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4 Quick tips in Microsoft Office Word 2003

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1. Convert Text to Table in MS Word – Assuming you had some bulleted texts with the words separated with commas on each line, e.g

Seun, Tolade, July 21
Dotun, Daniel, July 16
Coleman, King, July 7
Joseph, Aparati, March 26
James, Talmond, October 7

To convert the following series of text to table: select the entire text > click on table on the Menu bar > selectConvertText to Table (see result below).

Seun Tolade July 21
Dotun Daniel July 16
Coleman King July 7
Joseph Aparati March 26
James Talmond October 7

2.  Performing calculations in MS Word: Assuming you had a table in Word with figures, you do not need to go to MS Excel to perform simple calculations or even apparently difficult ones. Amazingly, the way you type your formula syntax is the same in Word and Excel.

To work with formulas, click on the Table menu > select Formulas and there you go!

Ayo 50
Dan 75
Chid 81
206

3. In the same vein, you can create Charts in MS Word

Select your data > click on InsertPictureChart

You have all charts classification as in Excel.

4.  AutoCorrect: If there is a word / sentence you use often, and you don’t want to go through the pain of retyping the text whenever you need it, let’s say your initials to be replaced with your name, you can add it to your AutoComplete selection.

To do that, go to Insert menu > AutoTextAutoTextType your entry in the space provided > click on Addbutton.

Next time you start typing the word, MS word gives you the option to automatically complete the entry. Simply press the Enter key or F3 on the keyboard.

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Seun Tayo-Balogun created The Brief Network. The Brief Network shares practical tips and inspiration for success. Seun is the CEO of Brief Essentials, Creative Director for Techmonks Limited. Seun is an Entrepreneur, Teacher, Business Strategist and Technology Consultant focusing on Ecommerce and Digital Business growth.

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