Some time ago I wrote: “Paradoxically, a spell-checker is only useful if you can spell! It's a common misunderstanding that if you can't spell, a spell-checker will sort things out for you. It won't.” Is this still true?
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On this day: Saving your work
It’s always good to be reminded of how to avoid losing a load of work.
Read More5 minute tips: The wordprocessor file menu
You hear a lot of criticism of Microsoft, but one of the best things it did was standardise the way programs look in terms of menus and, to almost the same extent, icons. That's good to know because it means that there are rules governing where commands and features are located.
Read More5 minute tip: Spellchecker blues
Paradoxically, a spell-checker is only useful if you can spell! It's a common misunderstanding that if you can't spell, a spell-checker will sort things out for you. It won't.
Read More5 Minute tip: How to create a template in Word
Templates can save you hours, and the only limit there is to the number you have is the size of your hard disk (or your cloud storage). Although Word actually comes with many templates, you'll almost certainly want to create your own.
Read MoreSwipe to write
A handy hint for writing on the move.
Read More5 Minute Tip: A free bulk renaming utility
Here's a great utility for Windows users. It enables you to rename loads of files at once, in various ways.
Read More5 minute tip: get more from your battery
If you use a device like a phone, laptop or netbook, here's a handy tip to help you enjoy more writing time between battery charges.
Read More5 minute tip: Using a spell-checker
Spellcheckers are useful, even essential. But don't rely on them exclusively.
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