The Secret Life of Word: A Professional Writer's Guide to Microsoft Word Automation

The Secret Life of Word looks at Microsoft Word from the perspective of technical and other professional writers. It gives writers an in-depth look at the hidden capabilities of Word, and shows how to take advantage of those capabilities without being a programmer.

The Secret Life of Word will help you master the full gamut of Word mysteries, including AutoCorrect, QuickParts, BuildingBlocks, macros, Smart Tags, program-less VBA programming, and much more. There's something here for everyone who uses Microsoft Word, from new users to experts.

Inside the Book

• Preface
• Introduction to Word Automation
• Creating Macros
• Find and Replace
• Fields, Form Fields, and Content Controls
• AutoCorrect and AutoText/Building Blocks
• Smart Tags
• Exchanging Data
• Code Samples
• Automation Related Topics
• Glossary, Bibliography, and Index