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Microsoft Word

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Microsoft Word is everyone’s go-to document creator. Craft great-looking resumes, newsletters, and assignments while inviting others to review and co-author in real-time.

 

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Create How to create

How to create

How to create

  • Create a document
  • Save your document to OneDrive
  • Add and edit text
  • Check spelling, grammar, and clarity
  • Change margins
  • Insert a header or footer

Collaborate How to collaborate

How to collaborate

How to collaborate

  • Collaborate in Word by sharing your document to a peer or coworker, co-edit a document, and track and review changes
  • Collaborate on Word documents with real-time co-authoring
  • Insert or delete a comment
  • Track changes in Word

Integrate How to integrate

How to integrate

How to integrate

  • Transform your Word Document into a Sway!
  • Write an equation or formula

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Getting Started with Word

Microsoft Word…

Word is accessible on any device through your web browser and can also be downloaded onto any device including Windows, MacOS, iOS, or Android.

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Word can be downloaded from the Office 365 portal and is included in your Office 365 download for Windows or Mac.

Download Word

Word Online Access Word Online

Word can be accessed online through your web browser.

Word Online

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Access Word

  • Navigate to the portal and sign in with your McMaster email and password
  • Click and expand Install Office
  • Click Office 365 apps
  • Follow the installation wizard
  • Open Word
  • Sign in with your McMaster email and password

Support for Word

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Get started with Word

Getting Started with Word

Word Training Videos Word Training Videos

Explore Word with informational videos

Word Training Videos

Word Help Center Word help

Access detailed instructions on how to use Word

Word help

Frequently Asked Questions

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Having trouble accessing the Office 365 portal, licensing your Office 365 ProPlus apps, or need help with your MacID and password? Contact the Service Desk for assistance.

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  • 2nd Floor Mills Library, Learning Commons
  • Monday – Thursday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm,
    Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Policies and Terms for McMaster Microsoft Office 365

Terms of Use, Privacy, & Security

Users of this service are governed by the following policies, failure to comply may result, at a minimum, with suspension of service.

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Accessibility for Microsoft Word

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Microsoft Resources

  • Accessibility support for Microsoft Word
  • Learning tools in Word
  • Make your Word documents accessible to people with disabilities
  • Improve accessibility in Word with the Accessibility Checker

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