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Microsoft Word

How to Insert and Remove Page Borders in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

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This tutorial shows how to insert page borders in Microsoft Word. We will also look at how to remove page borders. Page borders can be added to your entire document or specific sections within your document. In addition, you can choose to include or exclude the border from the first page of your document or section. Do you want to add borders to specific paragraphs? Please … [Read more...] about How to Insert and Remove Page Borders in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Add and Modify Heading Numbers in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

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This tutorial shows how to add heading numbers in Microsoft Word. The heading numbers can include labels such as “Article,” “Section,” and “Chapter.” We will also look at how to modify the numbers and labels attached to each heading level. For example, you may want to change “Article I” to “Proposal 1.” Quick Links: How to Add Heading Numbers How to Modify Heading … [Read more...] about How to Add and Modify Heading Numbers in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Embed Online Videos in Word for Microsoft 365

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This tutorial shows how to embed online videos in Word for Microsoft 365. The embedded videos can come from YouTube, Vimeo, or SlideShare.net. We will also look at how to resize and reposition embedded videos and how to play the embedded videos. We will look at how to embed offline videos in a separate tutorial. Quick Links: How to Embed Online Videos How to … [Read more...] about How to Embed Online Videos in Word for Microsoft 365

How to Change the Page Background Color in Microsoft Word

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This tutorial shows how to change the page background color in Microsoft Word. In addition, we will look at how to print Word documents with their background color. Plus, the Pro Tip at the end shows a workaround to change the background color on specific pages in your Word document. Quick Links: How to Change the Page Background Color How to Print Documents with … [Read more...] about How to Change the Page Background Color in Microsoft Word

How to Change the Page Background Color in Word for Mac

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This tutorial shows how to change the page background color in Word for Mac. We will also look at how to print Word documents with their background color. Plus, the Pro Tip at the end shows a workaround to change the background color on specific pages in your Word document. Quick Links: How to Change the Page Background Color How to Print Documents with a Page … [Read more...] about How to Change the Page Background Color in Word for Mac

How to Create Custom List Numbers in Word for Mac

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We recently created custom list numbers in Microsoft Word for the PC. Today, we are going to create custom list numbers in Word for Mac. Custom list numbers can combine letters, numbers, words, and punctuation (e.g., A1, Step 1, A-1). We will also customize the style, such as the font, size, alignment, and color. Plus, the Pro Tip at the end explains how to remove extra … [Read more...] about How to Create Custom List Numbers in Word for Mac

How to Make Microsoft Word Faster by Hiding Images

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If you are working on a long document with a lot of images, Microsoft Word may slow down. One way to make Microsoft Word faster is by temporarily hiding images, drawings, and text boxes. Note that figures and tables may also be hidden, depending on their placement in the document. In addition to improving Word's performance, this process can also be useful if you want to … [Read more...] about How to Make Microsoft Word Faster by Hiding Images

How to Insert PDFs into Microsoft Word Documents (PC & Mac)

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This tutorial shows how to insert PDFs into Microsoft Word documents. Once inserted, the PDFs’ text and images will become editable parts of the Word documents. Important Notes: The inserted PDF won't retain a connection to the original PDF. The inserted PDF’s formatting may change in the Word document. Interactive PDF elements, such as those found in forms, won’t … [Read more...] about How to Insert PDFs into Microsoft Word Documents (PC & Mac)

How to Create Custom List Numbers in Microsoft Word

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We recently created and modified numbered lists in Microsoft Word. Today, we are going to take that a step further by creating custom list numbers in Microsoft Word. Custom list numbers can combine letters, words, and punctuation (e.g., A1, Step 1, A-1). We will also customize the style, such as the font, size, alignment, and color. Plus, the Pro Tip at the end explains … [Read more...] about How to Create Custom List Numbers in Microsoft Word