Adding Table Columns to Columns with Merged Cells

Word's table editor allows you to modify the structure of tables in a wide variety of ways. If you want to add columns to a table in which some of your columns include merged cells, the process can be a bit tricky.

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Date Last Edited

You can insert several dynamic dates into your document. One you may want is to add the date when the last edit was performed. Word doesn't track this date, but has other dates that may be more what you really need.

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Find what You Need, then Replace It

Find and Replace is the most powerful tool in Word's editing arsenal. Discover how you can use this tool to zero in on just the portion of your document that you need. From simple searches to complex patterns, you can use and master Find and Replace.

Consistent Spacing

It is a good idea to make sure that the spacing following each sentence in your document is consistent. Here's a handy macro you can use to ensure that there is only a single space after each sentence.

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Wrapping Text Around a Graphic

Place a graphic in your document, and you may want to make sure that your document text "wraps" around the edges of the graphic. There are several wrapping methods you can instruct Word to use; here's how to do it.

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New video: Aligning Digits in a Table
Placing information in your table is only half the battle. You also need to figure out the best ways to format that information so it is accessible and understandable. This Quick Tip discusses how to format cells so that numbers are aligned well.

New video: Rotating a Drawing Object
You can add all sorts of drawing objects to a document. Once placed, you can then rotate them to your heart's content. In this Quick Tip I show a couple of ways you can perform the rotation.

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