Microsoft Word Tutorials

Mail Merge Tutorial Using Word and Excel

This tutorial shows how to use an input file from Microsoft Excel as the data source to do a mail merge in Microsoft Word.
mail merge wizard menu item

How to Make a Gift Certificate in Word & Excel

We all know that it's the little things in life that make people feel special. One of the most thoughtful gestures you can give to someone, such as your customers, is a gift certificate. Instead of using store-bought generic ones, we've created a tutorial to show how to make custom printable gift certificates using Microsoft Word and Excel from scratch.

Easily Add Captivating Graphics to Your Word Address Labels

Are you interested in making your mail more personal and memorable? This tutorial teaches you how to create custom address labels in Microsoft Word, including the addition of your own images. It's a simple, step-by-step process that can add a unique touch to your mail. The guide also offers solutions for common issues, ensuring a smooth experience.

How to Convert Word List to Excel

Have you ever received data in an inefficient format? Maybe it was a contact list that looked more like mailing labels. In this tutorial, I'll show how to convert a Microsoft Word list so you can use it with Microsoft Excel.

Convert Word to Excel with Search & Replace

One item I've learned from using computers is that there is usually more than one way to solve a problem. This week two people approached me with a similar problem. They were trying to get a simple, but long address list from Microsoft Word into Microsoft Excel. One tried to use macros and the other resorted to cut and paste. In each case, I thought a simpler solution involved Word's Search and Replace feature. Here's Part 1 of a two part tutorial.

How to Compress a Word Document: 7 Easy Methods

Do you struggle with large Word documents? Discover how to compress a Word document with our comprehensive guide. It's packed with seven easy-to-follow tips, from inserting graphics efficiently to using the latest file formats. You'll also learn how to use Word's built-in tools to reduce file size and even explore converting to other file formats.
The Compress Pictures dialog box.

Microsoft Word Redactions and Solutions

One problem people face is the proper sharing of sensitive information. The information can be anything from contracts, technical specifications, to resumes. A problem arises when you want to show the information, but not all of it for confidentiality or competitive reasons. In other words, you need to hide or remove text from a document. There are right and wrong ways to do this redaction or "blacklining" in Microsoft Word.
converted doc with blackining