Tools in Word 2007
Choosing Math AutoCorrect options
The Math AutoCorrect tab of the AutoCorrect dialog box lets you to control whether and where
to have AutoCorrect replace math terms with math symbols. If you use math in your documents, Math
AutoCorrect can be a great timesaver; if you don't use math, turn it off by clearing the Replace
text as you type check box on the Math AutoCorrect tab.
Show the Developer tab
You should display the Developer tab when you want to write macros, run macros that you previously
recorded, or create applications to use with Microsoft Office programs. Do the following:
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
If you're a fan of the way AutoText worked in earlier versions of Word, you may be dismayed to see it
buried as one of the Galleries in the Building Blocks Organizer. Fortunately, it's as easy as
ever to create and retrieve an AutoText entry using the F3 key.
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).