If your job requires you to use Microsoft Word regularly, or if you use it often in your free time, then you want to iron out any potential frustrations you may have with the software. There are many things that you can configure in Word. Obvious examples include the appearance and style of the text, however, it’s also possible to configure the interface as well. So, if there … [Read more...] about How to Disable the Mini Toolbar in Word
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How to Change the Default File Type in Word
Most users of Microsoft Word will be perfectly happy with saving all their documents in the default “docx” file type and perhaps occasionally exporting a document as a PDF. In work environments, however, there may be times where you may need to use one of the alternative file type options that Word can save in. … [Read more...] about How to Change the Default File Type in Word
How to Transfer Microsoft Office to a New Computer
Microsoft Office is an incredibly popular suite of productivity applications designed to enable a wide range of aspects of traditional office work. When you get a new computer, you obviously need to reinstall all of your software, but when it comes to reinstalling Microsoft Office you can save yourself the cost of buying a new licence, by instead transferring your licence from … [Read more...] about How to Transfer Microsoft Office to a New Computer
Fix PowerPoint Not Recording Audio
PowerPoint has a very handy feature that allows users to record audio in their presentations using their computer microphone. If this feature is not working as it should on Windows 10 or Mac, here are some troubleshooting solutions to help you fix the problem as quickly as possible so that you can resume working on that presentation of yours. … [Read more...] about Fix PowerPoint Not Recording Audio
Troubleshooting Powerpoint Not Saving Files
PowerPoint is still a pretty popular presentation software despite the growing competition offering alternative nifty tools and features to create better, more engaging presentations compared to their PowerPoint counterparts. Well, if you prefer to stick to PowerPoint but you're having trouble saving your presentations, we've got a few potential solutions ready for you. … [Read more...] about Troubleshooting Powerpoint Not Saving Files
How to Change the Theme in Word
Microsoft Word defaults to a light grey and blue theme with a cloud motif in the top-right corner. This is likely the only Word colour scheme that most people have seen, as the customisation features for Word are not widely used. There are, however, a range of colour options and motifs that you can choose between if you prefer to change the look of Word. … [Read more...] about How to Change the Theme in Word
How to Add a Custom Autocorrection to Word
Spell check is a key feature of Microsoft Word. By checking your spelling as you type, you can see if you’ve made any mistakes or typos. Spell check even suggests corrections, so you don’t have to separately search for the correct spelling of a word. One of spell check’s coolest features though is AutoCorrect. AutoCorrect comes pre-configured with a number of common typos … [Read more...] about How to Add a Custom Autocorrection to Word
Prevent Word From Replacing “Straight Quotes” With “Smart Quotes”
By default, Microsoft Word replaces all single and double quotes with “smart quotes”. These smart quotes are automatically angled to indicate the beginning and end of a quote, as they would be when written by hand. Tip: Smart quotes always default to being opening quotes, unless there’s a printable character directly in front of it, in which case, closing quotes will be … [Read more...] about Prevent Word From Replacing “Straight Quotes” With “Smart Quotes”
How to Change the Transparency and Color of an Image in PowerPoint
There are quite a few photo editing options you can use in PowerPoint. One of those options is changing the transparency of an image in your PowerPoint presentations. Another option you can use is adding some color to those images that would look great but in a different color. If you're not very familiar with PowerPoint, not to worry; the steps are easy to follow even if … [Read more...] about How to Change the Transparency and Color of an Image in PowerPoint
How to Turn a Picture Upside Down in Microsoft Word
When you need to do some picture editing, Microsoft Word might not be your first choice. But, the good news is that it does have some basic photo editing features you can use. If what you need to do is very little, you could very well get it done without having to open another program. One of those basic options Microsoft Word has is the option of turning an image upside … [Read more...] about How to Turn a Picture Upside Down in Microsoft Word