Word
Documents for letters, reports, handouts and school work. Start with typing, formatting and page setup, then work up to styles, long documents, mail merge, templates and automation.
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How to Get Started with Word: Workspace, Views, and Saving →Learn what each part of the Word window does, switch between views, and create, save, and reopen documents without losing work.
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Getting started
- How to Get Started with Word: Workspace, Views, and SavingLearn what each part of the Word window does, switch between views, and create, save, and reopen documents without losing work.Beginner13 min read
- How to Type, Select, and Edit Text in WordSelect text with the mouse and keyboard, cut, copy and paste cleanly, undo mistakes, and use Find to jump straight to any word.Beginner14 min read
Text and paragraph formatting
- How to Format Text and Paragraphs in Word: Fonts, Spacing, and AlignmentChoose readable fonts and sizes, set line and paragraph spacing instead of pressing Enter twice, align text, and copy formatting with Format Painter.Beginner15 min read
- How to Use Bullets, Numbered Lists, and Tabs in WordMake bulleted and numbered lists that renumber themselves, nest sub-points, and line up text with tab stops instead of spaces.Beginner14 min read
Styles and long documents
- How to Use Styles and the Navigation Pane in WordFormat headings and body text with styles instead of by hand, change a whole document at once, and move sections around in the Navigation Pane.Intermediate15 min read
- How to Add a Table of Contents, Captions, and Cross-References in WordBuild a table of contents that updates itself, number figures and tables with captions, and point to them with cross-references that never go stale.Intermediate15 min read
- How to Use Section Breaks, Columns, and Different Headers in WordSplit a document into sections so one part can be landscape, use columns, restart page numbers, and give each section its own header.Intermediate15 min read
- How to Plan and Structure Long Documents in Word: Outline View and Multilevel NumberingOutline a long document before you write, link multilevel numbering to heading styles, and reorganize chapters in Outline view without breaking anything.Advanced15 min read
References, citations and indexes
- How to Add Footnotes, Citations, and a Bibliography in WordInsert footnotes and endnotes, manage sources, cite in APA or MLA style, and generate a bibliography that updates as you write.Advanced15 min read
- How to Build an Index, Table of Figures, and Bookmarks in WordMark index entries, generate an index and a table of figures, and use bookmarks and hyperlinks so readers can move around a long document.Advanced14 min read
Pages, pictures and tables
- How to Set Up Pages in Word: Margins, Breaks, Headers, Footers, and Page NumbersSet margins, orientation and paper size, insert page breaks, and add headers, footers and page numbers that stay put as the document grows.Beginner15 min read
- How to Add Pictures, Shapes, and Simple Tables in WordInsert and resize pictures, choose a simple text wrap, add shapes and icons, and build a basic table for schedules or lists.Beginner15 min read
- How to Build and Format Tables That Read Well in WordMerge and split cells, repeat header rows across pages, control column widths, sort rows, and apply table styles that stay readable.Intermediate15 min read
- How to Position Pictures and Wrap Text in Word Without Things Jumping AroundUnderstand in-line versus wrapped pictures, anchor images where they belong, and lay out pictures, text boxes and captions that hold their place.Intermediate15 min read
Templates and reuse
- How to Use Templates, Quick Parts, and AutoText in WordStart from a template, save reusable blocks like signatures and notices as Quick Parts, and set up AutoCorrect entries that save typing.Intermediate14 min read
- How to Build a Custom Word Template and Style SystemTurn your formatting decisions into a .dotx template: theme fonts and colors, a named style set, page layouts, and placeholder text people can't easily break.Advanced15 min read
- How to Clean Up Documents with Advanced Find and Replace and Wildcards in WordFind and replace formatting, styles and special characters, match patterns with wildcards, and clean up pasted text in minutes instead of hours.Advanced14 min read
Team templates and automation
- How to Build a Word Template Kit Your Team Can UseTurn a good template into a kit: tested styles, building blocks, sample documents and a one-page guide, deployed so everyone starts from the same file.Expert15 min read
- How to Automate Word with VBA Macros, Office Add-ins and PythonDecide which Word chores are worth automating, then pick the right tool: a VBA macro, an Office JavaScript add-in or a python-docx script.Expert15 min read
Mail merge, forms and data
- How to Use Mail Merge and Fields for Letters, Labels, and Certificates in WordConnect Word to an Excel list, merge personalized letters, labels and certificates, add rules and fields, and check every record before you print.Advanced16 min read
- How to Create Fillable Forms with Content Controls in WordBuild sign-up sheets and worksheets with text fields, checkboxes, drop-downs and date pickers, then restrict editing so only the fields can change.Advanced15 min read
- How to Link Excel Tables and Charts to Word Without Breaking Your DocumentChoose between pasting, linking and embedding Excel data, update and repair links, and keep reports in sync with their source workbook.Advanced14 min read
Reviewing and sharing
- How to Proofread, Print, and Save a Word Document as PDFUse Editor to catch spelling and grammar issues, check the word count, preview pages before printing, and save a clean PDF to share.Beginner14 min read
- How to Use Track Changes, Comments, and Compare in WordSuggest edits with Track Changes, reply to and resolve comments, accept or reject changes cleanly, and compare two versions of a document.Intermediate15 min read
- How to Check Accessibility and Share a Word DocumentAdd alt text and real headings, run the Accessibility Checker and Document Inspector, then share with the right permissions or as a PDF.Intermediate15 min read
- How to Run a Document Review and Version Workflow for a Team in WordMove documents through clear stages, name versions so nobody edits the wrong file, assign reviewers, and merge feedback without losing changes.Expert13 min read
- How to Co-Author in Word with OneDrive, SharePoint, and CopilotEdit the same document at once without conflicts, recover work with version history, and use Copilot for drafts and summaries while checking every claim.Expert14 min read
Governance, publishing and coaching
- How to Set Accessibility, Protection, and Governance Standards for Word DocumentsBuild accessibility into templates, set rules for metadata, document protection and sensitivity labels, and run a repeatable review that catches what the checker misses.Expert14 min read
- How to Structure Professional Documents in Word: Reports, Proposals, Policies and ManualsMatch structure to the genre so each document gets the response it needs: executive summaries, decision-ready proposals, clear policies and manuals people can follow.Expert13 min read
- How to Publish Word Documents as Tagged PDF, Web Pages and Print-Ready FilesPick the right output for each reader, export accessible tagged PDFs, prepare print-ready files, turn documents into web pages, and keep every version in sync.Expert14 min read
- How to Teach Word and Give Document Feedback That Improves WritingDiagnose what a learner really needs, demonstrate one skill at a time, comment specifically on structure and formatting, and coach revisions without rewriting their work.Expert14 min read
Projects
- Beginner Project: Make a 3-Page Study Guide in WordPut every beginner skill together: write, format, lay out and export a 3-page study guide with lists, a picture, a table and page numbers, then score it with a simple rubric.Beginner13 min read
- Word Intermediate Capstone: Build a 12-Page Tutoring HandbookPlan, build and share a 12-page handbook with styles, an automatic table of contents, sections, captioned tables and pictures, a tracked review and an accessibility pass.Intermediate13 min read
- Advanced Project: Build a 25-Page Course Workbook in WordPlan, template and produce a 25-page workbook with multilevel headings, citations, an index, a fillable worksheet, linked Excel data and merged name certificates.Advanced12 min read
- Expert Word Capstone: Build a Template Kit, Automation and Review SystemPackage a team template kit, prove one automation, document governance and publishing rules, and coach a learner through a mentor-reviewed revision.Expert13 min read