Office app tips and tricks

Tips for various legacy apps

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Here are some tips related to apps found in earlier versions of Microsoft Office and other desktop apps. The value might be limited, but some might find them useful.

Notes

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Word doc language

Shows how to verify the Language settings for a Word doc

Acrobat Pro export

When exporting Adobe Acrobat Pro docs to Word (DOCX) for conversion to Markdown, it’s best to:

  • Enable Retain Flowing Text
  • Turn off Include Comments

To locate these setting:

  1. From the Adobe menu, choose Export a PDF
  2. Select Convert to DOCX
  3. Locate and select the Settings button

Originally discovered in the 2020 edition, confirmed in the 2025 edition.