Word is certainly the most famous word processing tool in the world. This essential word processing software from Mircosof actually makes it possible to lay out letters, make greeting cards, etc. It remains an essential reference both for personal use and in a professional setting. Discover the 6 tips for better use!
1 / Word: customize its tools in one click
At the top of every Word page is a wide horizontal bar called the Ribbon. This in fact allows quick access to tools that allow you to write, modify or even enrich your documents.
Word has organized it by default with a few functions. So to highlight others, right-click on them, then choose “Customize Ribbon”.
You can either reposition the tools to your liking by dragging them with your mouse, or modify them by clicking on “Add”.
A menu with new functions appears. So you just have to choose the one you like and the one to delete.
2 / Word’s integrated translation function
Indeed, the Word software offers an instant translation system. A useful function if you then wish to transpose your remarks into a foreign language. Or you still want to translate a document into French.
To do this is very simple. First, click in the “Ribbon” on the “Revision” function and then “Translate document” or “Translate selected text”. Finally, determine the language from the many choices available. However, to use this option you must be connected to the internet.
3 / Choose your own writing parameters
Generally, Word opens each document with a predefined font, style, and text size. (Time New Roman, body 12 in normal mode). Note that you can also modify these parameters according to your preferences.
Indeed, to write a letter to a loved one, choose a font with a Baskerville or Garamond type serif. The result will be more aesthetic.
Also, it is therefore possible to predefine your preferences for each new document. Go in the “Ribbon” to the “Font” option, choose it, then indicate its style (italic, bold, underline, normal) as well as its size.
At the bottom left, click on “Set as default”. In this case, Word asks you if you want to apply this information for this single document or for all documents. Validate with OK.
4 / Quickly manage upper and lower case letters
You have changed your mind, and you want to switch a sentence or a paragraph from lowercase to uppercase or vice versa. Easy as pie! Select the desired part with the mouse and use the keyboard shortcut “Shift+F3”.
When you launch Word, it offers you to open a blank page. Or to access a list of free documents already laid out, with colors, inserts, areas provided for photos… Diary, list, menu, calendar, travel diary, brochure… So you have the spoiled for choice to give free rein to your creativity.
Also, Microsoft regularly offers new templates on the templates.office.com site. Do not hesitate to visit it from time to time.
