15 Microsoft Word tips and tricks that will help any user work more efficiently

• Microsoft Word is filled with little-known tips and tricks that allow for more efficient work. 
• Some tricks, like “Focus” mode and quick translations, make writing and editing a breeze.
• Other features, like a built-in Resume Assistant and a document-signing tool, can aid on professional documents.
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It’s easy to take Microsoft Word for granted, despite its reputation as an easy-to-use word processor. 

However, even everyday Word users might not realize how powerful the app is, or how many features it has beyond the simple editing commands we all know.

Microsoft Word tips and tricks

Taking time to explore Word’s more obscure corners can make the program even more useful for you. If you start using these tricks often, you might start to wonder how you ever went without them.

Here are 15 of our favorite Microsoft Word tips and tricks, all of which can save you time and energy while you work.

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