Make Your Word Documents Smarter!
October 14th, 2005How would you like to insert someone’s address into a Word document with one click? If he/she is one of your Outlook Contacts, you can do it with a Smart Tag.
Before you try the next tip, select Tools | AutoCorrect Options… and click the Smart Tag tab. Make sure there is a check in Person Name (English) and Person Name (Outlook e-mail recipients). While you’re at it, make sure Address (English) is also checked.
If you type the name of one of your Outlook Contacts into a Word document and then press ENTER, the name will appear with a dotted purple underline. When you point to the underlined text, a Smart Tag will appear with a drop-down menu. By selecting the appropriate item from the menu, you can (1) insert the person’s address into the Word document, (2) generate an e-mail message to the person, (3) schedule a meeting with the person, or (4) open the person’s contact information directly in Word.
After you insert the address, it will also appear with a dotted purple underline. You can use a Smart Tag that appears next to the address to display a map or get driving directions (at Microsoft’s Expedia Web site).
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May 2nd, 2006 at 1:34 pm
this is a message for mannie,
hi mannie,
it’s been a while since we’ve talked. i love your blog and hope you can help with a macro we’re trying to create with a button on the toolbar to execute it. it’s a simple macro, that creates a document (fax cover sheet) by using a fax template. after closing word, the macro and button both disappear. please advise. thank you. p.s. i apparently have misplaced your email address. hope you’re well!