Tom’s Tech Tip: Time for Certified Legal Nurse Consultants to Get Smart by Using Smart Lookup
What do Word 2010, Office 365, Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer and Edge all have in common? Simple, they make it easy to look up a word or phrase on the web. And they make it so simple you don’t have to copy and paste into a web browser’s search bar to do it.
All my CLNC® amigos will love this tip. When you’re working in a Word document and are suddenly suspicious that you’re using a word incorrectly, or are reviewing medical records for a legal nurse consultant job and don’t understand a term, simply highlight that word or phrase, right click on it and, in Word for Office 365, next click on Smart Lookup and you’ll pop open a side panel in your document explaining or researching that word or phrase across the Internet. If you’re still using Word 2010 select Lookup and then select the tool you want (Bing, Encarta, etc.). Amazingly cool!
This also works, but not as handily, in just about every web browser. When you’re on a webpage and run across an unknown term simply highlight that term, right click on it and select Search with Bing (IE/Edge) or Search Google for “ubiquitous” (Chrome/Firefox). The search engine will vary depending upon what you’ve selected as your default search. You’ll pop open a new tab in your browser with the results of that search.
Now you’ll never be stumped by a term and it can even help you with your spelling. LOL!
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*The opinions and statements made by Vickie Milazzo, the founder of Medical-Legal Consulting Institute, Inc. are based on her experiences and expertise, should not be applied beyond the specific context provided, and do not guaranty or project actual results. Vickie Milazzo is no longer involved in the operations or management of the business, but is involved as an independent education consultant.
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