Word Tips Express
Volume 1, Issue 1
October 2009 Issue

Welcome to the inaugural issue of the Word Tips Express! My goal with this, and every issue, is to bring you great Microsoft Word tips and shortcuts to help you work faster and be more productive.

And we might even have some fun along the way!

In this Issue:

• New on Word-tips.com
• Word 2007 Shortcuts: Minimize and Expand the Ribbon
• Featured Tutorial: Speed up Workflow with Word 2007 Building Blocks

I love to hear from my subscribers, so please reply to this e-zine with your comments, suggestions, and ideas for future issues!

All the best,

P. S. Since this is the first issue, I have a lot to tell you. So let's get started!

New on Word-tips.com

If you have visited Word-tips.com recently, you probably noticed some BIG changes! First, Word-tips has a brand new look. Second, you may have noticed the addition of my Technical Writing Business Center.

Now that my remodeling project is finished, I plan to add lots of new content. If you want to know about new pages right away, make sure you subscribe to my blog. I'll also feature my new pages in each issue of the Word Tips Express.

Newest additions:

• Microsoft Technical Support - Sometimes you need help directly from the source! This article explains how to navigate the maze of support options. Go there now...

Word 2007 Shortcuts:

Minimize and Expand the Ribbon

Have you ever worked on a small laptop and found that the Word 2007 ribbon takes up half the screen? If so, try this shortcut: CTRL + F1.

This key combination is a toggle that minimizes and expands the ribbon.

Did you know that you can also double-click the active tab to show and hide the ribbon? These two options work a bit differently, but I'll let you explore and figure out the difference on your own!

Tech Note: If the ribbon suddenly disappears, you either accidentally pressed this key combination or double-clicked a tab. Just double-click the active tab to restore the ribbon.

Featured Tutorial:

Speed up Workflow with
Word 2007 Building Blocks

If you are a long-time user of Microsoft Word, you may be familiar with using AutoText to easily add boilerplate text to your documents.

With building blocks, almost any type of text or graphic can be saved as a building block...more about AutoText and building blocks.

Next issue: Going Retro with the Quick Access Toolbar!

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