As part of the Microsoft Office Suite, MS Word is one of the most popular office productivity tools in the world.
In this guide, you'll learn the basics of how to use Microsoft's word processing software. Whether you're just getting started with Word or have years of experience, you'll find this guide helpful.

With Microsoft Word, you'll be creating useful business documents in no time. Also, many other file formats can be converted to MS Word (.doc) format. And Word documents can be saved as .pdf files.
How to Use Microsoft Word to Create Professional Business Documents
One of the best and easiest ways to create an effective business document with Word is to use a template. There are hundreds of professional Word templates you can use available through Envato Elements and GraphicRiver. Here are just some of them:
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How to Use This Tutorial Guide
Learn how to work with Word's tools to make great business documents quickly. We'll explore everything from formatting basic text styles to making awesome page layout designs to using headers and footers.
Note: Be sure to bookmark this Microsoft Word tutorial guide to start working through each tutorial at your own pace.
How to Create, Open, and Save New Microsoft Word Document Files
How to Quickly Format Basic Text Styles in Microsoft Word Documents
How to Make Awesome Page Layout Designs in Microsoft Word
How to Quickly Add, Move, and Format Pictures in Microsoft Word
How to Add Headers, Footers, and Page Numbers in Microsoft Word
30+ Best Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts to Quickly Work in Docs
How to Work With MS Word Spelling & Grammar Checker (Troubleshooting)
How to Change the Default Font in Microsoft Word (+ Best 2020 Font Styles)
What Is Microsoft Word (Definition)? What Is MS Word Used For? (+Top Features)
How to Compare and Merge Two Microsoft Word Documents
Microsoft Word vs. Google Docs Compared (Which Is Better to Use in 2020?)
How To Insert, View, or Delete Section (& Page) Breaks in Microsoft Word
How to Quickly Find, Edit, & Use Microsoft Word Templates (MS Theme Files)
How to Quickly Add & Edit Great Background Images in Microsoft Word
How to Quickly Find, Add & Use Clip Art in Microsoft Word
How to Draw and Use Freeform Shapes in Microsoft Word
How to Add Page Borders for Microsoft Word Quickly With Templates
How to Make (Time-Saving) Microsoft Word Macros Quickly
How to Quickly Make & Customize Tables in Microsoft Word
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