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Creating tables can be difficult and confusing.  However, Microsoft tries to help with the “autofit” option.  First, build a table.  Then, in Word 2003, pull down the Table menu and choose AutoFit. In Word 2007, it is more complicated.  Click the Insert ribbon, choose Table.  Then click the “layout” tab of the new “table tools” menu and choose Autofit.  This little option makes fixing tables SO easy.

Does the Ruler bug you? Would you like to turn it off? Pull down the “View” menu and click “Ruler.” This technique will allow you to see more of your document without scrolling. Every little bit helps!

Need to create an organizational or genealogy chart? Pull down the “Insert” menu, choose “Picture” and then “Organizational Chart.” in Word 2007, pull down the “Insert” menu and choose “Smart Art.” It’s one of those little hidden gems in Word!

Did someone send you a document typed in all “UPPER CASE?” Change it quickly by highlighting the objectionable text, and repeatedly hitting Shift-F3 until the correct case is shown.