Summary

As you can see, Microsoft Word offers many no-code methods for automating tasks, formatting, workflows, keystrokes, and commands on the PC, and each method has advantages and disadvantages. With custom keyboard shortcuts, you can save time and open specialized or hidden Word commands or simply create a keyboard shortcut that is easier for you to remember. Keeping your hands on the keyboard does save time in the long run but having to remember and memorize a lot of keyboard shortcuts takes time and is not for everyone. For others, using Word's AutoCorrect and AutoFormat features in not-so-common ways to create short lists and add hard-to-remember and -spell words or company jargon and acronyms can be a timesaver. Or, for bigger lists and blocks of text, using some of Word's custom Quick Parts or building blocks might be a good option. The downside is that some of these features are not compatible with Mac users yet. And of course, there are always macros, which is...