Title: MS Word Power Tools: Essential Editing Techniques for Healthcare Documentation

Presenter: Laura Bryan, MS, MT(ASCP), CHDS, AHDI-F

CEC: 1 Technology & Tools (TT)

Session Description: MS Word is loaded with editing power tools—some widely known but many only known by power users.  This webinar will cover the little-known editing techniques that will transform the way you work.  You will discover Extend Mode for selecting text and new ways to use AutoCorrect and AutoText to edit SRT drafts.  You will be inspired to create simple but clever time-saving macros.  No matter your role or level of experience in healthcare documentation, you are sure to learn new tips and tricks for increasing productivity and accuracy.

Learning Objectives

1. Discover built-in editing tools in MS Word. 
2. Use shortcut keys for selecting text, navigating, and editing. 
3. Apply AutoCorrect and AutoText to SRT editing. 
4. Create Word Macros to automate repetitive editing tasks. 

About the Speaker

Laura has been teaching MS Word for healthcare documentation for over 23 years with an emphasis on accuracy and productivity.  She has been a speaker at many local, state, and national meetings, and has authored manuals, workbooks, and textbooks for healthcare documentation that teach practical methods for working efficiently and thinking critically.  Laura currently owns a healthcare documentation technology company and is a member of the AHDI board of directors.

Recording Origination Date: December 15, 2022