23rd July 2002
When you insert a table in Word, is it almost always the same type of table? Well, if it is the default table (with 5 columns and 2 rows), then you're good to go. But if the table you insert most frequently is 6 columns and 10 rows in size, why not save yourself some time by making THAT your default table? Next time you go to Table \ Insert \ Table, keep an eye out for a checkbox that says "Set as default for new tables." Clicking that checkbox will set whatever you adjust on that "Insert Table" window as your default table configuration. And while we are on the subject of Word... let's take a look at a tip for applying more interesting borders to your Word documents. Open the "Format" menu and click on "Borders and Shading;" once inside that dialog box, click on the "Page Border" Tab. Now, click the "Custom" box and then click the drop-down arrow under the "Art" list box. When the list expands, you'll find a number of borders that can spruce up your document wonderfully. All that is left now is to click on a border, click OK, and voilá! The border will be applied to your document. (Someone must think that you Gnomies are pretty special today: getting two tips for the price of one!