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)
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How to Highlight Text in Microsoft Word (Basic & Advanced)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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 Create Address Labels in Microsoft Word from Gmail Contacts (PC & Mac)
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)
How to Open a Google Doc in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
We recently looked at how to open a Microsoft Word document in Google Docs. Today, we are going to open a Google Doc in Microsoft Word on PC and Mac. First, we will open a Google Doc in Word from within Google Docs itself. Then, we will open a Google Doc in Word from Google Drive. Table of Contents How to Open a Google Doc in Microsoft Word from Google Docs How to … [Read more...] about How to Open a Google Doc in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
How to Create Address Labels in Microsoft Word from an Excel File (PC & Mac)
This tutorial shows how to create address labels in Microsoft Word from a list of addresses in an Excel file. First, we will discuss how the address information should be organized in Excel. Then, we will create address labels using Mail Merge. Next, we will customize the line spacing and font. Finally, we will print the labels. Table of Contents How to Organize … [Read more...] about How to Create Address Labels in Microsoft Word from an Excel File (PC & Mac)