How to send bulk emails using Mail Merge in Word
For the most part, I find people have heard of a Mail Merge. The process of combining a list of contacts with a letter which you can then merge together and print. Did you know that you can also use a mail merge to send bulk email messages? This saves time and quite often your […]
How to use Quick Parts in Word
Do you find yourself repetitively inserting the same sentence, paragraph or images into documents on a regular basis? Today I’d like to introduce you to the world of Building Blocks and Quick Parts in Microsoft Word. Microsoft Word, and likewise Microsoft Outlook, have an amazing feature called Building Blocks. Building blocks are saved objects or […]
Embed Excel in a Word document
Did you know that you can insert Excel into Word? That’s right, you can have the functionality of an Excel worksheet sitting inside your Word document. This is one of the many functions that I find people aren’t aware of. Microsoft Office provides a few options surrounding this function. You can select how the file […]
How to fix “compatibility mode” in Word
Does your document show [Compatibility Mode] in the Word title bar? You’ll be happy to know that this is a simple fix. Compatibility mode identifies to the user that a document is not using the most recent file format. Let’s take a look at how to fix compatibility mode in a Word document. Microsoft File […]
How to disable the Start Screen at startup in Office programs
In recent versions of the Microsoft Office programs, users now see a Start screen appear when any of the programs are launched. This Start Screen gives you quick access to various functions such as any recent files you have opened and the ability to choose a new blank document or file or various templates which […]
How to create a basic table in Word
Being able to create a table in Word allows you to present information on the page in a column and/or row format. Many users associate a table with the “ever so obvious” layout where borders are displayed. Whilst this is a perfect way to utilise tables, tables can do so much more. Below is a […]
Compress file sizes of graphics or photos in Word
Quite often when working with long documents using Microsoft Word, you need to be mindful of file sizes. If you are utilising multiple graphics or photos within your document then this will have an effect on the end file size of your document. I work with long documents on a regular basis, both for work […]
How to open any Microsoft 365 program
For those starting out using Microsoft Office and even for those familiar with the programs, our computers can sometimes be a treasure trove full of so many programs that it’s impossible to find the one we want. Being able to open any Microsoft Office program can sometimes take longer than it should. The vast majority […]
How to create a cross-reference in Word
When working with long documents in Word, you may find yourself searching for an easy way to link content between different pages. I’ve seen many imaginative ways of performing this function using Microsoft Word but today I want to show you the easiest way. Let me introduce you to a cross-reference. What is a cross-reference […]
How to customise numbered list alignment in Word
I recently saw an issue arise on a discussion forum where a user asked a question related to the alignment of a numbered list. The solution was a simple one but as the author commented, how would anyone not familiar with the “lingo” know how to find the solution without help? Needless to say, this […]