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How to Change the Spell Check Language in Microsoft Word

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How to Change the Spell Check Language in Microsoft Word

Spell check in Microsoft Word is a valuable tool. Many of us have come to...

How to Proofread With Microsoft Word

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How to Proofread With Microsoft Word

Proofreading your own writing can be challenging. Thankfully, Microsoft Word has a plethora of tools...

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How to Make a Drop Cap in Microsoft Word

A drop cap is a large capital letter that can be used to indicate the...

How to Make Microsoft Word Read Aloud

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How to Make Microsoft Word Read Aloud

In a world where multitasking has become a way of life, we welcome anything that...

How to Add Chapter Numbers to Captions in Microsoft Word

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How to Add Chapter Numbers to Captions in Microsoft Word

If you’re working on a document with multiple chapters and that includes figures, tables or...

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How to Cross-Reference in Microsoft Word

Cross-references refer readers to other parts of your document. In Microsoft Word, you can also...

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How to Use Wildcards to Search a Document in Microsoft Word

‘Wildcards’, in the context of Microsoft Word, are characters that allow you to refine a...

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How to Use the Ruler Tool in Microsoft Word

The ruler tool in Microsoft Word provides a simple way of making sure different parts...

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How to Change Units of Measurement in Microsoft Word

Do you prefer to work in inches rather than centimetres? Or vice versa? Or maybe...

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A Quick Guide to Add-Ins in Microsoft Word

The ‘add-ins’ in Microsoft Word can be very useful, offering simple ways to complete tasks...

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How to Change the Paper Size in Microsoft Word

Did you know that Microsoft Word lets you change your paper size to suit any...

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How to Use Themes in Microsoft Word

You can use the themes in Microsoft Word to apply a consistent formatting style to...

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Understanding the Citation Tools in Microsoft Word

The citation tools in Microsoft Word make it easy to add references to your work....

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How to See the Word Count in Microsoft Word

You may need to keep track of the number of words in a document (e.g....

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How to Create a Fillable Form in Microsoft Word

Did you know that you can create an interactive form in Microsoft Word? To do...

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A Quick Guide to Underlining in Microsoft Word

Underlining text in Microsoft Word is simple. You can even tailor the line style! To...

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Alt Text in Microsoft Word and Google Docs

Alternative text (also known as ‘alt text’, ‘alt tags’, or ‘alt descriptions’) is text that...

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