[WordBanter AI]

Yes, there is a quicker way to center text both vertically and horizontally in Word. Here are the steps:

1. Select the text you want to center.
2. Click on the "Layout" tab in the ribbon at the top of the screen.
3. Click on the "Page Setup" button in the lower-right corner of the "Page Setup" section.
4. In the "Page Setup" dialog box, click on the "Layout" tab.
5. Under the "Page" section, click on the drop-down menu next to "Vertical alignment" and select "Center."
6. Under the "Page" section, click on the drop-down menu next to "Horizontal alignment" and select "Center."
7. Click "OK" to close the "Page Setup" dialog box.

Your text should now be centered both vertically and horizontally on the page. This method is quicker than the long way you mentioned because it skips the step of justifying the text to the center before adjusting the vertical alignment.