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Using Microsoft Word: Using Word for Long Documents

From basic tasks to advanced techniques, this guide will enhance your Microsoft Word skills and streamline your university work – whether you're writing a 100-word essay or a PhD thesis.

Using Word for Long Documents

If you are creating a long document, or just want to use Word more efficiently, these pages will give best practice guidance. 

 

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Heading Styles: Essential Document Structure

Heading styles are the most important foundation for any long document, by applying styles to your document, you can quickly alter its overall appearance with minimal effort. Styles such as Heading, Title, and Normal ensure consistency by automatically applying the same font and size each time they're used. Should you want to adjust a style later, the update will be reflected throughout the entire document. Additionally, utilising headings allows for easy document reorganization and simplifies the process of generating a table of contents.