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Have you ever wondered how to change the theme in Microsoft Word? If you responded “yes,” you’re not alone. Lots of people know that this feature exists but don’t know how to use it. Changing the theme in Microsoft Word is a relatively easy way to elevate your document’s visual appeal and make it look […]

Wondering how to make a word document look professional? Knowing how to format a document in Microsoft Word is an essential skill if you want to create a polished, well-designed business report, academic paper, blog article, or any other type of document. No matter how good your writing is, a poorly presented document will always […]

Microsoft Word is one of the most popular word processing software programs available and is widely used in offices across the world. Online courses can be an effective and time-efficient way to develop your Microsoft Word skills and further your professional development. But with so many options, how do you decide which one is right […]

To work as a freelance proofreader, it’s essential that you know the basics of popular word processing software such as Microsoft Word. One of the Microsoft Word tools that proofreaders use is the Compare feature, which allows you to generate both a Clean copy and a Track Changes copy to return to the client. Does […]

Microsoft Word is a popular type of word processing software with a wide variety of features. As a freelance proofreader, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with its tools, as you’ll likely use them as part of your workflow.  While proofreading doesn’t always include formatting, many proofreaders offer it as an additional service. Microsoft […]

Quotation marks may seem simple, but if you’ve got a keen eye as all good proofreaders should you might notice some variety in these little symbols. In fact, quotes come in two distinct styles: straight and curly (or ). In this post, then, we’ll explain: The difference between straight and curly quotes. How to toggle […]