In this video I provide a walkthrough for creating a list of abbreviations using MS Word and MS Excel for Mac in combination.

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Timestamps:
00:00 – Create a List of Abbreviations in MS Word
00:33 – 1. Find and Highlight all Abbreviations/Acronyms/Initialisms
00:43 – 2. Type [A-Z, 0-9]{2,} into /”Find what/”
00:56 – 3. Use Wildcards and Highlight /”Main Document/”
01:16 – 4. Open MS Excel and Remove Duplicates
01:40 – 5. Correct any Errors
02:07 – 6. Define each Abbreviation
02:21 – Resources

3 Resources For You:
https://proofed.com/writing-tips/how-to-type-fractions-in-microsoft-word/

https://proofed.com/writing-tips/how-to-add-a-hyperlink-in-a-microsoft-word-document/

https://proofed.com/writing-tips/symbols-special-characters-microsoft-word/

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