Sometimes you need to skip parts of the document during a spell check. E.g., memos and letters can have headings and address blocks with names and other text that slow down the spell checker. Blocks of programming code or foreign words should not be checked for spelling too.
Also you may need to quote words and phrases with mistakes.

Multilevel lists can contain numbered lists and bulleted lists. Automatic lists are a handy feature because if you add a paragraph in the middle of a numbered list or rearrange the order of the items in a list, Word automatically renumbers the paragraphs so that they retain their sequence.

If you need to customize an existing numbered list (see how to create a numbered list) or apply your specifications to the number format, use the Define New Number Format dialog box.

The simplest way to copy format from one character, word, paragraph, or another element in Microsoft Word, is to use the Format Painter button (on the Home tab, in the Clipboard group) or to use shortcuts (see How to copy format easy and quickly). But there is some trick how to copy font, indentation, etc. for elements such as paragraph or numbering and keep existing formatting inside the text.

Microsoft Word displays hyperlinks as a blue underlined text, as defined by the Hyperlink style. It shows only the fraction of the URL or anchor text like “click here”, and you need to click Ctrl+K or use the popup menu to open the Link dialog to see the full URL. If you see something like { HYPERLINK https://www.officetooltips.com } on printing, you need to uncheck the Print field codes instead of their values option.

MS Word, or simply Word, was released back in 1989, and this event can only be compared in significance with the launch of the first space satellite. A convenient text editor freed millions of people from the slavery of the ballpoint pen. We no longer need to teach handwriting or rewrite entire pages due to one small mistake.

Many people venturing into careers for the first time have been subjected to writing a resume. Employers would like to learn about your educational qualifications before entrusting you with a job position. Therefore, you must have the skills to write a commanding resume and build confidence in your recruiting manager. However, you need some supporting tools to help you craft an exceptional resume.

When you work with Word rulers or gridlines, customize document margins, etc. you may need to change the measurement setting from inches to centimeters or vice versa.

An indentation or indent is an empty space at the beginning of a line of written or printed text. There are several types of indents that can be used in the Word document:

College life is full of highs and lows. But when it comes to writing an essay, that’s where the real problem begins. Most students have trouble starting their assignments, let alone complete it.