Use Word on your tablet to select and format text, change line and paragraph spacing, change indentation, and add lists.

Format symbols remain in English; symbols that result in text display (for example, AM and PM) display the string (English or Arabic) associated with that symbol.

A file format specifies how data is stored for a particular application. For example, a .docx file is an Open XML formatted Microsoft Word document. Not all applications can read all file formats; and in some …

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The TEXT function lets you change the way a number appears by applying formatting to it with format codes. It's useful in situations where you want to display numbers in a more readable format, or you …

To apply a style, simply select the text you want to format, and then click the style you want in the Styles gallery. To learn more, see Customize or create new styles.

Select the text you want to format. From the pop up toolbar or the Home tab, select an option to change the Font, Font Size, Font Color, or make the text bold, italics, or underline.

Format text values as superscript or subscript This works well when you want to present data in a visually appealing format. To format numeric values or formulas for a mathematical, chemical, or …

Use Format Painter to quickly apply the same formatting, such as color, font style and size, or border style, to multiple pieces of text or graphics. With format painter, you can copy all of the formatting …

Quick tips: Add and format in Word for the web Applies To Add and format text Place the cursor where you want in your document, and type some text. On the Home tab, select options for font, paragraph, …

To retain the formatting, include the \* MERGEFORMAT switch in the field code. When you insert fields by using the Field dialog box, the \* MERGEFORMAT switch is included by default.