General Tips - Saving

Save: While tying, it is a good idea to save a file frequently especially if, like me, you are not a fast typist. The first time you save the file, Word gives it a name which could be either be “Doc1” (and the next time, Doc2), or the first few words of what you have typed – say “Dear Sir” if it is a letter. It is best to give it a name of your choice which, by the very name indicates what it is about. Also if you are frequently redoing the same work but do not want to erase the earlier attempt, add a running number to it. I prefer adding this number prefixed by a “v” (for version). So if this is say my second Post but my third attempt at it, I might save it as “Post Two v3”. Going on, do remember to keep saving your work, a simple Ctrl with "S" is enough.

Emails - Using Bcc

While sending a mail, the "To" option is always used, frequently so is the "cc". Ever tried using the "Bcc" (Cannot readily recall what this stands for). While sending the mail to several persons, you may not want others to see one or more recepient. The e-mail will reach  though the addresses entered in Bcc will not be visible to the others.

Word - Spacing between paragraphs

Paragraphs: Many of us prefer to keep an additional space between paragraphs and usually press the Enter Key twice. A simple way is to press the Ctrl key alongwith the zero button the first time you add a paragraph. This has the added advantage of automatically increasing the gap each time you add a paragraph.