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How to Use Mail Merge: Excel to Microsoft Word

The mail merge function in Microsoft Word lets you insert information into a template document....

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English Dialects: What Is Canadian English?

Despite the stereotypes, Canadian English is not saying “aboot” instead of “about.” It is actually...

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English Dialects: What Is British English?

English may have begun in England (sort of – it’s a Germanic language, after all)....

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Vocabulary Tips: On the One Hand, On the Other Hand

The phrase “on the one hand… on the other hand” is common in English. But...

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5 Tips for Developing a Brand Voice

A strong brand voice can take a company to the next level. But, likewise, a...

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English Dialects: What Is American English?

You may have heard people describe certain words or spellings as “American English.” But what...

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Citing Images in APA Referencing

Most sources you cite in a college paper will be text based (e.g., books and...

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Word Choice: Half vs. Halve

Sometimes, seemingly simple words can cause problems. Take “half,” for example. It is a common...

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A Handy Guide to Microsoft Word Shortcuts

Being proofreaders, we spend a lot of time using Microsoft Word. And being people, we’re...

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Word Choice: Flammable vs. Inflammable

There are many words where “in-” can be added as a prefix to create a...

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Punctuating and Formatting Dialogue in Fiction

Dialogue – i.e., the words spoken by characters in a story – is a vital...

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Word Choice: Faint vs. Feint

Does thinking about homophones make you feel dizzy? Then you either feel “faint” or “feint.”...

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