Word 2013: Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts

Unlock the full capabilities of Word 2013 with expert tips, tricks, and shortcuts.

You already know the basics of Word 2013. Ready to take your skills to the next level? Unlock the full capabilities of this powerful word processor with advanced tips, tricks, and shortcuts from author Maria Langer. First, explore five tips you should know regardless of how you use Word, including tips for selecting text and changing the document view. Then dive into shortcuts for managing files, entering and editing text, formatting documents, and publishing.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Using the exercise files

1. Five Tips Every Word User Should Know

• Selecting text
• Changing the document view
• Showing and hiding formatting marks
• Applying styles
• Clearing formatting

2. File Management Shortcuts

• Working with recent files
• Changing default saving options
• Entering document properties

3. Text Entry Shortcuts

• Using Quick Parts
• Working with AutoText entries
• Using Word fields
• Automatically entering text

4. Text Editing Shortcuts

• Inserting special hyphens, spaces, and symbols
• Choosing paste options
• Using the Spike
• Editing the custom dictionary

5. Text Formatting Shortcuts

• Setting default document options
• Using themes and style sets
• Revealing formatting
• Using the Format Painter
• Setting tabs on the ruler
• Indenting paragraphs
• Creating drop caps
• Inserting and removing hyperlinks

6. Page Formatting Shortcuts

• Navigating your document
• Wrapping text around images
• Creating text insets
• Working with page breaks
• Setting multiple columns
• Creating custom first page headers

7. Publishing Shortcuts

• Embedding fonts
• Adding a watermark
• Creating a PDF

Conclusion

• Next steps