Shortcut for changing between upper case, lower case, and title case

 

The easiest way to change between upper case, lower case, and title case is to use the Shift+F3 keys together.

After you’ve typed your word or phrase, highlight it. Then press the Shift+F3 keys until you see the case you’re seeking.

1. When using title case, all words are capitalized (except for minor words).

2. When using upper case, all letters in every word are capitalized.

3. When using lower case, all letters in every words are lower case.

Reference Initials

 Reference initials are the initials of the typist. As seen below, the reference initials go at the bottom of the document, two lines below the writer's identification. They will be typed using lowercase letters.

The difference between a tab and a first-line indent in Word

 A first-line indent in Word can be set by using the first-line indent marker. You’ll need to be sure to have your ruler displayed in order to view the marker. From the View tab, check the Ruler box, and you’ll see the First Line Indent marker:

Select the paragraphs for which you want the first lines to be indented. Then move the marker on the ruler to the point you want the indent. Each first line will now be indented to that point.

If you choose to use Tab, you'll place your insertion point in front of the text you want to move. The default space when selecting Tab is 0.5 inches.

Press Tab:

IDD Codes and Country Codes

 

IDD (International Direct Dialing) codes and country codes are special access codes that are needed to make a phone call from one country to another. Below is a chart of some examples:

To make an international phone call, dial, in the following order:

1. the IDD code
2. the country code for the country you are calling
3. the area code (if applicable)
4. the telephone number

As noted in the chart, the United States and Canada have the same IDD and country code. When providing a U.S. telephone number in a document being sent to an international address, use a plus sign in front of the area code, instead of the IDD code, followed by 1.