
Time saving tips with AutoText
AutoText provides a quick and easy way to store and insert frequently used text and graphics-not
automatically, but when you choose to do so.
When you create an AutoText entry, you can insert it with the Standard toolbar, the AutoText dialog box, or a keyboard shortcut. Word 2003 also allows you to delete, rename and edit AutoText entries.
When you create an AutoText entry, you can insert it with the Standard toolbar, the AutoText dialog box, or a keyboard shortcut. Word 2003 also allows you to delete, rename and edit AutoText entries.
Using document merge to simplify routine work
If you want to send several letters with the same text, but with different attributes (e.g., names of
recipients and their addresses), you can merge a document with a database (e.g., a table of Excel).