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Word for Mac

How to Change the Proofing Language in Word for Mac

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In our last tutorial, we changed the proofing language in Microsoft Word for the PC. Today, we are going to change the proofing language in Word for Mac. The proofing language is the language Word uses to spell-check your document and offer grammar suggestions. The bonus section at the end shows what to do if you don’t see spelling and grammar suggestions in your … [Read more...] about How to Change the Proofing Language in Word for Mac

How to Change the Font Style for Citations in Word for Mac

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We recently looked at how to change the font style for citations in Microsoft Word for the PC. Today, we are going to change the font style for citations in Word for Mac. First, we will change the font style for all the citations. Then, we will change the font style for individual citations. Table of Contents: How to Change the Font Style for All Citations How to … [Read more...] about How to Change the Font Style for Citations in Word for Mac

How to Add Paragraph Shading in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

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We recently added paragraph borders in Microsoft Word. Today, we’re going to add paragraph shading. We’ll also look at how to remove paragraph shading. Like borders, paragraph shading can be used to highlight important information or add visual interest to your document. In addition, borders and shading can be combined to create a more dramatic effect. Table of … [Read more...] about How to Add Paragraph Shading in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Add Heading Numbers to Table Titles and Figure Captions in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

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This tutorial shows how to add heading numbers to table titles and figure captions in Microsoft Word. First, we will add heading numbers to new table titles and figure captions. Then, we will add heading numbers to existing table titles and figure captions. Heading numbers can be chapter numbers, section numbers, article numbers, or any other numbering scheme created with … [Read more...] about How to Add Heading Numbers to Table Titles and Figure Captions in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Add Paragraph Borders in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

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This tutorial shows how to add paragraph borders in Microsoft Word. We will also look at how to delete paragraph borders. You can use paragraph borders to emphasize important text or to add visual interest to your document. This technique is particularly effective when paired with paragraph shading and newspaper-style columns. Do you want to add a border to an entire page? … [Read more...] about How to Add Paragraph Borders in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Adjust Paragraph Spacing in Word for Mac

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This tutorial shows how to adjust paragraph spacing in Word for Mac. We will begin by changing 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 Word for Mac

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

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

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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. Do you want to add borders to specific paragraphs? Please … [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)

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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)