The key to effective study online is the ability to use time efficiently and effectively. There are 10 little known tricks and techniques in Microsoft Word that you can use to achieve both! Students who are serious about their learning will use this software to gain an edge in their online classrooms.
1.) Word allows you to check not only the spelling but also the grammar in your document. You can set up permissions for the software to find everything from clichés to first person perspective. Click the Office icon to open Word preferences. Select [Word Options]. Click to open the [Proofing] menu option. Click [Settings] under the When correcting spelling and grammar in Word. Select any number of the different grammatical issues you wish to use from the check box list. You will soon be on your way to drafting nearly flawless college essays!
2.) Page Layout in Word is set by default to 1-inch margins. This is the appropriate format for MLA & APA citation. Save time by doing nothing!
3.) You can receive INSTANT feedback on errors in your work by right clicking on words and passages underscored with a green wavy line. Select [About this sentence]. In addition to learning about your grammatical errors, you will receive clear examples on how to revise your work!
4.) Save your work from threat of plagiarism by marking your essay as a Final Draft. Click the Office icon in the upper left hand of the page. Select [Prepare] from the drop down menu. Select [Mark as Final]. The document will save and lock itself so no additional changes can be made!
5.) Enhance online security by making sure you have left no traces of sensitive personal information in the document! Click the Office icon in the upper left hand of the page. Select [Prepare] from the drop down menu. Select [Inspect Document]. You can choose the different areas you would like Word to check for personal information.
6.) Create a professional looking document with a header! Simply right-click above the text line to open the [Edit Header] function. Place your cursor in the typing area and key in an abbreviated document for your document!
7.) No more citation worries! Click on the [References] tab. Select the appropriate style from the drop down menu under [Citations & Bibliography] . Begin by clicking [Insert Citation].
8.) Take notes on articles created by Word by using Side-by-Side view. Under the [View] tab, click on [View Side by Side] in the [Window] area.
9.) Create a professional looking class projects! Open the [Page Layout] tab. Click on [Themes]. Choose one of the suggested themes or click [More Themes from Microsoft Office Online] to choose from the online collection!
10.) Take the guesswork out of meeting word and/or page minimum guidelines! Select the [Review] tab. Click on [Word Count] under [Proofing] for an instant statistics report on the number of words, pages, characters, spaces and a number of other aspects!
Spend more time writing and less time trying to navigate Word by using these great 10 steps to success!
