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Microsoft Word 2003
Help and Tips

Save time using Microsoft Word 2003. Read our helpful topics including keyboard shortcuts, adding a table of contents, customization, and Word 2003 security.

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#1: Remember Shortcut Keys
Learn Word 2003 shortcut keys for virtually any operation.
 
#2: Add a Table of Contents
Make it easier for readers to find key sections of your Word 2003 documents.
 
#3: Get Rid of the Fancy Quotes
Remove Word 2003's smart quote auto-correct feature for more portable documents.
 
#4: Tips for WordPerfect Users
Make Word 2003 act a little more like WordPerfect while you transition from one word processor to another.
 
#5: Disable Reading Layout
Prevent Word 2003's Reading Layout for more accurate-looking documents onscreen.
 
#6: Get Updated!
Patch known security exploits in Word 2003.
 
#7: Create Blank Lines in Lists
Add white space to your Word 2003 lists, making them more readable.
 
#8: View Page Thumbnails
Diagnose Word 2003 page layout issues by viewing thumbnails.
 
#9: Disable Animated Text
Keep your text from blinking, lighting up, and sparkling.
 
#10: Ref or MERGEFORMAT in Documents
Seeing the text "Ref" or "MERGEFORMAT" in your Microsoft Word 2003 documents? Here's a fix.
 
#11: View Text Matching a Style
Quickly highlight all headers or other styled text in your Microsoft Word 2003 document.
 
#12: View and Compare Formatting
View a Microsoft Word 2003 document's section formatting and compare it to other sections or text.
 
#13: Drag to Move Text
Forget using cutting and pasting to move text in a Microsoft Word 2003 document.
 
#14: Easy Table Creation
Create a table in Microsoft Word 2003 without clicking and editing data in each cell.
 
#15: Look up a Word Online
Define a word online using Microsoft Word 2003.
 
#16: Stop Requiring CTRL - Click
Visit hyperlinks in Microsoft Word 2003 without holding down the CTRL key.
 
#17: View in Full-Screen Mode
Use more of your screen real estate to edit a Microsoft Word 2003 document.
 
#18: Disable Smart Tags
Keep Smart Tags from appearing in your Microsoft Word 2003 documents.
 
#19: Remember More Files
Let Microsoft Word 2003 remember more recently used files.
 
#20: Remove 'Getting Started' Pane
Disable the "Getting Started" pane that appears when running Microsoft Word 2003.
 
#21: Speed the Display of Complex Documents
Keep complex documents from slowing down Microsoft Word 2003.
 
#22: Prevent Page Breaks Inside Paragraphs
Keep paragraphs in Microsoft Word 2003 documents from splitting to separate pages.
 
#23: Obtain the Current Document's File Size
Find out how much room a Microsoft Word 2003 document takes on disk.
 
#24: Work on Two Separate Document Sections
View or edit two different parts of a Microsoft Word 2003 document simultaneously.
 
#25: Hide the Office Clipboard
Keep the Office clipboard from showing next to your Word 2003 document.
 

See Also:

Microsoft Outlook 2003 @
Microsoft Outlook 2003 help, including the Calendar, Notes, sending e-mail, security and privacy, and more.

Microsoft Excel 2003 @
Microsoft Excel 2003 tips and tricks for developing spreadsheets (worksheets). Adjusting macro security, tweaking Excel 2003 startup, customizing Excel spreadsheet views, and more.

Microsoft Office 2003 @
Help on purchasing, installing, and using the Microsoft Office 2003 suite.

Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 @
Create memorable slide shows and presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint 2003. Plus learn how to tweak PowerPoint for your own needs.

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