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How to Add and Modify Heading Numbers in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

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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 Change the Page Background Color in Microsoft Word

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This tutorial shows how to change the page background color in Microsoft Word. In addition, we will 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 … [Read more...] about How to Change the Page Background Color in Microsoft Word

How to Make Microsoft Word Faster by Hiding Images

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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)

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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

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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 Open Files in Protected View in Microsoft Word

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

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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 Turn On and Turn Off Automatic List Numbering in Microsoft Word

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We recently looked at how to create and modify numbered lists in Microsoft Word. However, Word also offers automatic list numbering which begins a list when you type the number 1 followed by a period at the start of a blank line. This feature is not ideal in all situations, so today’s tutorial shows how to turn on and turn off automatic list numbering in Microsoft … [Read more...] about How to Turn On and Turn Off Automatic List Numbering in Microsoft Word

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

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

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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

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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

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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)

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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)

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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,” which explains 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 is also available as a YouTube video … [Read more...] about How to Start Page Numbers on a Specific Page in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Cut, Copy, and Paste in Microsoft Word

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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." Quick Links: … [Read more...] about How to Cut, Copy, and Paste in Microsoft Word

How to Create a Custom Heading Style in Microsoft Word

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In “How to Create and Customize Headings in Microsoft Word,” we covered the basics of using headings in Word, including customizing Word’s nine built-in heading levels. Today, we’re going to create a new custom heading style that will exist separately from the built-in headings. In fact, you can use custom heading styles and the built-in heading styles in the same … [Read more...] about How to Create a Custom Heading Style in Microsoft Word

How to Insert Watermarks on Specific Pages in Microsoft Word

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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 Section Breaks in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 Create an Exclusion Dictionary in Microsoft Word

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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 Change the Style of Hyperlinks in Microsoft Word

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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 a Citation with Multiple Sources in Microsoft Word

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

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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 Modify the Style of Footnotes and Endnotes in Microsoft Word

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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

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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)

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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 Insert Playing Card Symbols in Microsoft Word

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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

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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

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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

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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 Update Table and Figure Numbers in Microsoft Word

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This tutorial shows how to update table and figure numbers in Microsoft Word. In a recent tutorial, we used Word’s caption tool to insert table titles and figure captions. One of the main benefits of using this tool is that Word will automatically number new tables and figures as you add titles and captions (e.g., Table 1, Table 2, Table 3). However, Word won’t automatically … [Read more...] about How to Update Table and Figure Numbers in Microsoft Word

How to Create, Change, and Delete Tabs in Microsoft Word

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When you press the Tab key while working in Microsoft Word, your cursor moves to a specific location called a tab stop. Tabs can be used to indent paragraphs, but they can also be used for other purposes including creating single- and multi-column lists. This tutorial shows (1) how to change Word’s default tab and (2) how to create, change, and delete tabs in Word on the … [Read more...] about How to Create, Change, and Delete Tabs in Microsoft Word

How to Stop Microsoft Word from Calling You “Author” in Track Changes

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Does Track Changes identify you as “Author” instead of your user name when you are making edits or writing comments? If so, someone has used the Document Inspector to remove hidden properties and user information from your file. This tutorial shows the basic method to stop Microsoft Word from calling you “Author” in Track Changes and comments and start using your user name, … [Read more...] about How to Stop Microsoft Word from Calling You “Author” in Track Changes

How to Create a Nonbreaking Dash in Microsoft Word

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This tutorial shows you how to create a nonbreaking dash in Microsoft Word. A nonbreaking dash will stop words or numbers connected by an en dash or em dash from separating at the end of a line. These steps can also be used for hyphens. However, Word provides a built-in nonbreaking hyphen that is simpler to use than the process for dashes. See the bonus section at the end of … [Read more...] about How to Create a Nonbreaking Dash in Microsoft Word

How to Insert Figure Captions and Table Titles in Microsoft Word

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This tutorial shows how to insert figure captions and table titles in Microsoft Word. One of the benefits of using Word’s caption tool, as opposed to just typing captions and titles manually, is that the caption and title numbers will automatically update as you add figures or tables. You can also use the captions and titles generated by Word's caption tool to create … [Read more...] about How to Insert Figure Captions and Table Titles in Microsoft Word

How to Create a Custom Dictionary in Microsoft Word

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All Microsoft Word users have a default custom dictionary that acts as a catchall for their spelling preferences. In fact, every time you right-click on a flagged word (which may or may not be misspelled) and select “Add to Dictionary,” that word goes to your default custom dictionary. However, you can create additional custom dictionaries in Microsoft Word for specific … [Read more...] about How to Create a Custom Dictionary in Microsoft Word

How to Create and Customize Headings in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

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This tutorial shows how to create headings in Microsoft Word. First, we’ll look at how to create headings using Word’s built-in styles. Then, we’ll look at how to customize Word’s built-in heading styles to your preferred font, font size, alignment, and color. Do you want to create your own custom heading styles separate from Word's built-in styles? Check out "How to … [Read more...] about How to Create and Customize Headings in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

Three Ways to Insert Superscripts and Subscripts in Microsoft Word

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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 Copy and Paste Text with Comments and Track Changes in Microsoft Word

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This tutorial shows how to copy and paste text with comments and Track Changes in Word from one file to another. If you want to copy comments separately from the text or other Track Changes, visit “How to Copy and Paste Comments into a New File in Microsoft Word.” The images below are from Word for Microsoft 365. The steps are the same for Word 2021, Word 2019, and Word … [Read more...] about How to Copy and Paste Text with Comments and Track Changes in Microsoft Word

How to Find Extra Spaces in Word

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You can use Microsoft Word’s Find and Replace tool to delete extra spaces all at once. Or, you can find extra spaces in Word by customizing your proofing options and then deleting them individually as you type or during a Spelling & Grammar check. These three tasks are explained in this tutorial: Customize Word’s Proofing Options to Find Extra Spaces Delete Extra Spaces … [Read more...] about How to Find Extra Spaces in Word

How to Search within Comments in Microsoft Word

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In my last software tutorial, we viewed comments from specific reviewers in Microsoft Word. Today, we’ll look at how to quickly search within comments in Microsoft Word without having to search the whole document. For added efficiency, this tutorial includes an option to search all comments or limit the search to comments from specific reviewers. (See step 3 below.) We’ll … [Read more...] about How to Search within Comments in Microsoft Word

How to Restrict Style Changes in Microsoft Word

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This tutorial shows how to restrict style changes in Microsoft Word. My last software tutorial explained how to restrict Track Changes and comments in Word. Today, we will restrict style changes in Word. Style includes things such as font, font size, font color, emphasis (i.e., italics, bold font, underlining), line spacing, and indentation. We’ll also look at how to … [Read more...] about How to Restrict Style Changes in Microsoft Word

Three Ways to Indent Paragraphs in Microsoft Word

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Block paragraphs are the default in Microsoft Word. Block paragraphs are aligned with the left margin with no indentation and are visually separated by line spaces. Although block paragraphs are popular online, traditionally indented paragraphs are more common in print publishing, business writing, and academic research. Today’s tutorial shows three ways to indent paragraphs in … [Read more...] about Three Ways to Indent Paragraphs in Microsoft Word

How to Copy and Paste Comments into a New File in Microsoft Word

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Have you ever wanted to copy and paste Microsoft Word comments into a new Word file in order to review them separately from the original document? Word doesn’t have an official method for copying and pasting comments. However, today’s tutorial shows the work-around I use to accomplish that task---without having to copy and paste each comment individually. Important note: … [Read more...] about How to Copy and Paste Comments into a New File in Microsoft Word

How to Remove User Names from Existing Track Changes in Microsoft Word

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My previous tutorial “How to Change Your User Name for Track Changes in Microsoft Word” shows how to change user names for comments and edits created with Track Changes. However, Word doesn’t have a straightforward way to change user names connected to existing comments and edits, so that tutorial only works for new comments and edits. As an alternative, today’s tutorial … [Read more...] about How to Remove User Names from Existing Track Changes in Microsoft Word

Three Ways to Insert Special Characters in Microsoft Word

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This tutorial shows three ways to insert special characters in Microsoft Word: 1. The Symbol dialog box 2. Keyboard shortcuts 3. AutoCorrect Word’s special characters include twelve text characters, such as the en dash, that don’t appear on traditional keyboards and fifteen formatting characters, such as the nonbreaking hyphen, that affect text layout. The table below lists … [Read more...] about Three Ways to Insert Special Characters in Microsoft Word

What Are Special Characters in Microsoft Word?

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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 Change Your User Name for Track Changes in Microsoft Word

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Have you ever wanted (or needed) to be an incognito editor, a covert reviewer, or a clandestine collaborator? If so, this post is for you—or for your secret identity—because it demonstrates how to change your user name for Track Changes in Microsoft Word on a PC. Are you on a Mac? Please visit "How to Change Your Name for Track Changes in Word for Mac." This tutorial is … [Read more...] about How to Change Your User Name for Track Changes in Microsoft Word

How to View the Word Count in Microsoft Word

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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

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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

How to Change the Proofing Language for Comments in Microsoft Word

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This tutorial shows how to change the proofing language for comments in Microsoft Word. But first, why would you want to change the proofing language for comments? Because ... Comments in Word Inherit Proofing Languages When you use Word’s Track Changes to edit someone else’s document, the comment tool automatically inherits the original author’s proofing language along … [Read more...] about How to Change the Proofing Language for Comments in Microsoft Word

How to Edit Your Custom Dictionary in Microsoft Word

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Microsoft Word's spell-check is quite good. However, it occasionally puts that squiggly red line under something that is spelled correctly. Maybe it's a product, place, or company name. Maybe it's a person's first or last name. Regardless, most of us just right-click and select "Add to Dictionary" if we know we'll be using that word again. But, have you ever wondered where … [Read more...] about How to Edit Your Custom Dictionary in Microsoft Word

How to Delete Extra Spaces in Microsoft Word

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Many of us over a certain age endured a high school typing class on a (gasp!) real typewriter. Between nerve-wracking speed tests and paper jams, we were taught to put two spaces after periods in order to make individual sentences easier to identify. Today, the extra space is frowned upon, but those of us who survived an entire semester with one of those metal monsters may find … [Read more...] about How to Delete Extra Spaces in Microsoft Word