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AutoSave Not Working in Microsoft 365? Try This

AutoSave is a great feature—when it works.

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4 Open-Source Writing Apps That Can Replace Microsoft Word

There are other options out there that are just as good as Word.

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6 Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts I Wish I Knew Earlier

I could have saved so much time!

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How to Control Hyphens in Microsoft Word

Hyphenate automatically, manually, or not at all.

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4 Reasons I Share My Microsoft Word Documents as PDFs

It's an extra step worth taking.

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You Can Do More Than You Think With Paragraphs in Microsoft Word

Take control of your document's layout.

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My Secret Method for Dealing With Pictures in Microsoft Word

There's no need to throw your computer out the window!

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Word on iPhone Can Turn Your Voice Notes Into Documents

Another use for Copilot.

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Microsoft 365 Will Turn Off ActiveX, Because Hackers Keep Using It

Microsoft already made the change in Microsoft Office 2024.

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How to Add Different Page Numbers to Different Sections in Microsoft Word

Enhance the clarity and organization of your Word documents.

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5 Ways to Make Your Word Document Easy to Navigate

Take steps to avoid confusing your reader.

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How You Can Save Time in Microsoft Word by Modifying AutoCorrect

Word can help you convert triggers to other text.

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This New Open-Source Alternative to Google Docs and Notion Is Backed by France and Germany

Real-time editing and collaboration, with a European twist.

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Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts: Printable Cheat Sheet

Simplify your Microsoft Word experience and speeed up your workflow.

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Don't Create Tables in Word: Use Excel Instead

Word is made for words; Excel is made for data.

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Illustration of a Word document with the 'Enter' key marked with an 'x' and the Word logo beside it.
Don't Spam Enter in Word: Use Page and Section Breaks Instead

Partition your pages like a pro.

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Don't Adjust Microsoft Word's Page Margins via the Ruler: Use This Method Instead

Maintain your document's structural integrity.

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Use the Word Mobile App to Transcribe Your Speech in Real Time

You might never type in the Word mobile app again!

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Your Next Mouse Needs Extra Buttons

Quite literally a game changer.

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Why I Always Add Alt Text in Microsoft 365 Apps (And How You Can Too)

Make your graphics more accessible.

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