Chapter 4: Concentrating Better with Microsoft Word

Ironically, while trying to make employees more connected, today's work environments can be quite distracting. Between open office spaces and constant messages, notifications, and interruptions, it can be difficult to focus on the work we are assigned and get things done. Sometimes, working from home isn't any better. It is difficult to separate our work lives from our personal lives, especially with tight living quarters where we can't easily draw clear physical boundaries between spaces. Not everyone has a home office where they can shield themselves from the piles of dirty dishes, laundry, or a pet begging for food. Everywhere we go, it seems, there are so many things to do and so many distractions. It is just so difficult to focus sometimes.

Luckily, Microsoft Word has built a variety of tools that can help you to focus and work more effectively and efficiently when you are reading, editing, or writing in a distracting...