## What to do next - Catch up on the 5-minute highlights above or dive into [the full recording](https://embed.api.video/vod/viapsY8SnIuZPYA2S0TYYsb) - Join the [Life in Government Community](https://apolitical.co/en/communities/life-in-government) - Check out our upcoming event [Hacks for Working with Spreadsheets](https://apolitical.co/events/feb-2026-hacks-for-working-with-spreadsheets) ## Resources - [Event transcript](https://25488428.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/25488428/Event%20Assets/Transcript%20_%20Hacks%20for%20Working%20with%20Word%20Docs.pdf) - [Sahana's slides](https://25488428.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/25488428/Event%20Slides/word_hacks.pptx.pdf) --- ## Join the Life in Government Community The [Life in Government Community](https://apolitical.co/en/communities/life-in-government) is a collaborative space designed for Apolitical members to connect with peers in the global public service and ask and answer questions on life in government. --- ## Event Description Spending too many hours of your day in documents? Fiddly formatting causing more frustration than it’s worth? Tired of moving an image a millimetre and the entire structure of your document getting derailed? For public servants, documents are a daily tool — from drafting briefings to preparing reports and guidance. But too often the process is slowed down by structuring nightmares and clunky collaboration. Knowing a few quick tricks can make the difference between time lost and work that flows smoothly. In this 30-minute lightning session, you’ll pick up some hacks for handling formatting, layouts and teamwork. Expect time-saving shortcuts and easy-to-use features that will help you write with confidence and keep your documents in shape. --- *Interested in how Apolitical can support you and your organisation? Learn about [collaborating with us](https://apolitical.co/partnerships/).* *Image Credit: ChatGPT*