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How to Adjust Paragraph Spacing in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to adjust paragraph spacing in Microsoft Word. First, we will change the spacing before and after individual paragraphs. Then, we will adjust the space before and after all the paragraphs in a document. Don't miss the brief discussion at the end about Word's built-in paragraph spacing options---and why you may not want to use them. These steps … [Read more...] about How to Adjust Paragraph Spacing in Microsoft Word

How to Insert Files into Existing Files in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to insert files into existing files in Microsoft Word. We will also look at an advanced method that allows us to insert files while maintaining each file’s headers and footers. Table of Contents How to Insert Files into Existing Files How to Insert Files with Headers and Footers You may be wondering… What Is the Difference between … [Read more...] about How to Insert Files into Existing Files in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Add Page Numbers in Word for Mac

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to add page numbers in Word for Mac. We will also look at how to format page numbers, remove the page number from the first page, and start the second page with page number 1. Table of Contents How to Add Page Numbers How to Format Page Numbers How to Remove the Page Number from the First Page How to Start the Second Page with Page … [Read more...] about How to Add Page Numbers in Word for Mac

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

By Erin Wright

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. Table of Contents How to Insert Page Borders How … [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)

By Erin Wright

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

By Erin Wright

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 Word for Mac

By Erin Wright

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

By Erin Wright

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

By Erin Wright

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)

By Erin Wright

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

By Erin Wright

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

How to Send Feedback about Word for Mac

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to send feedback to Microsoft about Word for Mac from within the software. This tutorial is available as a YouTube video showing all the steps in real time. https://youtu.be/8ynig6HX4iw Watch more than 150 other writing-related software tutorials on my YouTube channel. The images below are from Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac. These steps also … [Read more...] about How to Send Feedback about Word for Mac

How to Open Files in Protected View in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

Protected View in Microsoft Word opens files in an uneditable mode that restricts certain elements, such as linked images and cloud fonts, that may be infected with viruses or malware. Protected View is stricter than Read-Only mode. Unless you have changed your security settings, Word should automatically open potentially unsafe files in Protected View. Potentially unsafe … [Read more...] about How to Open Files in Protected View in Microsoft Word

How to Insert Audio Files in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to insert audio files in Microsoft Word. We will also look at how to play inserted audio files. Quick Links: How to Insert Audio Files How to Play Audio Files This tutorial is available as a YouTube video showing all the steps in real time. https://youtu.be/Z-kOZqdOZP8 Watch more than 150 other writing-related software tutorials on my … [Read more...] about How to Insert Audio Files in Microsoft Word

How to Change the Unit of Measurement for the Ruler, Margins, and Indents in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

In the United States, the default unit of measurement for the ruler, margins, and indents in Microsoft Word is inches. However, you can change that unit of measurement to centimeters, millimeters, points, or picas. Note that Word doesn’t provide a way to change the unit of measurement for the ruler, margins, and indents independently of each other. This tutorial is … [Read more...] about How to Change the Unit of Measurement for the Ruler, Margins, and Indents in Microsoft Word

How to Insert Headers and Footers on Specific Pages in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to insert headers and footers on specific pages in Microsoft Word. For example, you may want to have a different header and footer for each chapter in your document. The bonus section at the end shows how to remove the header and footer from the first page of the document or the first page of the section. If you need a refresher on inserting, … [Read more...] about How to Insert Headers and Footers on Specific Pages in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Remove Names from Existing Track Changes in Word for Mac

By Erin Wright

We recently looked at how to change your name for new Track Changes and comments in Word for Mac. Today, we will look at how to remove all names from existing Track Changes and comments in Word for Mac. The names will be replaced with the default label Author, as shown in figure 1. We will also look at how to stop Word for Mac from calling you Author in future Track Changes … [Read more...] about How to Remove Names from Existing Track Changes in Word for Mac

How to Change the Color of the Interface in Microsoft Word (including Dark Mode)

By Erin Wright

Today, we’ll look at how to change the color of the interface in Microsoft Word. We will also look at how to use the Dark Mode specific to Word for Microsoft 365. Important Note: These steps will also change the color of the interface for your other Office apps, such as Excel and PowerPoint. Quick Links: How to Change the Color of the Interface in Microsoft Word … [Read more...] about How to Change the Color of the Interface in Microsoft Word (including Dark Mode)

How to Create and Modify Numbered Lists in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows two ways to create numbered lists in Microsoft Word. We will also look at how to change list levels, start with a different list number, and change the font, size, and color of list numbers. Do you want to create bulleted lists? Please see my previous tutorial “How to Create Bulleted Lists in Microsoft Word.” What about Lists Ordered by Letters? For … [Read more...] about How to Create and Modify Numbered Lists in Microsoft Word

How to Insert a Linked PowerPoint Slide in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to insert a linked PowerPoint slide in Microsoft Word. Once linked, the slide can be updated as the original slide changes in PowerPoint. In addition to linking and updating the slide, we will also look at how to prevent linked slides from updating automatically, and how to unlink the slide without removing it from your document. Plus, don’t miss the … [Read more...] about How to Insert a Linked PowerPoint Slide in Microsoft Word

How to Save Tables and Figures as Images in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to save tables and figures as images in Microsoft Word for the PC and in Word for Mac. These steps will also work for shapes and SmartArt. Are you looking for information about inserting tables and figures? Please visit "Three Ways to Insert Tables in Microsoft Word" and "How to Create and Customize Charts in Microsoft Word." Why Would You Want to Save … [Read more...] about How to Save Tables and Figures as Images in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Start Page Numbers on a Specific Page in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to start page numbers on a specific page in Microsoft Word. Do you need a refresher on page numbers? Please see “How to Add Page Numbers in Microsoft Word” or "How to Add Page Numbers in Word for Mac" to learn how to add and format page numbers, remove the page number from the first page, and start the second page with page number 1. This tutorial … [Read more...] about How to Start Page Numbers on a Specific Page in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Adjust the Space between Words in Word for Mac

By Erin Wright

We recently adjusted the space between words in Microsoft Word for the PC. Today, we’re going to look at how to increase or decrease the space between words in Word for Mac. A Word of Caution: You can change the space between words by adding multiple spaces. I strongly advise against this practice for long blocks of text because adding unnecessary spaces (rather than making … [Read more...] about How to Adjust the Space between Words in Word for Mac

How to Use the Clipboard in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

We recently covered the basics of cutting, copying, and pasting in Microsoft Word. Today, we’re going to expand on that topic by looking at how to use the Clipboard in Microsoft Word. Specifically, we will copy, paste, and delete content in the Clipboard. Plus, we will customize the options and turn off the Clipboard. Quick Links: How to Copy Content into the … [Read more...] about How to Use the Clipboard in Microsoft Word

How to Adjust the Space between Words in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

In my last Microsoft Word tutorial, we adjusted the space between letters. Today, we’re going to adjust the space between words in Microsoft Word without altering the letter spacing. Are you on a Mac? Please visit "How to Adjust the Space between Words in Word for Mac." A Word for Caution: You may be tempted to increase the space between words by adding multiple spaces. I … [Read more...] about How to Adjust the Space between Words in Microsoft Word

How to Adjust Letter Spacing in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to adjust letter spacing in Microsoft Word. Although the default spacing between letters is appropriate for most projects, you may want to increase or decrease the spacing for style reasons or due to space limitations. This tutorial is also available as a YouTube video showing all the steps in real time. https://youtu.be/sdHV2LJrwvE Watch more than … [Read more...] about How to Adjust Letter Spacing in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Use the Format Painter in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to use the Format Painter in Microsoft Word. We will also use the Format Painter keyboard shortcuts. Quick Links: How to Use the Format Painter How to Use the Format Painter Keyboard Shortcuts First, let’s answer the question… What Does the Format Painter Do, Exactly? The Format Painter copies font-level formatting from one block of text … [Read more...] about How to Use the Format Painter in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Cut, Copy, and Paste in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows three ways to cut, copy, and paste in Microsoft Word. First, we’ll use keyboard shortcuts. Then, we’ll use the tools in the ribbon. Lastly, we’ll use the shortcut menu. Plus, the bonus tip at the end shows how to choose a pasting option after pasting your text. Are you on a Mac? Please visit "How to Cut, Copy, and Paste in Word for Mac." Table of … [Read more...] about How to Cut, Copy, and Paste in Microsoft Word

How to Insert Watermarks on Specific Pages in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to insert built-in and custom watermarks on specific pages in Microsoft Word. This is the third part of a three-part series about watermarks in Word. The first part shows how to insert text watermarks and the second part shows how to insert image watermarks. The steps shown here can be used for text and image watermarks. Quick Links: How to … [Read more...] about How to Insert Watermarks on Specific Pages in Microsoft Word

How to Insert and Delete a Blank Page in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to insert a blank page in Microsoft Word (without repeatedly pressing the Enter or Return key on your keyboard). We will also look at how to delete a blank page. Quick Links: How to Insert a Blank Page How to Delete a Blank Page This tutorial is also available as a YouTube video showing all the steps in real … [Read more...] about How to Insert and Delete a Blank Page in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Change Page Orientation in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

By Erin Wright

We changed the page orientation in Adobe Acrobat last week. This week, we will change the page orientation in Microsoft Word. First, we’ll change the page orientation of a whole document. Then, we’ll change the page orientation for part of a document. In Word, page orientation can be portrait, which is vertical, or landscape, which is horizontal. Quick Links: … [Read more...] about How to Change Page Orientation in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Insert Section Breaks in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

By Erin Wright

Last week, we inserted page breaks in Microsoft Word. This week, we’re going to insert section breaks. We’ll also look at how to update and delete section breaks. Quick Links: How to Insert Section Breaks How to Update Section Breaks How to Delete Section Breaks Before we start, let’s answer an important question… What Is the Difference between a Page Break … [Read more...] about How to Insert Section Breaks in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Insert Page Breaks in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

By Erin Wright

A page break moves the content after the break to the next page in your document. This tutorial shows three ways to insert page breaks in Microsoft Word. We’ll also look at how to delete page breaks. Quick Links: How to Insert Page Breaks How to Delete Page Breaks Looking for information about section breaks? Please check out my other tutorial "How to Insert … [Read more...] about How to Insert Page Breaks in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Create a Cover Page in Microsoft Word (Built-In and Custom)

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to create a cover page in Microsoft Word. First, we’ll create a cover page using a built-in design. Then, we’ll create a custom cover page that can be reused. Next, we’ll delete a cover page. Plus, the bonus section at the end shows how to remove page number zero from a cover page. Quick Links: How to Create a Built-In Cover Page How to Create … [Read more...] about How to Create a Cover Page in Microsoft Word (Built-In and Custom)

How to Insert and Modify Image Watermarks in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

Today, we’re going to insert and modify image watermarks in Microsoft Word. This is the second in a three-part series about watermarks in Microsoft Word. In the first part, we inserted and modified text watermarks. In the third part, we will insert text and image watermarks on specific pages in Word. Image watermarks can be anything from logos to background pictures or … [Read more...] about How to Insert and Modify Image Watermarks in Microsoft Word

How to Create Newspaper-Style Columns in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

Newspaper-style columns, which are also called newsletter columns, allow text and images to flow from one column to the next. This tutorial shows how to create newspaper-style columns in Microsoft Word. We’ll also look at how to create column breaks and how to return to a single column. Quick Links: How to Create Newspaper-Style Columns How to Create Column Breaks … [Read more...] about How to Create Newspaper-Style Columns in Microsoft Word

How to Insert and Modify Text Watermarks in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

Watermarks are semitransparent words, phrases, or images that identify ownership (e.g., Copyright Generic Brand, LLC), indicate confidentiality (e.g., Confidential, Do Not Copy), or show status (e.g., Urgent, Draft). Last week, we added watermarks to PDFs with Adobe Acrobat. Inserting watermarks in Microsoft Word is more complex than in Acrobat, so we are going to divide the … [Read more...] about How to Insert and Modify Text Watermarks in Microsoft Word

How to Insert Headers and Footers in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to insert headers and footers in Microsoft Word. We’ll also look at how to edit and delete existing headers and footers. Quick Links: How to Insert Headers and Footers How to Edit Headers and Footers How to Delete Headers and Footers If you want to insert page numbers in headers or footers, please see “How to Add Page Numbers in … [Read more...] about How to Insert Headers and Footers in Microsoft Word

How to Insert Placeholder Text in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to insert placeholder text in Microsoft Word without copying and pasting it from another source. Placeholder text, which is also called random text, filler text, or dummy text, fills space in a document for formatting or layout purposes. First, we’re going to look at how to create three types of placeholder text: random text, the classic “quick brown … [Read more...] about How to Insert Placeholder Text in Microsoft Word

How to Create Drop Caps in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to create drop caps in Microsoft Word. A drop cap is a large letter at the start of a paragraph. Drop caps are traditionally used as decorative elements at the start of a document or the start of a chapter. In addition to creating drop caps, we’ll also look at how to add extra customizations such as different font colors, background colors, and drop … [Read more...] about How to Create Drop Caps in Microsoft Word

How to Change the Default Font in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to change the default font in Microsoft Word. Specifically, we will look at how to change the default font for normal body text. Then, we will look at how to restore Word’s original defaults by replacing the normal.dotm template file through the Windows File Explorer. Quick Links: How to Change the Default Font for Body Text How to Restore … [Read more...] about How to Change the Default Font in Microsoft Word

How to Change the Font, Font Size, and Font Color in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows three ways to change the font, font size, and font color in Microsoft Word. First, we’ll use the font options in the ribbon. Then, we’ll use the Mini toolbar. Finally, we’ll use the Font dialog box. Do you want to change your default font, font size, or font color? Check out my other tutorial "How to Change the Default Font in Microsoft Word." Quick … [Read more...] about How to Change the Font, Font Size, and Font Color in Microsoft Word

How to Create an Exclusion Dictionary in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to create an exclusion dictionary in Microsoft Word. An exclusion dictionary is a list of words that will always be marked as incorrect by Word's Editor even if they are spelled correctly. You may want to add frequently confused or “inappropriate” words to your exclusion dictionary. This tutorial is also available as a YouTube video showing all the … [Read more...] about How to Create an Exclusion Dictionary in Microsoft Word

How to Insert and Modify Images in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

Dogs visiting the Grand Tetons with text overlay "How to Insert and Modify Images in Microsoft Word"

This tutorial shows how to insert images in Microsoft Word. We will also look at how to resize images, align images with the text, and add a border. Quick Links: How to Insert an Image How to Resize an Image How to Align an Image with the Text How to Add a Border to an Image Important Note: This tutorial covers the basics of working with images. Word offers … [Read more...] about How to Insert and Modify Images in Microsoft Word

How to Change the Style of Hyperlinks in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

We recently created hyperlinks in Microsoft Word to external files, websites, and email addresses. In today’s tutorial, we are going to change the style of hyperlinks in Microsoft Word. Style includes the font, font size, font color, and emphasis (i.e., bold font, italics, and underlining). The style settings for followed and unfollowed hyperlinks are different, so we will … [Read more...] about How to Change the Style of Hyperlinks in Microsoft Word

How to Create External Hyperlinks in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to create external hyperlinks in Microsoft Word. Specifically, we will create links to separate files, websites, and email addresses. We will also look at how to edit or remove hyperlinks. Lastly, we will go through the steps to turn off automatic hyperlinking in Word. Quick Links: How to Create Hyperlinks to Separate Files, Websites, and … [Read more...] about How to Create External Hyperlinks in Microsoft Word

How to Create a Citation with Multiple Sources in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

There are several third-party plug-ins that can help you create a citation with multiple sources in Microsoft Word. But today, we are going to create multi-source citations in Word without using a plug-in. We will also look at how to remove or edit individual sources within a multi-source citation. Quick Links: How to Create a Citation with Multiple Sources How to … [Read more...] about How to Create a Citation with Multiple Sources in Microsoft Word

How to Create Custom Bullets in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

In my last tutorial, we looked at how to create bulleted lists in Microsoft Word. Today, we’re going to create custom bullets in Microsoft Word using built-in font symbols and using your own images. At the end, we will also remove custom bullets from the Bullets Library. Quick Links: How to Use Symbols to Create Custom Bullets How to Use Images to Create Custom … [Read more...] about How to Create Custom Bullets in Microsoft Word

How to Create Bulleted Lists in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows two ways to create bulleted lists in Microsoft Word. We will also look at how to change list levels and how to change the size and color of bullets. Quick Links: How to Create Bulleted Lists — Basic Method 1 How to Create Bulleted Lists — Basic Method 2 How to Change Bulleted List Levels How to Change the Size and Color of Bullets Do you … [Read more...] about How to Create Bulleted Lists in Microsoft Word

How to Add Page Numbers in Microsoft Word (Step-by-Step)

By Erin Wright

This tutorial explains the basics of working with page numbers in Microsoft Word. We will begin by adding page numbers. Then, we will format page numbers, remove page numbers from the first page, and start the second page with page number 1. Table of Contents How to add page numbers How to format page numbers How to remove the page number from the first page … [Read more...] about How to Add Page Numbers in Microsoft Word (Step-by-Step)

How to Convert Microsoft Word Files to PDFs (Step-by-Step)

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to convert Microsoft Word files to PDFs. There are several ways to accomplish this task in Microsoft Word, so today we will focus on the method I believe is the most user-friendly. In the final section, we will also briefly discuss the Adobe Acrobat PDFMaker add-in and look at how to use it. (The Acrobat PDFMaker add-in is not required to follow the … [Read more...] about How to Convert Microsoft Word Files to PDFs (Step-by-Step)

How to Convert PDFs to Microsoft Word Files in Adobe Acrobat

By Erin Wright

There are multiple ways to convert PDFs to Microsoft Word files in Adobe Acrobat. In this tutorial, we are going to look at the method I believe is the most user-friendly. Then, we’ll look at two alternative methods you may want to use instead. Do you need to convert a Word file to a PDF? Please see my other tutorial “How to Convert Microsoft Word Files to PDFs.” This … [Read more...] about How to Convert PDFs to Microsoft Word Files in Adobe Acrobat

How to Create and Update a Table of Contents in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

There are several ways to create a table of contents in Microsoft Word. In this tutorial, we are going to look at the two most convenient ways. Plus, we are going to update a table of contents after making changes to the document. We will also delete a table of contents. How to Create a Built-In Table of Contents How to Create a Custom Table of Contents How to … [Read more...] about How to Create and Update a Table of Contents in Microsoft Word

How to Insert Citations in Microsoft Word (Step-by-Step)

By Erin Wright

Managing citations for research papers, theses, dissertations, and other nonfiction works can be overwhelming. However, you can ease the process by learning how to insert citations in Microsoft Word using the software’s citation and bibliography tools. This tutorial covers six topics: How to select a citation style How to insert citations for new sources How to … [Read more...] about How to Insert Citations in Microsoft Word (Step-by-Step)

How to Adjust Page Margins in Microsoft Word (Three Methods)

By Erin Wright

There are three different ways to adjust page margins in Microsoft Word: Adjust page margins with the ruler Use preset margins Create custom margins This tutorial is also available as a YouTube video showing all the steps in real time. https://youtu.be/tTJEZ4egnZI Watch more than 100 other document software tutorials on my YouTube channel. The images … [Read more...] about How to Adjust Page Margins in Microsoft Word (Three Methods)

How to Insert Playing Card Symbols in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to insert playing card symbols in Microsoft Word. The four traditional playing card symbols—the heart, club, diamond, and spade—were popularized in the fifteenth century.* In fact, we might consider them antique emoji because they have a storied history of expressing emotion well beyond the gaming table. This longevity makes them an excellent option … [Read more...] about How to Insert Playing Card Symbols in Microsoft Word

How to Cross-Reference Tables and Figures in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

In a recent tutorial, we looked at how to insert table titles and figure captions in Microsoft Word. Today, we’re going to use those titles and captions to cross-reference tables and figures in Microsoft Word. One benefit of using cross-references in Word is that they can be hyperlinked to the connected table or figure. In addition, Word’s cross-references can be easily … [Read more...] about How to Cross-Reference Tables and Figures in Microsoft Word

How to Change the Color of Track Changes in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

Do you prefer editing with a specific color? If so, you can change the color of Track Changes markup in Microsoft Word. Specifically, you can choose from eighteen different colors for insertions, deletions, text movements, and comment balloon borders, as shown in this tutorial. Before starting the tutorial, please review these important notes: Track Changes colors apply … [Read more...] about How to Change the Color of Track Changes in Microsoft Word

How to Create and Update a List of Tables or Figures in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

As shown in this tutorial, you can quickly create a list of tables or figures in Microsoft Word if you used Word’s caption tool to number your tables and figures. (See “How to Insert Figure Captions in Microsoft Word” for step-by-step instructions on using the caption tool.) We will also look at how to update the list as you add, move, or delete tables or … [Read more...] about How to Create and Update a List of Tables or Figures in Microsoft Word

How to Create and Customize Charts in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

Charts offer a concise and visually appealing way to present numeric information. This tutorial explains the basics of creating and customizing charts in Microsoft Word. We’ll cover five topics: How to insert a chart How to update existing data in a chart How to resize a chart How to reposition a chart How to change chart colors These steps apply to all … [Read more...] about How to Create and Customize Charts in Microsoft Word

How to Adjust Line Spacing in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

There are several ways to adjust line spacing in Microsoft Word. Today’s tutorial explains the basic method using the ribbon and a more advanced method using the Paragraph dialog box. See the Quick Tip at the bottom of this tutorial to learn how to single-space an entire document from the Paragraph dialog box. This tutorial is available as a YouTube video showing all the … [Read more...] about How to Adjust Line Spacing in Microsoft Word

Three Ways to Insert Superscripts and Subscripts in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

Superscripts are numbers, letters, or symbols that appear slightly above the surrounding text. Subscripts are letters, numbers, words, or phrases that appear slightly below the surrounding text. This tutorial shows how to insert superscripts and subscripts in Microsoft Word using three different tools: 1. The Superscript and Subscript Buttons 2. The Symbol Dialog Box 3. … [Read more...] about Three Ways to Insert Superscripts and Subscripts in Microsoft Word

How to Use the Editor in Word for Microsoft 365 (Updated)

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to use the Editor in Word for Microsoft 365. The Editor is an update to the spelling and grammar check available in older versions of Word. If you are using an older version of Word that doesn’t have an Editor button, please see my other tutorial “How to Use the Spelling and Grammar Check in Microsoft Word.” This tutorial covers five topics: … [Read more...] about How to Use the Editor in Word for Microsoft 365 (Updated)

What Are Special Characters in Microsoft Word?

By Erin Wright

Microsoft Word includes two types of special characters: (1) text characters that don’t appear on standard keyboards and (2) formatting characters for text layout. Today’s post explains all of the special characters in Microsoft Word for Microsoft 365, Word 2021, Word 2019, and Word 2016. Word 2013 and Word 2010 offer similar special character options. See "How to Insert … [Read more...] about What Are Special Characters in Microsoft Word?

How to Use Track Changes in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to use Track Changes in Microsoft Word. Track Changes helps us edit documents by tracking insertions, deletions, replacements, and format changes. Word calls these edits markups. The term Track Changes is commonly used for both edits and comments, so this tutorial also includes Word’s comment tool. We will cover eleven topics: How to Turn … [Read more...] about How to Use Track Changes in Microsoft Word

How to View the Word Count in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

I know what you’re thinking: “What’s there to learn about the word count in Microsoft Word? The number is right there at the bottom of the screen!” And that is true. Unless you’ve changed your default settings, the count always appears in the left-hand side of the status bar below your document. But Word’s word count tool can do more than provide the total number of … [Read more...] about How to View the Word Count in Microsoft Word

How to Insert Footnotes and Endnotes in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to insert footnotes and endnotes in Microsoft Word using the tools in the ribbon. Manually inserting individual footnotes and endnotes in Word is relatively straightforward: type a superscript number in the main text and then scroll to the bottom of the page, section, or document to type your note. But manually inserting notes can get tricky if … [Read more...] about How to Insert Footnotes and Endnotes in Microsoft Word

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