Microsoft Word Tips & Tricks to Save Time - Part 1

TIME SAVING TIPS AND SHORTCUTS IN MICROSOFT WORD // Auto Populate Current Date, Select and Delete Text Quickly, Enable Document Protection. See how to precisely select text, quickly delete text, insert a date that automatically updates, and access document protection and security features. Click the link below to download Top Microsoft Word Tips for HR Professionals for these and other time-saving tricks and short-cuts in MS Word. 1) Select Text Quickly • Double-Click a word to select it • Press CTRL and click a word to select the entire sentence • Triple-Click a word to select the entire paragraph 2) Delete Text Quickly • Hold the CTRL key while hitting Backspace Result: Deletes a word at a time (quicker than Backspace alone!) 3) Auto-Update the Date & Time • Place cursor where you want the date to appear and go to Insert - Date & Time (under “Text” section) - select your desired format, and check the box to “Update automatically” Result: That date will update automatically every time you open or print the document (great for template letters, fax cover sheets, etc.) 4) Protect Your Word Document • Click File - Info - Protect Document Result: From here you can manage viewing and editing permissions, encrypt with a password, etc. __________ FREE DOWNLOADS: ✦ Visit https://mailchi.mp/cc54566c54bd/sharonsmithhr_mswordtips to sign-up for my e-mail list and get FREE downloads including Top Microsoft Word Tips for HR Professionals. __________ CONNECT WITH ME: Visit my website: https://www.sharonsmithhr.com for more information, tools and resources. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsmithhr Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharonSmithHR __________ NOTE: If you found this content helpful, please consider donating to my channel from this PayPal link: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=AJJ6SXERNDMYA&source=url. Your donation, no matter what amount, is greatly appreciated and goes towards producing content that enhances your productivity and elevates your skills. Thanks for supporting this channel! __________ RESOURCES: I use clip art and templates from PresenterMedia and I highly recommend them. They have an amazing selection and excellent terms. Here is an affiliate link: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=417324&u=2065055&m=43706&urllink=&afftrack= Some links included here are affiliate links. If you click on these links and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting this channel! __________ KEYWORDS: #MSWord, microsoft word tutorial, select text quickly, delete text in word, insert date to auto-update, protect word document, enable security, enable password, Sharon Smith HR, @SharonSmithHR __________ PLAYLISTS: ➤ Excel Tutorials for HR: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb80efKTbWuNjHDGgNeuGrGwOvh4JQC90 ➤ Excel Quickies (Around 2 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb80efKTbWuPI7fEWtroXHvJHhx5FnVMW ➤ Word Tutorials for HR: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb80efKTbWuMotoYEXBFMlB3PtsBlFn45 ➤ PowerPoint Tutorials for HR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBl4hDLjtiI&list=PLb80efKTbWuMcFRbsZO5wkXgYjBG4meRM ➤ For HR Professionals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FxsWiqtXR4&list=PLb80efKTbWuNk9PyISH2lxRI0JBekYANI ➤ For Job Seekers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVjc-NUn0mo&list=PLb80efKTbWuNB9ex-F50NRgt_V26U9UPx ➤ Welcome | About Me: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb80efKTbWuOd17uW4U2V8Xip0sTAfkLR