This tutorial shows how to add background images to charts in Microsoft Word. If you are working with tables, check out our last tutorial, “How to Add Background Images to Tables in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac).” Please note that this tutorial refers to charts; however, this process also applies to graphs. Also note that these steps assume you have already created … [Read more...] about How to Add Background Images to Charts in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
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How to Add Background Images to Tables in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
This tutorial shows how to add background images to tables in Microsoft Word. We will also look at how to change the image transparency to make the tables easier to read. Table of Contents: How to Add Background Images to Tables How to Change the Transparency of Images behind Tables Please note that Word doesn’t offer a direct way to add background images to … [Read more...] about How to Add Background Images to Tables in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
How to Use Synchronous Scrolling in Microsoft Word (Scroll Docs Side by Side)
In Microsoft Word, Synchronous Scrolling allows you to view two documents side by side (or stack on top of each other) and scroll them together in unison. Watch all the steps shown here in real time! https://youtu.be/hkpu9yFs-E0 Explore more than 150 writing-related software tutorials on my YouTube channel. The images below are from Word for Microsoft 365. These … [Read more...] about How to Use Synchronous Scrolling in Microsoft Word (Scroll Docs Side by Side)
How to Find and Replace Font Formatting in Word for Mac
This tutorial shows how to find and replace font formatting in Word for Mac. Font formatting includes style (i.e., italics or bold font), color, size, and underlining. First, we will find and replace font formatting in the whole document. Then, we will find and replace font formatting applied to specific text. We will close with two important tips for finding and replacing … [Read more...] about How to Find and Replace Font Formatting in Word for Mac
How to Change the Display Language in Microsoft Word
This tutorial shows how to change the display language in Microsoft Word. The display language is the language that appears in the user interface, which includes the ribbon, Backstage view, dialog boxes, buttons, and menus. Important Note: This process will change the display language for all your Office apps, including PowerPoint and Excel. It won’t change the language of … [Read more...] about How to Change the Display Language in Microsoft Word
How to Change the Proofing Language in Word for Mac
In our last tutorial, we changed the proofing language in Microsoft Word for the PC. Today, we are going to change the proofing language in Word for Mac. The proofing language is the language Word uses to spell-check your document and offer grammar suggestions. The bonus section at the end shows what to do if you don’t see spelling and grammar suggestions in your … [Read more...] about How to Change the Proofing Language in Word for Mac
How to Change the Proofing Language in Microsoft Word
This tutorial shows how to change the proofing language in Microsoft Word. The proofing language is the language Word uses to spell-check your document and offer grammar suggestions. The bonus section at the end shows what to do if you don’t see spelling and grammar suggestions in your text. Do you want to learn about Word’s new spelling and grammar tool? Check out “How to … [Read more...] about How to Change the Proofing Language in Microsoft Word
How to Save Tables as Templates in Microsoft Word
This tutorial shows how to save tables as custom templates in Microsoft Word. We will also look at how to use custom table templates and how to delete them. If you want to save charts or graphs as templates, please see last week’s tutorial, “How to Save Charts as Templates in Microsoft Word.” Table of Contents How to Save Tables as Custom Templates How to Use … [Read more...] about How to Save Tables as Templates in Microsoft Word
How to Save Charts as Templates in Microsoft Word
This tutorial shows how to save charts as templates in Microsoft Word. Your custom templates can then be reused to maintain visual consistency throughout your documents. Please note that the term chart is used throughout this tutorial. However, all the steps shown here also apply to visuals typically considered to be figures or graphs, such as line graphs. If you want to … [Read more...] about How to Save Charts as Templates in Microsoft Word
How to Use Comments in Microsoft Word (Modern Comments)
This tutorial shows how to use comments in Microsoft Word. Specially, we will be using the new “modern” comments in Word for Microsoft 365. We will cover this topic in Word for Mac in a separate tutorial. If you are using an older version of Word, please see “How to Use Track Changes in Microsoft Word,” which includes a section about the previous comment system. We … [Read more...] about How to Use Comments in Microsoft Word (Modern Comments)