Microsoft Word for Lawyers (2024 Edition)

Craig Brody
Craig Brody | Craig Brody LLC

Craig Brody runs Craig Brody, LLC, a software training and consulting business. Craig has trained thousands of employees, managers, executives and students in application software including Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Craig also conducts and facilitates in person and online training workshops for professionals such as those in the fields of Accounting, Business, and Law.

On-Demand: July 30, 2024

2 hour CLE

Tuition: $195.00
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Program Summary

Effective and efficient use of Microsoft Word can save time and reduce frustration in completing legal documents. See how this is done in this comprehensive overview. Many shortcut keys and timesaving tips are demonstrated.

This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.

Key topics to be discussed:

  •  Fonts, Alignments, Spacing, Indents, Margins and Tabs
  •  Cut, Copy and Paste Methods including Format Painter
  •  Automatically Number Paragraphs including Multilevel Lists
  •  Styles (Apply, Create, Modify, and Link styles to Numbered Paragraphs)
  •  Tips to move through long documents; Navigation Pane; Find & Replace
  •  Insert Tables, Pictures, Signatures, Headers/Footers, and Page Numbers
  •  Use Section Breaks to create different Sections; Link and Unlink Sections
  •  Create Table of Contents, Table of Authorities, Footnotes, Cross-References
  •  Use Quick Parts: AutoText and Fields
  •  Review commands: Editor, Track Changes, Comments, & Protection
  •  Create and use Templates
  •  File Commands: Inspect Documents, Set Options, Share, Print and Save

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Craig-Brody_FedBarCraig Brody | Craig Brody LLC

Craig Brody runs Craig Brody, LLC, a software training and consulting business. Craig has trained thousands of employees, managers, executives and students in application software including Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Conducts and facilitates in person and online training workshops for professionals such as those in the fields of Accounting, Business, and Law. Conducts workshops, classes and consulting services for the University of Pennsylvania including the Wharton Business School and Penn Carey Law. Provides clients with spreadsheet analysis and design, software programming, consulting services and course curriculum including videos, reference guides and related materials.

Agenda

I. Fonts, Alignments, Spacing, Indents, Margins and Tabs | 2:00pm – 2:10pm

II. Cut, Copy and Paste Methods including Format Painter | 2:10pm – 2:20pm

III. Automatically Number Paragraphs including Multilevel Lists | 2:20pm – 2:30pm

IV. Styles (Apply, Create, Modify, and Link styles to Numbered Paragraphs) | 2:30pm -2:40pm

V. Tips to move through long documents; Navigation Pane; Find & Replace | 2:40pm – 2:50pm

VI. Insert Tables, Pictures, Signatures, Headers/Footers, and Page Numbers | 2:50pm – 3:00pm

Break | 3:00pm – 3:10pm

VII. Use Section Breaks to create different Sections; Link and Unlink Sections | 3:10pm – 3:20pm

VIII. Create Table of Contents, Table of Authorities, Footnotes, Cross-References | 3:20pm – 3:30pm

IX. Use Quick Parts: AutoText and Fields | 3:30pm – 3:40pm

X. Review commands: Editor, Track Changes, Comments, & Protection | 3:40pm – 3:50pm

XI. Create and use Templates | 3:50pm – 4:00pm

XII. File Commands: Inspect Documents, Set Options, Share, Print and Save | 4:00pm – 4:10pm

Credits

Alaska

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through Alaska's recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity.
Alabama

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Arkansas

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through Arkansas's recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity.
Arizona

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

California

Approved for CLE Credits
2 Technology in the Practice of Law

Colorado

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Connecticut

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

District of Columbia

No MCLE Required
2 General Hours

Delaware

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Florida

Approved for CLE Credits
2.5 Technology

Georgia

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Hawaii

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Iowa

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Idaho

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Illinois

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Indiana

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 Non Legal Subject

Kansas

Pending CLE Approval
2 Law Practice Management

Kentucky

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Louisiana

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Massachusetts

No MCLE Required
2 General Hours

Maryland

No MCLE Required
2 General Hours

Maine

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Michigan

No MCLE Required
2 General Hours

Minnesota

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Missouri

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Mississippi

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Montana

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

North Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
2 Technology

North Dakota

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through North Dakota’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity. Section 1, Policy 1.14
Nebraska

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

myLawCLE reports attendance to Nebraska on each attorney's behalf for all programs. Please do not self-report.
New Hampshire

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

As of July 1, 2014, the NHMCLE Board no longer provides pre- or post-approval of courses. Attendees must self-determine whether a program is eligible for credit, and self-report their attendance online at www.nhbar.org, based on qualification provisions of Rule 53.
New Jersey

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New Jersey's recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity, except for the courses required under BCLE Reg. 201:2
New Mexico

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Nevada

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

New York

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New York’s Approved Jurisdiction Group “A”.
Ohio

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Oklahoma

Pending CLE Approval
2.5 General

Oregon

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Pennsylvania

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Rhode Island

Pending CLE Approval
2.5 General

South Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

South Dakota

Not Eligible
2 General Hours

Tennessee

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Texas

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Utah

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Virginia

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Vermont

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Washington

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 Other (Office Management)

Wisconsin

Pending CLE Approval
2 Law Practice Management

West Virginia

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Wyoming

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

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