Microsoft Word Is Adding Keyboard Shortcuts for Zooming
Microsoft Word has offered a slider for zooming in and out of documents for many years, but there’s never been convenient keyboard shortcuts for zooming. That’s finally changing.
Microsoft Word Finally Has a “Paste as Plain Text” Shortcut
Microsoft Word has some keyboard shortcuts that don’t make much sense anymore, especially when it comes to pasting as plain text (as opposed to a regular paste). Microsoft is hoping to fix that with a Word update in the works…
How to Add a Check Mark or Tick Mark in Word
Making a list and checking it twice? Adding a check mark or creating a list with tick marks next to each item is super easy in Microsoft Word, whether you’re using Windows or Mac.
8 Microsoft Word Tips for Professional Looking Documents
As you probably already know, Microsoft Word gives you plenty of tools for composing and formatting most any type of document. But which of these features should you use to create professional looking documents? Here are seve…
How to Turn Off Track Changes in Word
Not every change needs to be tracked in your document. You can disable the Track Changes feature in Microsoft Word even if your document is locked. We’ll show you how to do that as well as how to remove existing track changes…
How to Make a Fraction in Microsoft Word
If you’re creating a school paper, financial report, or another document where you need a fraction, it’s easy to write one in a Microsoft Word doc. In fact, you have a few options for inserting fractions in Word, including u…
How to Count Characters in Word
Microsoft Word makes it super easy to count the number of characters in your documents. You can use the status bar or the dedicated Word Count option to view that information. Here’s how to do that on your Windows, Mac, the w…
How to Add and Link to Bookmarks in Microsoft Word
Bookmarks in Microsoft Word are similar to those in your web browser. Once you save a bookmark, you have an easy reference to that spot. To make bookmarks even handier, you can create links to them in your Word document….
6 Types of Resumes: Which Is Right for You?
As a job seeker, a resume is a must-have. But did you realize that there are different types of resumes? To help you make the right choice, we’ll walk you through the options for the kind of resume you should choose….
How to Add Bullet Points in Word
Adding bullet points helps you organize your lists and makes reading your documents easier. In Word, you can insert a bullet point using a keyboard shortcut, ribbon option, and automatic option. We’ll show you how to use thes…
How to Block Collaborators From Editing Parts of a Word Document
When you collaborate on a Word document, you may want to keep certain portions of text from being edited. One way is to protect parts of the document, but another is to block authors from changing your text using the Block Au…
How to Add Document Properties to a Header or Footer in Microsoft Word
The header and footer areas of a Word document can hold more than just page numbers. You can add document properties like author, company, address, title, and much more. Learn how to take advantage of this valuable space….
8 Default Microsoft Word Settings You Should Change
If you use Microsoft Word often, the need to change settings such as font or margin spacing each time you start a new document can be frustrating. Luckily, there are many default settings you can change once and never touch a…
Microsoft Word Now Has Dark Mode on the Web
Microsoft Word has offered an optional dark mode for a while now, providing a better reading and editing experience at night. It has been missing from the online version, but that’s finally changing.
How to Quickly Search the Menus in Microsoft Office
While the Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, and PowerPoint all have robust features, those features are not always easy to find. Stop scouring every menu, drop-down box, or dialog launcher on each tab and search the …
How to Mirror or Flip Text in Microsoft Word
If you’re getting creative in Microsoft Word with something like a sign, announcement, or flyer, you may want to do something unique with your text. You can mirror text to make it reflect, or flip text upside down….
How to Remove Borders in Microsoft Word
Many elements in a Word document can have borders, whether by default or added by a collaborator. From a page to a text box to a table, we’ll show you how to remove these types of borders in Microsoft Word….
How to Change the Style of Hyperlinks in Microsoft Word
Most people are familiar with the default hyperlink format: it’s a blue, underlined font. But if the design you have in mind for your Microsoft Word document calls for a unique link appearance, we’ll show you how to change it…
How to Edit and Reuse Citations in Microsoft Word
If you use Word’s citation feature for adding sources and creating bibliographies, you can manage those sources so that you can reuse them. This is handy if you use the same or similar sources in various documents….
How to Use the Ink Features in Microsoft Office
If you like to scribble your words, shapes, or equations, you can use Microsoft Office’s ink features to convert those items. With Ink to Text, Ink to Shape, and Ink to Math, you can turn your doodles into useable elements….
Google Docs Features to Help You Ace Your College Papers
Google Docs can be great for writing school essays and other projects. From citations to research to collaborating with classmates, take advantage of these helpful features for your college papers.
Learn These Microsoft Word Features to Make College Easier
College is tough enough without spending time trying to figure out how to make your essay meet certain requirements. Microsoft Word offers several features that make writing and formatting your school papers a little easier….
How to Password Protect a Word Document
To protect the contents of your Microsoft Word documents, add password protection to them. Doing so prompts the user to enter the password each time the document is opened. We’ll show you how to do that using a built-in Word …
How to Type the X-Bar Symbol in Word
Typing the x̅ symbol in Microsoft Word documents is not as straightforward as typing other symbols. However, you have a couple of not-so-difficult ways to insert this symbol into your document. We’ll show you what those ways…
How to Rearrange Pages in Microsoft Word
Think a page belongs somewhere else in your document? If so, Microsoft Word offers a couple of ways to change the location of your pages. You can rearrange your pages using either the Navigation Pane or cut and paste. We’ll s…
