Post by Jason Feng

When I started working with contracts, I wasted a lot of time scrolling between different parts (e.g. the definitions and the clauses). Next Wednesday, I’m partnering with Clio to present a free CPD webinar on how to use Microsoft Word better (link in comments), including how to save time reviewing contracts by: 1️⃣ Splitting out a different part of the contract You can split your view of the document so you can see different parts at the same time. All edits in the different views will be made to the main document as well. To do this, click on the “View” tab and choose either the “New Window” or “Split” option (depending on your personal preference). 2️⃣ Jump back-and-forth between automatic cross-references If you’re clicking an automatic cross-reference and want to return to your original position, there’s a shortcut available. To do this, use “alt + left key” after you’ve clicked the cross-reference. 3️⃣ Reviewing side-by-side comparisons If you’re reviewing two documents against each other (e.g. a head contract with a backed-down subcontract), you can make both documents scroll at the same time. To do this, click on the “View” tab, choose “View Side by Side”, select your other document and then click “Synchronous Scrolling”. If you think this is helpful, please tell a friend and register here for the webinar and recording: Mastering Microsoft Word: Best Practices for Reviewing and Amending Contracts and Legal Documents 📅 Wednesday 18 March 2026 🕐 1:00pm AEST Plus earn 1 CPD point when you attend live (registration link in the comments). ----- The webinar is kindly sponsored by Clio, the AI-driven legal practice management platform that helps law firms organise matters, documents and client workflows more efficiently. #lawyers #lawfirms #legalprofession #lawschool #microsoftword