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