ScreenTips are little popup windows that show when you hover your mouse over a switch, or command, on the bow. They provide a short hint suggesting what that switch does, and might additionally contain the faster way secret for that command.

Notice both ScreenTips in the picture over. One shows the faster way made use of to make message bold, one does not. These shortcut keys in the ScreenTips are typically on by default. Nonetheless, if you don’t see them and also wish to transform them on, we’ll reveal you exactly how.

To start, open Word, Excel, or Publisher and also click the “File” tab. We’re using Word in our example, but switching on the ScreenTips in among these programs additionally affects Excel as well as Publisher. Outlook is likewise influenced by this adjustment, however you can not make the modification in Outlook.

On the backstage screen, click “Options” in the checklist of products on the left.

On the “Word Options” dialog box, click “Advanced” in the list of items left wing.

Scroll to the “Display” area as well as choose the “Show faster way keys in ScreenTips” check box so there is a check mark in the box.

Click “ALRIGHT” to approve the modification as well as close the “Word Options” dialog box.

Now, when you hover your computer mouse over a button on the bow, the faster way secret for that command displays in the ScreenTip.

This procedure relates to the ScreenTips that are built right into Office. You can additionally produce your very own custom-made ScreenTips that display when you hover your mouse over a word, an expression, or a picture.