You don't need to learn touch typing to save time using Office Word; there are plenty of other tips and tricks to try, too. Start by learning all about AutoCorrect ? this useful feature doesn't just correct mistakes, it can also be used to provide shortcuts for long words or passages of text. Open Word Options, select Proofing then AutoCorrect Options to set it up. It's worth checking out the AutoFormat As You Type tab while you're here to discover some more time-saving tips, such as surrounding words with the asterisk (*) character to convert them into bold text.