When I write about my family history, I like to capitalize surnames; for example, Smith becomes SMITH. Cap'ing names makes them easier for readers to find in running text. I usually forget to capitalize some names and I have to go back to fix them. To make the task easy, I learned the keyboard shortcut to change case. Here's what you do:
1. Double click the name to select it. Word adds a highlight.
2. Hold down the Shift key, and press the F3 key.
Each time you press the F3 key (with Shift), Word changes the case to one of three settings: ALL CAPS (uppercase), Initial cap (sentence case), or no caps (lowercase).
Knowing this shortcut has save me lots of extra typing. In addition, while you have the name highlighted, you can also apply bold or italic attributes. To apply, hold down the Crtl key, and type the letter B or I or both.
Thanks, I've really been enjoying your tips and like that they are presented in an easy and short manner. Didn't know the umlaut deal in Word and use it for my Swedish genealogy all the time, just been using the alt codes. Thanks, Cheri
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Great tip! I had no idea about the Shift-F3 shortcut-- and I have specifically looked for it before.
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