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How to Move Figures and Captions Together in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

By Erin Wright

This tutorial explains how to insert captions for figures in Microsoft Word and then group them so they can be moved together. The term figures refers to charts, graphs, images, shapes, WordArt, and other drawing objects. These steps don’t apply to tables, so we will cover this topic for tables in a separate tutorial. First, we will change the figure layout so the figure … [Read more...] about How to Move Figures and Captions Together in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Draft Documents with Copilot in Microsoft Word (PC, Mac & Web)

By Erin Wright

This tutorial explains the basic steps to draft a document from scratch with Copilot in Microsoft Word. First, we will start the draft with a prompt and add optional reference sources. Then, we will refine the draft. Table of Contents How to Start a Draft with Copilot How to Refine the Draft Watch this tutorial in real-time on my YouTube … [Read more...] about How to Draft Documents with Copilot in Microsoft Word (PC, Mac & Web)

How to Highlight Text in Microsoft Word (Basic & Advanced)

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows two ways to highlight text in Microsoft Word. First, we will look at the basic method to highlight using the Home tab. Then, we will look at an advanced method to highlight using the Draw tab. We will also look at how to remove highlights for each of these methods. The bonus section at the end shows how to add highlights to every occurrence of a word … [Read more...] about How to Highlight Text in Microsoft Word (Basic & Advanced)

How to Address Letters in Microsoft Word with Mail Merge from an Excel File (PC & Mac)

By Erin Wright

In our last tutorial, we used mail merge to print multiple envelopes in Microsoft Word from addresses stored in an Excel file. Today, we are going to use mail merge to insert names and addresses into letters in Microsoft Word also from data stored in an Excel file. First, we will prepare the Excel file. Then, we will add the names and addresses to the letters using Word’s … [Read more...] about How to Address Letters in Microsoft Word with Mail Merge from an Excel File (PC & Mac)

How to Print Multiple Envelopes in Microsoft Word from an Excel File

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to print multiple envelopes to different recipients in Microsoft Word using addresses stored in an Excel File. This process can be used for mass mailings such as advertising, billing, holiday greetings, or legal notices. First, we will prepare the Excel file. Next, we will address the envelopes using Word’s Mail Merge. Then, we will customize the … [Read more...] about How to Print Multiple Envelopes in Microsoft Word from an Excel File

How to Create Hyperlinks to the Web in Microsoft Word (Complete Guide)

By Erin Wright

This tutorial explains how to create hyperlinks to the web in Microsoft Word on PC. We will cover this topic in Word for Mac in a separate tutorial. First, we will use Word’s new copy and paste method. Then, we will create hyperlinks manually using the Insert tab, keyboard shortcuts, and right-click method. Next, we will create hyperlinked web addresses automatically. We … [Read more...] about How to Create Hyperlinks to the Web in Microsoft Word (Complete Guide)

How to Create Multilevel Lists in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

By Erin Wright

This tutorial explains how to create multilevel lists in Microsoft Word. We will also change list levels and customize the numbering and formatting for each level. Do you want to create a basic numbered list? Please see my previous tutorial “How to Create and Modify Numbered Lists in Microsoft Word.” Table of Contents How to Create Multilevel Lists How to Change … [Read more...] about How to Create Multilevel Lists in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Make the Cursor and Pointer Bigger in Microsoft Word (Plus Change Colors)

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to make the cursor and pointer bigger and more noticeable in Microsoft Word. First, we will change the cursor’s size and appearance. The cursor is the vertical line that shows the text insertion point. Then, we will change the pointer’s size and appearance. The pointer is the selection tool, which is usually an arrow, used to perform actions such … [Read more...] about How to Make the Cursor and Pointer Bigger in Microsoft Word (Plus Change Colors)

How to Transcribe Audio Files in Microsoft Word 365 and Word for the Web

By Erin Wright

This tutorial explains how to transcribe pre-recorded audio files using Word for Microsoft 365 (PC only) and Word for the web (PC and Mac). First, we will upload and transcribe a file. Then, we will edit the transcript and speaker labels. Lastly, we will insert the transcript into the Word document. We will cover the process for recording and transcribing in Word in an … [Read more...] about How to Transcribe Audio Files in Microsoft Word 365 and Word for the Web

How to Create Address Labels in Microsoft Word from Gmail Contacts (PC & Mac)

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to create address labels in Microsoft Word from your Gmail contacts. First, we will import the Gmail contacts. Next, we will create the address labels using Word’s Mail Merge. Then, we will customize the line spacing and fonts. Lastly, we will print the labels. Table of Contents How to Import Gmail Contacts How to Create Address Labels … [Read more...] about How to Create Address Labels in Microsoft Word from Gmail Contacts (PC & Mac)

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Hello! My name is Erin. I am a copy editor and Microsoft Word formatter who shares writing-related software tutorials on this website and on YouTube.

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