This tutorial shows how to view readability statistics in Microsoft Word. Word’s readability statistics include several pieces of valuable information: Number of words, characters, paragraphs, and sentences Average number of sentences per paragraph, words per sentence, and characters per word Flesch reading ease Flesch-Kincaid grade level Number of passive … [Read more...] about How to View Readability Statistics in Microsoft Word (PC, Mac & Web)
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How to Write Euros and Pounds as Words and Symbols
In “How to Format Money in General Writing,” we looked at four different ways to write U.S. currency. Today, we’ll look at how to write euros and pounds as words, symbols, and currency codes. This post is based on the recommendations in The Associated Press Stylebook (AP style) and The Chicago Manual of Style (Chicago style). Our other primary style guides don’t provide … [Read more...] about How to Write Euros and Pounds as Words and Symbols
How to Use the Passive Voice Tool in Microsoft Word 2016
When Microsoft released Word 2016, the company surprised (and frustrated) many users by removing passive voice from Word’s readability statistics. However, Microsoft has redeemed itself by returning the passive voice tool in a recent software update. In celebration, today’s tutorial shows how to add the passive voice tool to Microsoft Word 2016’s Spelling & Grammar check … [Read more...] about How to Use the Passive Voice Tool in Microsoft Word 2016
How to Add Passive Voice to Microsoft Word’s Grammar Check and Readability Statistics
Last week's post discussed the difference between active voice and passive voice. The steps below explain how to add passive voice to Microsoft Word's grammar check and readability statistics. This tutorial is available as a YouTube video showing all the steps in real time. https://youtu.be/h-7tN5B3Gxc Watch more than 150 other writing-related software tutorials on my … [Read more...] about How to Add Passive Voice to Microsoft Word’s Grammar Check and Readability Statistics
Understanding Readability Scores
First, let's acknowledge the elephant in the middle of this post: Many of us avoid discussing readability scores because they reflect on our writing skills and our audience’s reading ability. Frankly, no one wants to be viewed as judgmental. But, I think we should look that elephant squarely in the eye because the purpose of readability scores is not to demean or judge—the … [Read more...] about Understanding Readability Scores