Archives for Tips

April 12, 2012

If you ever need to collaborate with colleagues or business partners on a document here’s how to show them the changes you’ve made at a glance.

When you turn on the ‘Track Changes’ option on your toolbar – the exact route will vary according to what version of Word software you have – any text you then add or delete will be shown in a different colour to the unchanged text. (Hint: Remember to do this before you start making changes!)

Each person’s changes are marked in a different colour so it’s easy to see who’s changed what.

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March 19, 2012

Are you, like many people, highly articulate when talking to someone in person but find that when you need to produce a written document you struggle to find the words?

If you find yourself lapsing into stilted business-speak or rehashing industry jargon, here’s a simple tip to keep your writing style warm and friendly. Picture the person you’re talking to in your mind as you write (if you’re writing for a group of people choose just one) and you’ll find you will automatically adopt a more conversational tone of voice.

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