LIVING IN IT ERA

ANDUQUE, ALINE PEARL

BSBA-HRM 1-1

LESSON 11
Formatting Text and Adding Extra Touches in MS Word can greatly enhance the appearance and
readability of your documents. Let's explore various formatting options and additional touches
you can apply:

Change the Font, Size, and Color:

MS Word offers a wide range of fonts, sizes, and colors to choose from. You can select the
desired text and use the font, size, and color options in the toolbar or the formatting options in
the Home tab to make the changes.
MS Word offers a wide range of fonts, sizes, and colors to choose from. You can select the desired text and use the
font, size, and color options in the toolbar or the formatting options in the Home tab to make the changes.

MS Word offers a wide range of fonts, sizes, and colors to choose from. You can select the
desired text and use the font, size, and color options in the toolbar or the formatting options in
the Home tab to make the changes.

Align Text:
You can align text to the left, right, center, or justify it to align both left and right edges. Use the
alignment icons in the toolbar or the paragraph formatting options in the Home tab to adjust text
alignment.
You can align text to the left, right, center, or justify it to align both left and right edges. Use the
alignment icons in the toolbar or the paragraph formatting options in the Home tab to adjust text
alignment.
You can align text to the left, right, center, or justify it to align both left and right edges. Use the
alignment icons in the toolbar or the paragraph formatting options in the Home tab to adjust text
alignment.

Set Line Spacing:

MS Word allows you to adjust line spacing to improve readability. You can choose single, 1.5, or

double spacing. Use the Line Spacing options in the toolbar or the paragraph formatting options

in the Home tab to set line spacing.

Indent Text:
Indenting text can help create a visual hierarchy and improve readability. You can use the
Increase Indent or Decrease Indent icons in the toolbar or the paragraph formatting options in the
Home tab to adjust text indentation.
Indenting text can help create a visual hierarchy and improve readability. You can
use the Increase Indent or Decrease Indent icons in the toolbar or the paragraph
formatting options in the Home tab to adjust text indentation.

Set Tabs and Margins:

Tabs and margins control the placement of text within a document. You can set different types of
tabs (e.g., left-aligned, center-aligned, right-aligned, decimal) using the tab ruler or the paragraph
formatting options. Margins can be adjusted by going to the Page Layout tab and selecting
Margins.
TABS: Justify

MARGINS: Normal Create

Lists:
MS Word allows you to create bulleted lists or numbered lists. You can use the bullet or
numbering icons in the toolbar or the paragraph formatting options to create and customize lists.

• Food
• Drinks
• Desserts
• Travel

Copy and Clear Formatting:

To copy formatting from one portion of the document to another, select the formatted text, click
on the Format Painter icon in the toolbar, and then select the text where you want to apply the
formatting. To clear formatting, select the text and click on the Clear Formatting icon in the
toolbar.
To copy formatting from one portion of the document to another, select the formatted text,
click on the Format Painter icon in the toolbar, and then select the text where you want to apply
the formatting. To clear formatting, select the text and click on the Clear Formatting icon in the
toolbar.

Format with Styles:

MS Word provides predefined styles that can be applied to quickly format text consistently. You
can find a variety of styles in the styles group of the home tab. Applying a style will update the
font, size, color, and other formatting attributes.
MS Word provides predefined styles that can be applied to quickly format text consistently. You
can find a variety of styles in the styles group of the home tab. Applying a style will update the
font, size, color, and other formatting attributes.

Apply a Template:
MS Word offers templates for various document types, such as resumes, letters, and reports.
Templates provide pre-designed layouts and formatting. To apply a template, click on File >
New, and select the desired template.

Insert an Online Video:

You can insert online videos into your document to enhance its content. Go to the Insert tab, click
on the Online Video icon, and search for the desired video. Select it, and it will be embedded in
your document.

Assign a Theme:
Themes in MS Word allow you to apply a consistent design to your document, including fonts,
colors, and effects. You can access themes from the Page Layout tab and select a theme that
matches your requirements.

Add Borders:
Borders can be added to paragraphs, tables, or specific text elements. You can choose from
various border styles and customize their thickness and color. Use the Border options in the
Home tab to add borders.

choose the
desired.
Create Columns:

MS Word allows you to divide your

document into multiple columns,
simulating a newspaperlike layout.

Select the
text or
section
where you
want to
create
columns,
go to the
Page
Layout
tab, and