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Fixing broken cross-references in Word

Monday, October 8th, 2007

I.K. writes to say that we recently edited some files in which the cross-references had become broken. For example, a pointer in Section 2 to Section 9 had became a pointer to Section 0; other references simply displayed as “Error! Reference not found.”

The references had “broken” when we split the original file into three sections for editing and then put it back together. Oops.

Luckily, I.K. knew how to fix the problem and sent us instructions on how to do so as well: In the newly merged document, hit Cntrl-A (select all) and then F9 (update fields).  After doing this, the references should again  take the reader to the right place when  clicked.

Easy as pie.

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Removing a Watermark in Microsoft Word

Sunday, January 14th, 2007

A fellow editor just wrote with another problem related to Microsoft Word. Seems that a document she was trying to edit had the word Draft splashed on the background every page, in big, blue, 40-point type. This “watermark” was a huge distraction. Could she get rid of it?

Indeed she could, and she did. To remove a watermark in Word:

  • On the toolbar, click Format.
  • Click Background, and then Printed Watermark.
  • Select the No Watermark checkbox.

Voila. Happy editing -

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Turning off Autocorrect in Microsoft Word

Saturday, January 13th, 2007

One problem that can plague writers and editors who handle a technical material is that Microsoft Word’s Autocorrect feature can sometimes “correct” words that you don’t want it to. It’s just another way that Microsoft tries to make life easier for you (I guess), but winds up treating you like a child that doesn’t really know what it needs.

To stop Microsoft from autocorrecting your text:

    • On your toolbar, click Tools.
    • Click Autocorrect Options, and select the Autocorrect tab.
    • Deselect the Replace Text as You Type checkbox
    • Click OK to save your changes.

    Word will continue to note any oddly spelled words with its trademark squiggly underline, but it will stop changing words for you as you type. Buh-bye, nosy old Autocorrect!

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