With Word you can:

• Create a document from scratch or from a template .
• Add text, images, art, and videos.
• Research a topic and find credible sources.
• Access your documents from a computer, tablet, or phone via OneDrive.
• Share your documents and collaborate with others.
• Track and review changes.

Create a new document

1. On the File tab, select New .
2. Select Blank document , or double-click a template image or type the kind of document into the Search for online templates box and press Enter .

Tip:  For practice using Word features, try a learning guide like Welcome to Word or Insert your first table of contents .

Add and format text

1. Click on your new blank page and type some text.
2. Select text to format and choose font options on the Home tab: Bold , Italic , Bullets , Numbering , and more.

Add Pictures, Shapes, SmartArt, Chart, and more

1. Select the Insert tab.
2. Select what you want to add:
   • Tables – choose  Table , hover over the size you want, and select it.
   • Pictures – select  Pictures , browse for an image on your computer, a online stock image, or with an image search on Bing.Note:  Older versions of Word may have Online Pictures on the ribbon next to Pictures .
   • Shapes – select  Shapes , and choose a shape from the drop-down.
   • Icons – choose  Icons , pick the one you want, and select Insert .
   • 3D Models – select  3D Models , choose from a file or online source, pick the image you want, and select Insert .
   • SmartArt – choose  SmartArt , pick a SmartArt Graphic , and select OK .
   • Chart – select  Chart , choose the chart you want, and select OK .
   • Screenshot – select  Screenshot and select one from the drop-down.

Design and edit in Word

Use Styles

Styles templates apply a consistent font, font size, font color, and spacing to headings, paragraphs, and titling throughout your document.

1. Select the words, paragraph, list or table to edit.
2. On the Home tab, select a style.If you don’t see the style you want, click the More button  to expand the gallery.

Apply Themes

Themes add a professional look to your document.

1. Select Design > Themes.
2. Point to a theme to preview how it will look.
3. Select the theme you want.

Check spelling and grammar

Word marks misspelled words with a red squiggly underline and grammar mistakes with a blue double underline.

1. Right-click the word.
2. Select a correction, or select Ignore.

Note: Spelling and grammar check work a little differently in newer versions of Word and Microsoft 365. For more, see Editor – your writing assistant.

Find and replace text

1. Select Home > Replace.
2. For Find what, enter a word or phrase to search. For Replace with, enter the new text.
3. Select Find next, and then select:
   • Replace to replace the first instance, or
   • Replace all to replace all instances.