Header Row on a Nested Table

Word allows you to place all sorts of things within a table. You can even nest one table within another. Unfortunately, there are limitations on what can be done with a nested table. Repeating header rows is one such limitation.

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

Suppressing a Zero in a Calculated Sum

You can use fields to calculate a sum of values in a table column. Here are two ways you can modify what the fields display if the sum is zero.

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Word Macros, from the Ground Up

Macros are the key to making Word do what you really want it to do. I've written a complete tutorial that explains, from the ground up, how you can harness the power of macros. Word VBA Guidebook provides the information you need to finally conquer Word macros.

Getting Rid of Hidden Text in Many Files

Hidden text is a great boon if you want to make sure something doesn't show up on the screen or on a printout. If you want to get rid of that hidden text before you pass your document on to someone else, here's some techniques you can use.

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Word Link to Create a New Excel Workbook

It's easy to create and include links in your documents to other sources, in and out of Word. There are some limitations you should keep in mind when using these links. This tips explains what they are (at least when it comes to Word and Excel) and how to avoid potential problems.

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