How to Format Text in Microsoft Word

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You can format text in Microsoft Word 97 and 2000 (for PC) and 98 (for Macintosh) by changing fonts, font size, and font style (bold, italics, underline, etc.). Text formatting lets you add a professional look to your documents. (Just be careful not to overdo it.)

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

Microsoft Word

Step1

Select the text you want to format.

Step2

Go to the Format menu and select Font. The Font window opens.

Step3

Select the Font tab, if it is not already selected.

Step4

Select the Font, Font Style, and Font Size you want to use.

Step5

Go to the Underline drop-down menu and select the type of underline you want, if any.

Step6

Go to the Color drop-down menu and select the font color you want; black is the default color.

Step7

Select the Effects you want in the Effects box by clicking on the checkbox for each effect you want the text to have.

Step8

Preview your changes in the Preview box at the bottom of the window.

Step9

Click OK.

Tips & Warnings

To only change the font, select the text, go to the Font menu in the Formatting toolbar, and select the font you want to use.
Don't overuse font effects. Think about the books and magazines you read; they seldom use bold in running text, for example, or funky colors and fonts.