Nippy and Cold

The weather is getting downright nippy here in the mountains. I reported a few weeks ago that we'd already had a couple of snowstorms. Then, for about ten days, the daytime weather warmed up a bit, though it still dipped to freezing at night.

Now, however, it seems that winter is getting more and more entrenched. Both nights and days are cold, and most of the tree leaves are gone. (It doesn't help that after the time changed, it is not just cold, but also quite dark when the workday is done.)

I hope that you aren't too discomforted in your neck of the woods and that you are looking forward to the quickly coming holiday season.

—Allen

WordTips (menu) for 8 November 2025

Batch Template Changes

Changing the template associated with a couple of documents is easy, but what if a whole directory needs to be changed? These macros will do it very quickly.

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Adding an AutoText Entry

Creating custom AutoText entries is not only extremely helpful, but very easy. This tip explains how.

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Do You Need an Index?

Word includes dozens of tools that, if used properly, can make your documents easier for readers to use. Chief among these tools are those that allow you to create indexes and special tables. Here's how you can master these tools to benefit your documents and your readers.

Viewing Document Statistics

As you develop a document, Word keeps track of certain statistics about the document itself. Here is how you can review those statistics.

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Adding Sidebars

When designing your document, you may want to use sidebars like you see in magazines and some books. This tip explains the easiest way to create your own sidebars, using text boxes.

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New video: Using the Drawing Grid
One of the lesser-known tools provided in Word is the drawing grid. You can easily turn this feature on and use it to help you easily position objects on a page.

New video: Removing a Multilevel List
Working with multilevel lists in Word can be frustrating. One frustration you may face is figuring out how to get rid of a multilevel list. This Quick Tip discusses how to do the removal.

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