If your computer is operating as slow as a snail, it's time to run the Windows disk defrag utility. If you find that Microsoft Word is running slowly, this simple task can significantly speed up your PCs performance. What is "defragging" a hard drive? If your computer gets slower and slower over time, the most likely cause is file fragmentation. Opening, closing, … [Read more...]
How to Create Custom Word Styles
Are you tired of the the default Microsoft Word formatting? Creating custom Word styles puts YOU in the driver's seat when formatting your documents. In this tutorial, I show you several ways to create your own custom styles and apply them to text. If you don't know what styles are, or have never used them before, start with the Microsoft Word Styles Basics tutorial then … [Read more...]
Use the Windows Backup Utility to Protect Your MS Word Docs
The Microsoft Windows backup utility won't prevent disaster from striking, but it can sure help you recover. Nothing is more important than backing up your valuable Microsoft Word documents. This Windows tutorial shows you how. To be effective, always save computer backups to an alternate location, not on your computer. Storing backups offsite is the safest way to … [Read more...]