Manual column breaks let you control exactly where Microsoft Word wraps text to the next column, instead of letting Word do it automatically. Here’s how to insert a column break, find one and delete it. To put your text into columns, highlight the text and go to Layout | Page Setup | Columns and choose […]
If you regularly translate text from or to the same language, you can set default languages. Once you have set the languages, Microsoft Word will automatically translate the text as soon as you hit Translate, without you having to set the text each time. To set the default languages, go to Review | Translate | […]
Google Docs can be handy for sharing and working on documents with other people, but sometimes you just really need that file in Microsoft Word. No problem – it’s actually really easy to convert them. All you have to do is download the file and save it as a Word doc, Excel sheet or PowerPoint deck. If the Google Docs File is Open […]
I found at least six uses for the Excel Name Box beyond just displaying the current cell address. The Name Box is an unassuming little box at the top of your Excel worksheet that you may not have thought about much, but it has a powerful range of uses for selecting and moving around a […]
Adding color gradient effects to your text, shapes and borders is a good way to give it a bit more zing to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint or other Office docs. The gradient feature is quite sophisticated, with a wide range of options and adjustments available but not obvious. To add a gradient effect to text, select […]
