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10 Microsoft Office tips - Get more done in less time!

Leyla Hayes-Wright • Sep 29, 2018

Essential Microsoft Office tips for working smarter & more productive

As a busy Virtual Psychology Assistant, I know that time is money! When you know some shortcuts on using Microsoft Office, you'll be able to work smarter and more productive.

There are many tips on using the software but here are 10 essential tips to get you started:

Microsoft Office

1. Holding the CTRL key down whilst pressing the Backspace key deletes the preceding word

2. To increase or decrease your font size, select your text and press Ctrl + Shift + > or Ctrl + Shift + <

3. To select an entire paragraph, make three rapid clicks anywhere on the paragraph


Microsoft Excel

4.To open multiple Excel files at once, select the files you want and click Enter; the files will open simultaneously

5. Jump to the edge of the sheet in different directions by clicking Ctrl + any arrow button on the keyboard

6. To quickly highlight your worksheet, click CTRL + A or the grey box left of Column A and above Row 1


Microsoft PowerPoint

7. To convert SmartArt to Shapes, just right-click on your SmartArt, and click Ungroup

8. Use the Advanced Section in Options to increase or decrease the maximum number of 'undo' allowed


Microsoft Outlook

9. Use Zoom on the status bar of the message to change the font size while reading your email

10. Press Ctrl+Shift+N in Outlook to create a new note, which can be dragged and positioned anywhere on screen; click on the Note icon at the bottom of the View pane to manage notes



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