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This article presents time saving tips when using the Mac operating system. The AutoCorrect feature in Word X and 2004 automatically fixes common spelling mistakes, but it can be used to avoid repetitive typing of commonly used words or phrases. It can also be used to quickly type symbols without opening the Insert: Symbol dialog box again. In Word 2004, the Comments pane has been replaced by the Reviewing pane and it is available only from the Reviewing Pane button on the Reviewing toolbar. But it is possible to bring it to the regular toolbar. AppleWorks 6 allows users to listen for errors. To add a Speak Text button to the button bar, choose AppleWorks: Preferences: Button Bar and drag the Speak Text button from the Word Processing group onto the Button Bar. Select the text and click on the button to hear it read aloud. When copying text from e-mail or the Web into AppleWorks documents, strange line breaks may creep in. Nisus Writer Express offers a useful feature called Document Manager, which keeps track of documents. One can start all documents in Document Manager by setting the appropriate option in Nisus' General Preferences, but it is easier to go down to the Autosave option in the same box and set it to save every minute. The application will save new documents into Document Manager by default.