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Product type Book

Published in Nov 2021

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781800565432

Pages 472 pages

Edition 1st Edition

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Document Preparation

Authors (2):

Heather Ackmann

Bill Kulterman

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Table of Contents (20) Chapters

Preface

1. Section 1: Working More Efficiently, Together or Alone with Word

2. Chapter 1: There Is No One Word

3. Chapter 2: Working with Others Remotely (Sharing and Collaboration)

4. Chapter 3: Reviewing Documents Remotely

5. Chapter 4: Concentrating Better with Microsoft Word

6. Section 2: Making Sense of Formatting Short and Long Documents

7. Chapter 5: Working with Short Documents

8. Chapter 6: Lists and Characters

9. Chapter 7: Structuring Long Documents for Better Organization

10. Chapter 8: Saving Time and Ensuring Consistency with Styles

11. Chapter 9: Working Faster with Automation

12. Chapter 10: Working with Illustrations, Charts, and Tables

13. Chapter 11: Writing for Everyone – Understanding Document Accessibility

14. Section 3: Help! Word Is Being Strange! Troubleshooting Common Problems

15. Chapter 12: Formatting Problems – Too Much Space

16. Chapter 13: Transforming Annoying Automation

17. Chapter 14: Fixing Frustrating Numbers and Bullet Lists

18. Chapter 15: Stuck Like Glue – Word's Deceptively Simple Paste Options

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Word for different devices

Word travels with you on a variety of mobile devices, which means Word has to adapt to a variety of different screen sizes and situations, as well as connectivity scenarios.

Word for the Web and mobile

All Microsoft 365 subscription packages come with the web and mobile versions of the Office suite, which includes Microsoft Word. Word for the Web is an online-only version of Word that is not as full-featured as the Click-to-Run version, while the Word mobile app can be installed on Android and iOS mobile devices.

Word for the Web

Word for the Web is a free, browser-based version of the app, and you must have a working internet connection to use it. You do not need a Microsoft 365 subscription to access Word for the Web, but you do need a free Microsoft account to log in. Word for the Web receives the latest product updates automatically, so you can be assured that you will be using the latest version. This is different from Word 2019, which receives updates much less frequently.

Word Mobile

Microsoft Word is currently available for download through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, as well as several Android stores. Even though the app is free to use, signing in with a Microsoft account or a subscription account will allow you to store files in the cloud and access files on your desktop. With a Microsoft 365 subscription, the mobile app will have more features available, such as Track Changes, as well as the ability to add and edit chart elements, edit headers and footers, insert section and page breaks, and more. So, if you plan on editing documents from your mobile device or tablet, having a Microsoft 365 subscription is an advantage. The following screenshot shows what Microsoft Word looks like on an iOS device:

Figure 1.3 – Word Mobile on an iPhone

Now, compare this to Word Mobile on an Android phone:

Figure 1.4 – Word Mobile on an Android phone

Word Mobile is not limited to phones. You can also run Word Mobile on tablet devices. The following screenshot shows Word Mobile on an Android tablet:

Figure 1.5 – Word Mobile on an Android tablet

Upon comparing these Android devices, even though both are running on the same operating system, we can see that the device sizes determine the look and layout of the interface. On a phone, all the buttons and commands appear at the bottom of the screen, making it easier to tap commands with your thumbs, while on a tablet, all the commands and buttons appear at the top of the screen, making it easier to tap with your index finger.