AutoSummarize a Word Document
Updated: November 26, 2002
Curriculum Areas: Science, history
Grade Level: Middle school and up
Application: Microsoft® Word 2002
Tip: Summarize a written report automatically with the AutoSummarize feature in Word.
Description
Use the AutoSummarize feature in Word to create one of four different types of summaries.
Curriculum Connection
After completing a written report for a science fair project, students can write an abstract of the report by having Word summarize it. This tip could apply to virtually any written report, such as a historical research report. Keep in mind that students will still need to edit their abstracts.
How To
1. | Open a Microsoft Word document that you want to summarize. |
2. | Choose AutoSummarize from the Tools menu. |
3. | When the AutoSummarize dialog box opens, select the type of summary that you want to apply. You can choose to highlight key points, insert an executive summary or abstract at the top of the document, create a new document, or hide everything but the summary. 
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4. | Click OK to continue. A new document will open and display your summary. |
Note: It’s unlikely that Word will create the exact summary that you need. You will need to do some editing of the summary.
Tip courtesy of Peoria Unified School District, Glendale, Arizona.
