Microsoft Word
Mastering Word: How to Create and Update an Index
Unlocking Microsoft Word’s indexing feature can be a game-changer in document creation, and this tutorial is your comprehensive guide on exactly how to create an index with ease. If you’ve ever grappled with lengthy documents, intricate reports, or information-dense guides, the ability to craft a well-organized and easily navigable index is a skill worth mastering….
How to Create a Template in Word: Creating Templates in Word
Creating a custom template in Microsoft Word begins a journey to streamline document creation and build consistency. In this guide, we navigate the steps to craft a personalized template tailored to meet specific needs. From designing an engaging cover page to incorporating dynamic document properties and fields, the process aims to demonstrate this powerful technique…
How to Check a Word Document for Issues, Compatibility, and Accessibility
(Note: Suitable for users of Word 2016, 2019, 2021 and Word for Microsoft 365.) Objective Before sending a document to other people, we should ensure we check it for any problems, compatibility issues, and accessibility. Issues, Compatibility, and Accessibility Explained Most of us share documents with our colleagues, team members, external clients, and customers. We…
How to Co-author a Word Document in Real Time
(Note: Suitable for users of Word 2016, 2019, 2021 and Word for Microsoft 365.) Objective Share a document with others and make changes together in real time. Co Authoring Explained In the not-so-distant past, we used to collaborate on Word documents with colleagues by attaching the document to an email. This had a number of…
How to Use Track Changes to Make Revisions to a Document
(Note: Suitable for users of Word, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021 and Word for Microsoft 365.) Objective Use Track Changes to make and track edits made to a document by yourself and other people. Track Changes Explained Track Changes are a feature of Word that allows us to track any changes made to a document. They…
How to Use Mail Merge to Create Letters, Envelopes, and Labels
(Note: Suitable for users of Word, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021, and Word for Microsoft 365.) Objective Quickly create multiple personalized letters, envelopes, and labels. Mail Merge Explained Mail Merge has been a staple of Word for a long time. It’s an invaluable utility for anyone who needs to create lots of letters, envelopes, and labels…
How to Insert and Update a Table of Contents
(Note: Suitable for users of Word, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021 and Word for Microsoft 365.) Objective Add structure to a document and help others navigate by inserting a table of contents. Table of Contents Explained A table of contents is a list that appears at the beginning of a document. It shows us which page…
How to Align Paragraphs in Word Using Tabs
(Note: Suitable for users of Word, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021 and Word for Microsoft 365.) Objective Learn how to use tabs in Word to line up text, paragraphs, and other items in a document. Tabs Explained We can setup tab stops in Word to help us align paragraphs and text items in a Word document….
How to Use Find and Replace in Word
(Note: Suitable for users of Word, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021 and Word for Microsoft 365.) Objective Use the Find and Replace tool to search for words in a document based on specific criteria and replace them with something else. The Find and Replace in Word Explained If we need to update text in a Word…
How to Use the Immersive Reader and Focus
(Note: Suitable for users of Word 2019, 2021 and Word for Microsoft 365.) Objective Eliminate distractions and have a more focused, accessible reading experience using the Immersive Reader and Focus. The Immersive Reader and Focus Explained The Immersive reader is an interactive tool that assists with reading comprehension. This tool makes text more accessible to…
How to Password Protect a Word Document? – 2 Simple Ways
Note: (This guide on how to password protect a Word document is suitable for all Microsoft Word versions, including Office 365) A Word document is generally used to write work-related articles, blogs, letters, create personal profiles, and much more. In most cases, the data we store in a Word document is sensitive and confidential. Knowing…
How to Insert a Calendar in Word? 3 Easy Methods
Note: (This guide on how to insert calendar in Word is suitable for all Microsoft Word versions, including Office 365) A calendar is a document that helps you organize your time. It can also be used to remind yourself of upcoming events or deadlines. When you are curating a Word document for official purposes containing…