Modify Word Default Settings

Modify Word Default Settings

To modify Word default settings in Microsoft Word, you can follow these steps:

 

Open Microsoft Word and click on the “File” tab located in the upper left corner of the screen.

Click on “Options” located in the left-hand menu.

In the Word Options dialog box, you can modify various settings such as General, Display, Proofing, Save, Language, Advanced, Customize Ribbon, Quick Access Toolbar, Add-Ins, Trust Center, and more.

Once you have made your desired changes, click “OK” to save the changes and exit the Word Options dialog box.

Here are some examples of settings you might want to modify:

 

Default font: To change the default font for all new documents, go to the “General” tab and locate the “Font” section. Choose your desired font, size, and style, and click “Set As Default” at the bottom of the dialog box.

Default save location: To change the default folder where new documents are saved, go to the “Save” tab and locate the “Save documents” section. Choose your desired folder location and click “OK”.

AutoCorrect options: To modify Word’s AutoCorrect options (e.g., to add new AutoCorrect entries or remove existing ones), go to the “Proofing” tab and click on “AutoCorrect Options”. You can then modify the various settings to your liking.

Customize Ribbon: To customize the Ribbon (i.e., the toolbar at the top of the screen), go to the “Customize Ribbon” tab. Here you can add, remove, or modify various commands and groups.

Quick Access Toolbar: To customize the Quick Access Toolbar (i.e., the toolbar located above or below the Ribbon), go to the “Quick Access Toolbar” tab. Here you can add, remove, or modify various commands.

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