Microsoft Word is one of the most popular writing programs worldwide. Writing texts and changing the font is intuitive. But you can get more out of the program. If you want to work faster and easier with Word in the future, you should take a look at these tricks.
Formatting uniformly in Microsoft Word You probably know the problem: you want to insert text from another source into your Word file, but you want to adjust the font and size. Highlighting the text, changing the font, or changing it from bold to italic can take a long time. It's easier with the key combination [Alt] + [Shift] + [N]. You can use this keyboard shortcut to change the text you have selected to the standard format template. You can adjust the last deviations from the desired format by pressing [Ctrl] + [Spacebar].
Here's how you can translate with Microsoft Word
Do you want to translate a text written in German into English or you cannot understand an Italian expression in your file? No problem, because you can even translate with Microsoft Word . To do this, simply mark the required text passage and right-click on "Translate".
Word 2019
Word 2019 is the latest version of Microsoft word processor. You can test the many new functions free of charge via Office 365.
Easier searches in Microsoft Word with the "F" key
With a keyboard shortcut trick you can easily search for terms in Microsoft Word.
The key combination [Ctrl] + [F] is probably a little better known, but it should not be missing in our tricks for Microsoft Word. This key combination is particularly useful for long documents with many pages. You can use it to open the search window and search for a word or a text passage in your document in no time at all.
Easily remove double spaces in Word
No more double spaces thanks to the hidden search function in Word. Careless mistakes such as double spaces are annoying, especially when it comes to serious cover letters in applications. You can avoid double spaces by using another hidden function in Word. The key combination [Ctrl] + [H] opens a window in which you can search specifically for double spaces. Then just type two spaces in the "search for" field. Then just enter a space in the "replace with" field. With the "Replace All" function, all double spaces are automatically replaced.
Word makes it possible: design a document
You can also find hidden tricks for beautiful designs in Microsoft Word.
For people who do not have a feel for the right formatting or color design of your document, there is a practical function in Microsoft Word: The Microsoft Word Designs. The "Design" tab at the top of the screen offers a selection of different designs that you can transfer to your document. In this way, your documents immediately look more professional and also have an appealing color. This is even easier if you select the "New from template" tab when you open the document and use a Word design.
Additional functions in Microsoft Word are really useful
It is worth taking a look at the additional functions available in Microsoft Word. This saves you a lot of time when working with the writing program. You can also discover other shortcuts for editing your Word document in our other articles. If you don't want to spend money on a writing program, AbiWord might be a good alternative for you.