Do you want to learn how to use Microsoft Word quickly? This tutorial teaches ten core skills for beginners. Table of Contents How to Start a New Document How to Change the Font, Size, and Color How to Change the Alignment, Line Spacing, and Indentations How to Add Headings How to Change the Margins How to Add Images How to Add Page Numbers How to … [Read more...] about How to Use Microsoft Word (10 Core Skills for Beginners)
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How to Create Run-In Headings in Microsoft Word (Indented & Left-Aligned)
Run-in headings appear in line with the text rather than above the text. This tutorial shows how to create run-in headings in Microsoft Word. Specifically, we will create run-in headings that will appear correctly in the table of contents. First, we will use Word’s default styles to create run-in headings that are aligned with the left margin. Then, we will customize a … [Read more...] about How to Create Run-In Headings in Microsoft Word (Indented & Left-Aligned)
How to Add and Modify Heading Numbers in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
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 Create a Custom Heading Style in Microsoft Word for Mac
In the last tutorial, we created a custom heading style in Microsoft Word for the PC. Today, we’re going to create a custom heading style in Microsoft Word for Mac. We will also look at how to delete a custom heading style in Mac. Quick Links: How to Create a Custom Heading Style in Word for Mac How to Delete a Custom Heading Style in Word for Mac This tutorial … [Read more...] about How to Create a Custom Heading Style in Microsoft Word for Mac
How to Create a Custom Heading Style in Microsoft Word
In “How to Create and Customize Headings in Microsoft Word,” we covered the basics of using headings in Word, including customizing Word’s nine built-in heading levels. Today, we’re going to create a new custom heading style that will exist separately from the built-in headings. In fact, you can use custom heading styles and the built-in heading styles in the same … [Read more...] about How to Create a Custom Heading Style in Microsoft Word
How to Create and Customize Headings in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
This tutorial shows how to create headings in Microsoft Word. First, we’ll look at how to create headings using Word’s built-in styles. Then, we’ll look at how to customize Word’s built-in heading styles to your preferred font, font size, alignment, and color. Do you want to create your own custom heading styles separate from Word's built-in styles? Check out "How to … [Read more...] about How to Create and Customize Headings in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
How to Capitalize Hyphenated Words in Titles and Headings
Most titles and headings are formatted with headline-style capitalization, which means that the first and last words and all the main words in between are capitalized (as demonstrated in the title of this blog post). But how should you capitalize hyphenated words in titles and headings using headline-style capitalization? The general guideline is to capitalize all the main … [Read more...] about How to Capitalize Hyphenated Words in Titles and Headings
Polish Your Headings with Parallel Structure
Headings are usually just a few words each, but they can play a vital role in your document’s success. Their most important function is helping readers navigate your content. (No one benefits when readers are cast adrift!) And when headings are constructed with parallel structure, they also enforce consistency throughout your content and demonstrate attention to good writing … [Read more...] about Polish Your Headings with Parallel Structure