Introduction
Explore some less-known features in Microsoft Word
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1. Application and Document Defaults
Disable the Start screen
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Set default font for new documents
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Update Word
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2. Adding and Formatting Text
Use automatic text replacement
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Insert placeholder text
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Work with website links
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Select text more effectively
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Maintain format during copy and paste
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Use the Drop Cap effect
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3. Spelling and Proofing Tools
Add words to the custom spell check dictionary
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Share custom dictionaries
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Set the spell check language or disable spell check
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4. Useful Tools
Show non-printing characters
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Word and character count
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Compress pictures to decrease file size
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Cite your sources with Researcher
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Get help writing a resume from the Resume Assistant
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Lock a document to restrict editing
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