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Relying on Microsoft Word's default numbering results in generic-looking documents, poor alignment, and inconsistent formatting. By spending just a few minutes creating a custom style list, I make my ...

You can waste a lot of time trying to get a document to look right. These power user tricks will help speed your formatting chores. Formatting improves the readability of your documents and often ...

Align just the numbers in Word’s automated numbered lists Your email has been sent Word's default number alignment is Left, which presents an awkward list if the numbers reach double digits.

Microsoft Word has many, many tricks up its sleeve. The seven here will help you through some common snags in complex documents. Have a favorite we missed? Tell us about it in the comments. You can ...

We’ve all been there—staring at a Microsoft Word document that just doesn’t look quite right. Maybe the text feels cramped, the formatting is inconsistent, or that image you inserted refuses to stay ...