--- title: Are You a WordRake Power User? description: Are you a WordRake power user? Check out these three power user tricks. image: https://www.wordrake.com/hubfs/Are%20You%20a%20WordRake%20Power%20User%20-%20Hero%20Image.jpg --- #### WordRake is joining BriefCatch. Discover how BriefCatch Next builds on WordRake’s trusted editing technology — and what this means for WordRake customers. [Learn about the transition →](https://www.briefcatch.com/wordrake) [![logo](https://www.wordrake.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20images/logo.png?width=285&height=18&name=logo.png)](https://www.wordrake.com/) Edit for brevity & simplicity in Microsoft Word & Outlook - [Buy](https://www.wordrake.com/writing-improvement-software-buy) - [Software](https://www.wordrake.com/software) - [About](https://www.wordrake.com/editing-software-for-writing-professionals) - [Reviews](https://www.wordrake.com/reviews) - [Writing Tips](https://www.wordrake.com/writing-tips/writing-tips-listing-page) - [Resources](https://www.wordrake.com/resources) - [Support](https://www.wordrake.com/editing-software-help) # Are You a WordRake Power User? ![](https://www.wordrake.com/hubfs/Are%20You%20a%20WordRake%20Power%20User%20-%20Hero%20Image.jpg) The most vocal and dedicated software users are powerhouses. To work more efficiently, power users tweak their apps and seek out hidden features. You hear about Microsoft power users, but did you know you can be a WordRake power user, too? Here’s how to use Microsoft’s customization options to customize your WordRake experience. Check out these three power user tricks. ### 1. Quick Access Raking For faster editing, add WordRake’s three most important buttons (Rake + Accept and Go to Next + Reject and Go to Next) to your Quick Access toolbar. You won’t even need to go to the ribbon or work from the WordRake ribbon. Here’s a step-by-step [guide](https://support.office.com/en-us/article/customize-the-quick-access-toolbar-43fff1c9-ebc4-4963-bdbd-c2b6b0739e52#__toc352651885) to adding commands to the Quick Access tool bar. ![WR v5 2019 Ribbon with Quick Access Toolbar](https://www.wordrake.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Version%205.0%20Dialog%20Boxes%20(Windows)/WR%20v5%202019%20Ribbon%20with%20Quick%20Access%20Toolbar.png?width=729&height=106&name=WR%20v5%202019%20Ribbon%20with%20Quick%20Access%20Toolbar.png) ### 2. Add Track Changes to Your WordRake Ribbon We’ve added some of Microsoft Word’s most-used built-in editing and proofing tools to the WordRake ribbon. But did you know that you completely customize the ribbons in Word and Outlook? You can add any WordRake buttons to any tab *or* put any buttons you want on the WordRake tab. If you use WordRake while tracking your changes, you may want to add “Track Changes” to your WordRake ribbon. Here’s a [guide](https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Customize-the-ribbon-in-Office-00f24ca7-6021-48d3-9514-a31a460ecb31) to customizing your ribbon and adding groups. ![WR v5 2019 Ribbon with Track Changes](https://www.wordrake.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Version%205.0%20Dialog%20Boxes%20(Windows)/WR%20v5%202019%20Ribbon%20with%20Track%20Changes.png?width=718&height=114&name=WR%20v5%202019%20Ribbon%20with%20Track%20Changes.png) ### 3. Rake and Track Changes/Take Credit If you’re editing and Raking a document, you may want to see the difference between your edits and WordRake’s suggestions. If your default editing color is orange, you might want to change it to another color (like blue), so you can see the difference. Here’s [how](https://support.office.com/en-us/article/change-the-track-changes-color-48c80bb3-458c-4abb-8e21-25f9bac47484) to change the color of your edits. Alternatively, you may want to run WordRake, then accept certain changes and show them as your own (along with your own manual edits and comments). If you turn on Track Changes in a document, accepting a WordRake suggestion turns the suggestion into a tracked change with your name on it.  ![Track Changes](https://www.wordrake.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Track%20Changes.png?width=849&name=Track%20Changes.png) ## Conclusion WordRake is already lightning fast—it can make hundreds of editing suggestions in under one minute. Aside from its processing speed, WordRake makes editing fast for two more reasons: 1. We show every suggested edit all at once so you can review immediately—no wading through recommendations in the order the software developer dictates. 2. If we think a word or phrase can be improved, we don’t leave a cryptic “fix this” note in the margin and leave you to guess how to fix it. By providing specific solutions for every potential issue, WordRake removes the guesswork from editing so you get to a finished product faster. And further customizing makes you even faster. Try these tips and tricks for a more streamlined experience, whether you’ve used WordRake for years or want to [try it for the first time](https://www.wordrake.com/trial) (which is free for seven days). ## About the Author Ivy B. Grey is the Chief Strategy & Growth Officer for WordRake. Prior to joining the team, she practiced bankruptcy law for ten years. In 2020, Ivy was recognized as an Influential Woman in Legal Tech by ILTA. She has also been recognized as a Fastcase 50 Honoree and included in the Women of Legal Tech list by the ABA Legal Technology Resource Center. Follow Ivy on Twitter [@IvyBGrey](https://twitter.com/IvyBGrey) or connect with her on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivybgrey/). [Learning Legal Writing with Professor Susan Tanner](https://www.wordrake.com/resources/learning-legal-writing-with-professor-susan-tanner) [The Future of Legal Writing: A Discussion with Professor Susan Tanner](https://www.wordrake.com/resources/the-future-of-legal-writing-a-discussion-with-professor-susan-tanner) - - - ### [Improve Your Writing with WordRake Try this revolutionary editing software free for 7 days. 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As a writing expert and coach, Gary was inspired to create WordRake when he noticed a pattern in writing errors that he thought he could address with technology. In 2012, Gary and his team of engineers created WordRake editing software to help writers produce clear, concise, and effective prose. It runs in Microsoft Word and Outlook, and its suggested changes appear in the familiar track-changes style. It saves time and gives confidence. Writing and editing has never been easier. ×   © 2026 WordRake, LLC. 8415 154th Avenue NE,  Suite 200, Redmond, WA 98052. All rights reserved. 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