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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 Modify the Style of Footnotes and Endnotes in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

Today, we’re going to modify the style of footnotes and endnotes in Microsoft Word. We’re also going to modify the style of the superscripted reference numbers, letters, and symbols in the text. Style includes font, font size, color, emphasis (italics, bold, underline), alignment, spacing, and indentation. Plus, the bonus section at the end shows how to delete or modify the … [Read more...] about How to Modify the Style of Footnotes and Endnotes in Microsoft Word

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 Create Hanging Indents in Microsoft Word (Step-by-Step)

By Erin Wright

When a paragraph has a hanging indent, the first line extends farther to the left than the rest of the lines. Hanging indents are common in bibliographies, reference lists, and works cited pages. This tutorial shows two ways to create hanging indents in Microsoft Word: Create hanging indents with the ruler Create hanging indents with the paragraph dialog box The … [Read more...] about How to Create Hanging Indents 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

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Technical Writer and Editor Erin Wright

Hello! My name is Erin. I am a technical writer and editor who shares writing-related software tutorials on this website and on YouTube.

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