#AuroraHandyHint This small shortcut will keep your documents tidy, with no unmatched fonts, colours or formatting surprises… just clean text. Windows (Word / Outlook / Office) Ctrl + Shift + V This pastes just the plain text in most modern Windows apps. (Mouse alternative: right click (or left if left-handed) and select ‘Paste as plain text’.) Mac (Word / Outlook / Office) Cmd + Shift + V Mac’s version of paste‑without‑formatting in supported apps. (Mouse alternative: righ

#AuroraHandyHint Here’s an Excel/Google Sheets conditional format tip that highlights things needing your attention. In this scenario we’ll use conditional formatting to highlight any client row where the ‘Last contacted’ date is older than 30 days. Excel: Select the range of date cells you want to format. Go to Home > Conditional Formatting > New Rule. Select ‘Use a formula to determine which cells to format’. Enter a formula like =(TODAY()-A1)>=n, replacing A1 with the firs

#AuroraHandyHint If you accidentally close a browser tab (we’ve all done it), just press these keys to instantly reopen it. Ctrl + Shift + T (reopens your last Google Chrome tab (Windows | Chromebook | Linux) For Mac the shortcut changes to Cmd + Shift + T For Safari use Cmd + Z This works even if you’ve closed several tabs – each press brings back the next one in your history. This small shortcut saves you from hunting through history, re‑logging into pages, or retracing you

#AuroraHandyHint Have you ever tried to draw a circle in Word or Google Docs and ended up with something that looks more like an egg? Here’s the simplest way to get a perfect circle every time. Microsoft Word Go to Insert Select Shapes Choose Oval Click your mouse onto the page where you want the circle Hold the SHIFT key and move your mouse top left to bottom right until you have the size of circle you need Keep holding the SHIFT key while drawing – this locks the height

Small admin pressures can build quietly, with just a few repeated tasks and a bit of unclear paperwork, suddenly the day feels heavier than it should. Simple daily habits can make work feel lighter and more manageable. For SMEs and charities across Perthshire these small shifts can make a noticeable difference to how the day flows. 1. Using keyboard shortcuts to reduce micro‑friction Small actions add up quickly. Every time you reach for your mouse or repeat a formatting step