Tips & Tricks for Outlook & Word

The 1-hour training seminar titled CLE: Tips & Tricks for Outlook & Word will provide attorneys with practical tips and techniques to enhance their productivity and efficiency in using Microsoft Office tools. Here are the key takeaways from the seminar:

• Microsoft Word Tips:
  • Automate Repetitive Tasks: Learn how to use Quick Parts and Auto Text to automate common text entries and save time.
  • Demystifying Outline Numbering: Understand how to effectively modify an outline list number and indents (the right way) to create well-structured documents.
  • Document Formatting: Master the use of Format Painter, Find and Replace, and other tools to clean up and format documents efficiently.
  • Zoom and Navigation: Quickly zoom in and out of documents with ease.
  • Keyboard Shortcuts: Utilize various keyboard shortcuts to streamline your workflow and improve document formatting.
     
• Microsoft Outlook Tips:
  • Email and Calendar Management: Discover effective strategies for managing emails and calendars in Outlook, including turning emails into appointments and using rules to automate email forwarding.
  • Quick Steps: Create Quick Steps to perform multiple actions with a single click, such as forwarding emails to your legal assistant.
  • Email Calendar Availability: Manage and share your calendar availability efficiently.
  • Conditional Formatting: Apply conditional formatting to make important emails and appointments stand out.
  • Go to Date: Use the Go to Date function to calculate 20 days out from a specific date for docketing reminders on the calendar.

By the end of the seminar, attorneys will be equipped with actionable strategies to improve their document formatting, manage their time more effectively, and enhance their overall productivity in their legal practice.

SPEAKER: Kerri Bourland, Training at Your FingerTIPS®