| Resource |
What it is |
| How to use Word’s keyboard shortcuts |
According to a 2011 Google survey, 90% of computer users
don’t use CTRL-F to search for a word — because they
don’t know such a keyboard shortcut exists! This video shows
common Microsoft Word functions that have keyboard shortcuts. If you
spend much of your day at the keyboard, shortcuts are an efficiency
tool you can't do without. |
| Common keyboard shortcuts |
This information sheet supports the How to use Word's keyboard
shortcuts video with a written summary of the most useful shortcuts. |
| How to use Word’s Track changes function |
Used with care, Track Changes can be one of Microsoft Word’s
more useful functions. Late in the editing process, it can provide a
clear audit trail of minor changes. But used too early, it will litter
the page with coloured lines, dots, arrows and boxes. This video shows
you when, and how, to get the best from Track Changes. |
| How to use Word’s Outline view |
Word's Outline view is a little-known function that helps you
organise your thoughts at the start of a big writing project. It's
ideal for quickly and easily building and organising an argument, and
for iterating it as you develop your draft. And it’s just a few
clicks away, as this video shows. |
| Common proofreading marks |
Proofreaders — including Get it Write!
editors — have a standardised way of marking up proofs to
indicate changes. If we have marked up proofs for you, you will need a
copy of this resource to make sense of what we have done! |
| Editing and writing style |
Editing is mostly a rules-based activity: the editor applies rules about the writing and presentation
of the document, to ensure consistency and compliance with Australian and international standards.
The publishing industry calls these rules 'style'. This resource explains our style rules.
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