The Deadline is Approaching

I've mentioned a couple of times over the past ten days that I'm now accepting students for my Beginning Word Macros Master Class course, and that the registration doors are now open.

The doors won't stay open forever, however. In fact, they will close in just a few more days, at the end of the day on Wednesday (November 20). It's not too late to join the class, but you'll want to act soon, as time is running out.

If you haven't checked out the course yet, you'll really want to do so. Full information can be found at this page:

https://macrosmasterclass.com/discover-how-to-supercharge-word/

Since the course deadline is approaching, I'll send you another reminder or two during the week. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the tips in today's issue of WordTips!

—Allen

WordTips (ribbon) for 16 November 2024

Turning Off Automatic Resizing of Tables by Default

You can format your tables to either keep cell sizes static or to automatically resize based on cell contents. By default, Word assumes you want resizing to happen automatically. If you don't, then you'll appreciate the techniques presented in this tip to turn this feature off.

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(Thanks to Patrick Sedgwick and Michael Avidan (MVP) for contributing to this tip.)

Configuring Spell Check for Internet Addresses

When writing technical documents, URLs are a common thing to include in your text. Normally Word will mark these as incorrectly spelled. You can, however, configure Word so that it ignores them.

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Microsoft Style Checks, Now in Word

PerfectIt now brings Microsoft Style directly into Word, helping you maintain clarity, conciseness, and inclusivity in every document. With checks for bias-free language, capitalization, and punctuation, PerfectIt ensures your writing meets trusted standards. Try PerfectIt free for 14 days.

Changing the Starting Page Number

Word normally numbers pages in a document starting at one and extending as far as the number of pages you have. If you want, you can adjust a starting page number for any section in your document. It's easy to do, as explained here.

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Understanding the For ... Next Structure

Spend any time creating Word macros, and sooner or later you will need to repeat some of your programming code a certain number of times. That's where the For ... Next structure comes into play.

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WordTips YouTube Channel

Do you like to learn visually? Make sure you check out the WordTips YouTube channel. New videos are added weekly. (I typically try to add them on Tuesdays and Thursdays.)

New video: Spelling Out Page Numbers
If your document is more than a couple of pages long, adding page numbers is a nice finishing touch. You can even have the page numbers be spelled out using words by applying the technique described in this Quick Tip.

New video: 2 Easy Ways to Add a Cover Page
Formal reports look better when they are set up with an introductory cover page. Here are two easy ways you can add a cover page in a snap.

Help Wanted

This section is for those having problems making Word behave. If Word is giving you fits, feel free to submit your own Help Wanted question.

If you have a solution for the problems below, click the link after the problem to send us your answer. (All responses become the sole property of Sharon Parq Associates, Inc., and can be used in any way deemed appropriate.) If your response is used in a future issue, you will be credited for your contribution to the answer.

Reducing Document Size with Many Images

I have been charged with creating an operation manual for our company. The manual will include quite a few mandatory images. I've been adding the images, but the document has become quite large. Is there a "best way" to reduce the impact that all these images have on the size of the document, yet still maintain image quality?
—Melinda Wilson (provide an answer for this Help Wanted question)

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