Furthermore, you can demonstrate your ability to future employers or educate team mates and colleagues.īeyond the specifics of MS Word shortcut keys, learning these hotkeys will help you across other Microsoft Office programs too. Plus, learning these shortcuts will give you a broader understanding of the software. Learning hotkeys and keyboard shortcuts is the best way to use Word quicker. If you only have a basic understanding of Microsoft Word you could be getting pipped at the post by someone who does. Although apparently, people with a more in depth knowledge are getting recruited quicker. Virtually all workers in mid and high level jobs have some familiarity with Word (and Excel), we all use it. Image by Daniel Lobo Posted on JanuAuthor C.K.Ease of use and broad functionality has made MS Word one of the most successful ever programs. What are your favourite shortcuts? Are you a Mac user? What shortcuts do you use? Feel free to share in the comments below.
wi means “write intro.”Ĭreating shortcuts can save your wrists from too much mousing, clicking, and typing.
Choose letter combinations that you’ll remember easily. Tip: Begin your shortcut with a period, so you don’t accidentally choose letter combinations that are words (“.at” for “insert alt text” is better than “at,” for example). With: Could you write a one-paragraph intro to frame the module?
Your computer will type the sentence for you when you type. Create your own “text expander” using shortcuts. In the With box, type the sentence that you want your computer to type for you. In the grid that pops up, type a two- or three-character shortcut in the Replace box. In Word, click on File, Options, Proofing, Autocorrect Options. You can create a shortcut for these “standard” comments, too! Here’s how: If you work on multiple documents like I do, you might discover that you’re typing the same comment repeatedly. To save your wrists from repetitive strain, click anywhere in a word and use the keyboard shortcut Alt + R, C. But that’s a lot of clicks if you have to repeat this action hundreds of times in a week. In Word 2016, you could, of course, wander over to the ribbon, click on the Reviewing tab, and select New Comment in the Comments area.
Beta readers can use this feature to provide feedback, too. Editors use the Comments feature in Word to ask writers clarifying questions or to make suggestions.
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