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Word Mobile receives an update with new annotation tools
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Word Mobile has picked up an update on Windows 10 that adds new annotation tools, letting you use your pen or finger to write and draw on documents using the tools available in the Draw tab.
How to change 'smart' quotes to 'straight' quotes in Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
By Al Sacco last updated
The default setting for quotes in Microsoft Office apps can wreak havoc on certain file types and websites. Here's how to quickly and easily kill those 'smart' quotes and turn them 'straight.'
How to master Zoom settings in Word 2016 for Windows
By Al Sacco last updated
How do I zoom in and out and set custom Zoom levels in Microsoft Word 2016 for Windows?
How to save a Microsoft Word doc as a PDF or other file format
By Al Sacco last updated
Microsoft Word 2016 for Windows has a basic feature that lets you save documents in several different, but common, file formats. Here’s how to use it.
How (and when) to use Microsoft Word footnotes and endnotes
By Al Sacco last updated
How do I insert a footnote or endnote into a Word document? And how do I know when to use a footnote or endnote?
Microsoft testing new radial color picker for inking in Word Mobile
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Microsoft appears to be testing a new radial color picker for inking in its free Word Mobile app for small-screen devices.
BlackBerry KEYone is the best phone for using Office 365 on the go
By Jez Corden last updated
Microsoft used to say its mobile software would always be best on Windows phones, but that's just not the case anymore. The BlackBerry KEYone is a perfect example of why.
LinkedIn can now help you build a better resume in Word
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Microsoft is bringing LinkedIn and Word a little closer together with its latest integration.
Word 2016 or Word Online: What's the difference?
By Ryan Blundell published
With the continuing trend of apps and services offering online solutions, it’s difficult to stay committed to desktop versions. That being said online versions may not necessarily be as robust.
Microsoft Word's new Editor pane helps bad writers write good
By Al Sacco published
Microsoft plans to replace the current Spelling & Grammar pane in Word 2016 with a new Editor pane that will offer more grammar and writing suggestions, in addition to spelling tips, and help users write well … or at least better.
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