Start Page: Text expanded — typing less but getting more
Text expansion tools can help with speed and accuracy of text entry, especially in those moments when you don’t want to or can’t voice dictate.
Seth Wilson
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Start Page: Untangle your many logins with a password manager
Christmas is just around the corner. You finally have a couple of days off to binge watch that Netflix show you’ve been hearing about, only to be asked to enter your password. You fiddle with the remote to type in the password in vain. So much for goodwill toward men. Thankfully, there’s a solution to this challenge: a software-based password manager.
Start Page: Use automation to harness benefits of modern technology
Why is there so much talk about automation in the practice of law these days? Almost every legal technology source extols the benefits of automation. There must be a reason, right? Yes. Automation of routine tasks can benefit your practice in multiple ways.
Start Page: A deeper dive into using tech tools to turn talk into text
If you have ever tried talking to your computer, it feels a little strange (and may get you a few strange looks from colleagues).
Start Page: Tech tools to turn talk into transcribed text
You can use a voice recorder or iPhone to capture your thoughts and plan future actions. Over the next few articles, I want to share some thoughts on modern dictation — turning your thoughts into text using technology.
Start Page: How I pre-bill my time to get the right things done each week
In the book “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,” Stephen Covey talks about the principle of beginning with the end of your life in mind. I suggest a smaller version of the concept. Ask yourself each week, “what do I want/need to accomplish this week?” Write down the items. As you look at the list, think of how you would bill your client for accomplishing that task.
Is it time for lawyers to #deletefacebook?
Recently, I was notified that I have been on Facebook for 12 years. I joined during my 3L year when you needed an email account associated with a school. Largely, I signed up because I wanted to keep in touch with my siblings and this new platform seemed to be what the cool kids were […]
Start Page: Is it time for lawyers to #deletefacebook?
This article will provide an overview of the issues surrounding this current Facebook faux pas, with a focus on what questions lawyers should be asking themselves.
Start Page: Overcome the propensity to procrastinate — Email edition
Follow these Outlook tips and you’ll increase your productivity and put off procrastinating for another day.
Start Page: Automate Microsoft Word documents with built-in tools
In the last article in this series, we discussed automating text entry for creating discovery with sequence fields. This article will expand on this process and others using Quick Parts/Auto Text to help you speed up document drafting.
Wilson: Use Word sequence fields to speed up discovery drafting
This article will be a collection of three tips that can be used to speed up the various portions of discovery document drafting. Combining the formatting and these tips will help increase your efficiency when using Microsoft Word.
Start Page: Set the table with authority for Word document contents
After reading this article, never again will you hesitate to rearrange sections of your brief due to your fear of redoing the Table of Contents or Table of Authorities.
Start Page: Online billing and e-invoicing options for lawyers
This article discusses the various online billing and e-invoicing tools available to lawyers today. As always, be aware of your ethical compliance responsibilities when utilizing any online or third-party service.
Start Page: Wrapping your head(ers) around footers
Hopefully this article will help you wrap your head around the header and footer tools in Microsoft Word.
Start Page: Microsoft Word for lawyers: Give me a (section) break
This article will show you how to apply two types of page numbering in one document. Future articles will build on this skill to help you craft complex Microsoft Word documents.
Start Page: Microsoft Word for the legal profession — format defaults
Can Microsoft Word help you maintain competence and avoid procrastination? Yes, if you take some time to make your software tools work for you.
Start Page: Microsoft Word for the legal profession: reformat documents
For 2017, the Start Page column will focus on Microsoft Word. Each article will help build skills you can use each day in your practice to be more efficient and effective for your clients.
Start Page: Decorate your documents for the holidays (and beyond)
One of the best (or worst?) features of Microsoft Word is its automatic formatting. Properly understood, Microsoft Word’s automatic behavior controls are incredibly helpful.
Start Page: Outlook Quick Steps can break email full-court press
Create one to three Quick Steps that you will commit to using for the next week. Then, practice those quick first steps.
Start Page: The appeal of the newest Apple iPhone? The core
This article will provide a brief overview of the new features available on the iPhone 7 to help you determine if it’s time to upgrade.