how to check for passive voice in Word 2013

How to Check for Passive Voice in Word 2013

The passive voice is a grammatical issue for many writers, and it is a difficult problem to fix. If your writing style leans heavily toward the usage of the passive voice, then you might not even recognize it when you proofread your work. One way to help with this problem is with the aid of … Read more

remove a column in word 2013

How to Remove a Column in Word 2013

A Word document will typically have one column by default, but it is possible for the number of columns to be changed by someone that is editing that document. But you may change your mind about the number of columns in your document, which can leave you looking for a way to return to a … Read more

character counter in word 2010

Where is the Character Counter in Word 2010?

Some situations will dictate that a document you type in Microsoft Word 2010 needs to meet a minimum word or character count. You may already have found the word count in the status bar at the bottom of the Word 2010 window, but finding the character count in Word 2010 requires one additional step. Our … Read more

show the ruler in word 2013

How to Show the Ruler in Word 2013

If you have been using Microsoft Word versions other than 2013, then you may have come to rely upon the ruler that appears above the document. The ruler can be used for several different functions, such as lining up columns or working with a table of contents. But the ruler is not a fixed part … Read more

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How to Stop Selecting Entire Words in Word 2013

Microsoft Word 2013 has a feature where, if an entire word is already selected, it will automatically select any following words in their entirety. if you need to make a large selection then this can really make things faster. But if you need to select individual letters of a word instead of the entire word, … Read more