Author-it: Quick Search 'q' Bug

I have encountered the 'q' bug several times, without any apparent cause. Normally, one needs to type Cntl-q to open the Quick Search dialog. The 'q' bug is when typing the letter q opens the  dialog (without holding down the Cntl key). This makes it impossible to use any words with the letter 'q'.

The solution to the problem (until they come out with a fix for the bug) is to follow this procedure:

1. Press and release the Cntl key one time. 

That's it! Operation should then work normally.

Word 2010: Remove Floating Paste Menu

In Word 2010, whenever you paste text you get an annoying little paste options menu next to the insertion point. This menu often covers up other text making it hard to continue reading the document. 

If you actually like that menu but you have finished using it and you want it to go awya, then the easiest way to remove it after pasting is to highlight anything else and copy it (Cntl-c).

If you are like 99% of the population and dislike the menu, you can disable it with the following procedure:

1. Select File --> Options
2. Select Advanced
3. In the Cut, Copy and Paste section, uncheck Show Paste Options button when content is pasted

[Solution from GroovyPost]