We’ve talked a lot recently about keyboard shortcuts and how they can improve your productivity in Microsoft Word, but did you know you can customise these further? So far we’ve covered basic functions, navigating Word’s ribbon, and formatting. In our final instalment on keyboard shortcuts, we’ll look at how you can customise Word’s existing keyboard shortcuts…
In our last post we shared some keyboard shortcuts for navigating the ribbon in Microsoft Word. As promised, this time we’re going to look at how keyboard shortcuts can also streamline the formatting process. As we spend a lot of time using Word on a daily basis, things like Styles and line spacing – and…
Although we might use keyboard shortcuts here and there, most of us rely on our mouse to navigate Word’s ribbon and select the tools we need. Something many Word users don’t know is that every command on the ribbon has a corresponding keyboard shortcut. There is some nuance to using keyboard shortcuts for the ribbon,…
Working in Microsoft Word is a very keyboard-focused task. But most of us still use our mouse for things like navigating the ribbon and applying formatting. When you’re busy typing, it can be frustrating having to stop mid-sentence, reach for the mouse, and start clicking around. At Documents With Precision, we spend a lot…
It may look easy on the surface, but choosing the right colour scheme for your brand can be a tricky process. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by nuances such as colour psychology, the colour wheel, hues, tones, etc., etc., particularly if you’re not a designer. Just how important is colour choice, though? Consider this:…
Using the right Powerpoint font can have a positive impact on your audience’s understanding of your message, and their reaction to it. Typography is an integral part of design, and it plays a big role in the effectiveness of your PowerPoint presentations. And not just from an aesthetic perspective. The first mistake a lot of…
Microsoft PowerPoint is the default application for business presentations. With an estimated 95% of the market share, and 500 million users worldwide, it is a normal part of everyday work life. But it also garners its share of detractors: who hasn’t heard of the phrase “death by PowerPoint”? Don’t blame the tools! This blog post…
What are PowerPoint icons? Icons are everywhere. From road signs to clothing labels to smartphone apps, these universal symbols transcend language barriers to communicate information quickly and concisely. By demonstrating concepts in a single, instantly recognisable pictogram, icons dispense with extraneous detail and require less cognitive effort from your audience than bullet points or paragraphs…
In our last post we shared some basic formatting tips for your Word documents. This week, we’re going to go a bit more in-depth and look at styles. Styles are sets of text formatting rules that make it quicker and easier to ensure consistency in your documents. If you apply the style Heading 2, for…
A few weeks ago we shared some tips and tricks for improving your PowerPoint presentations and like presentations, Word documents are also an integral part of today’s business world so in this post we outline five formatting tips for Word documents, and how they can help transform your business documents. Why is formatting important? For…