May 7, 2024

Microsoft Word’s Hidden Gems Revealed

Let’s talk about the unsung hero of your daily grind: Microsoft Word. Yep, that trusty old word processor that’s been your faithful companion through countless drafts, revisions, and late-night pleadings. But there’s more to Word than meets the eye. 

Sure, you might think you’ve got Word down pat. You can type, you can format, you can maybe even insert a table or two without breaking a sweat. But what if we told you there’s a whole world of Word wizardry waiting for you to tap into? Something that will help you take your legal practice from mundane to magnificent, one keystroke at a time. 

Do you know how to configure Word’s interface so it works better for legal users? You can fix default formatting in new documents, prevent random formatting changes in existing documents, and fix programmatical default settings. Once you learn to identify and solve the reason that the formatting in Word seems to have a mind of its own, you’ll be shocked at the amount of time you save on each document. 

Security issues like metadata and encryption are a huge concern in the legal field. By mastering Word like a pro, you can make sure you aren’t unwittingly sending damaging information to opposing counsel in your documents. You can also negotiate documents electronically so that you’ll be able to easily identify how another party has edited your document. 

And let’s not forget about arguably the hardest task in Word: Tables of Authority. No more painstakingly typing out each citation by hand. No more endless scrolling through your document to double-check every reference. With Word’s automatic Table of Authorities, you can save precious time and sanity, leaving you free to focus on the finer points of your legal argument. 

Mastering Microsoft Word isn’t just about knowing how to type. It’s about unlocking efficiency, style, and collaboration that can transform your legal practice. If you’re ready to do things in Word you never thought possible and work with much less stress, then nationally renowned Word expert Barron K. Henley’s new webinar series is for you! 

Advanced Word Wizardly for Lawyers and Staff is a game-changing experience that will make you wonder how you ever lived without it.  Learn the ropes, from expert-level shortcuts to secret weapons you never knew existed. By the time you’re done with these sessions, you’ll create documents with the finesse of a seasoned pro. Plus, you’ll have more time to focus on what really matters—winning cases and serving your clients.