You’ve heard of MS Word. You’ve used MS Word. And you’ve experienced all there is to experience with MS Word.<\/p>\n
But have you really?<\/p>\n
Here’s a smorgasbord of 101 tips, tutorials, desktop and online alternatives, books, communities, tools (*inhale*) developer and tech resources, converters, experts, forums, blogs, and miscellaneous–but related, MS Word resources at your fingertips (*exhale*).<\/p>\n
Brace yourself.<\/p>\n
Tips, Tricks & Tutorials<\/strong><\/p>\n Looking to improve your MS Word proficiency? This list has all the tips and tutorials you’ll ever need.<\/p>\n 1.About.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n There’s no other way to start than by doing what this article says: “jump in!”<\/p>\n 2.<\/strong>MS Word Help Homepage<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The number one resource on the processing app itself–Microsoft.com.<\/p>\n 3.Allen Wyatt\u2019s Word Tips<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n A great site with resources on any given Word topic and version starting from Word \u201897 to Word \u201807. This site can update you regularly with RSS feeds.<\/p>\n 4.<\/strong>Skilledup<\/strong><\/p>\n A resource for any version of MS Word that you may have.<\/p>\n 5.Keyboard Shortcuts<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n A quick list of handy keyboard shortcuts for MS Word from Helpwithpcs.com.<\/p>\n 6. <\/strong>20 Most Used Keyboard Shortcuts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Another shortcut list to supplement the one above.<\/p>\n 7.Word 2007<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n A site dedicated to scrounging up the latest Word 2007 tips and tricks on editing, graphics, tables, references and formatting.<\/p>\n 8.Word07.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n Word07.com is focused on tutorials that show you around Word 2007 and how to use it efficiently.<\/p>\n 9.<\/strong>MS tips & tricks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n A good starting point for all MS Word beginners looking to bump up their Word proficiency. This site has all your basics covered, from creating documents and formatting to sorting information and working with macros.<\/p>\n 10.Computerworld <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n A quick and handy MS cheat sheet to help you navigate around the new Interface.<\/p>\n 11.<\/strong>Indispensable MS Word Tips<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n From TechRepublic, these 10 MS Word tips are helpful pointers \u00a0you work around the text in your document.<\/p>\n 12.Webaim.org<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n Here are some tips and how-to\u2019s on making your Word Docs accessible.<\/p>\n 13.Bettersolutions.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n This resource for Word functions and features provides help on page layout, AutoFormat, templates built-in wizards, toolbars & menus, and even SmartTags and SharePoint.<\/p>\n 14.<\/strong>TeachUcomp, Inc.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n TeachUcomp, Inc. has provided classroom-style instruction in over 85 different classes. Check out theirtutorial package covering every aspect of MS Word possible.<\/p>\n 15.Word for Mac training <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Offered by Lynda.com, these tutorials and training videos will increase your Word proficiency on Mac OS.<\/p>\n 16.Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n For any that are interested in a basic introcution to MS Word 2007, \u00a0this slide deck offers a quick look\u00a0at the functions and features of MS Word 2007 and how to use them.<\/p>\n Online Alternatives <\/strong><\/p>\n No MS Word? Try out an online word processing app as a substitute. Most of these sites are free, but require that you sign up for an account.<\/p>\n 17.<\/strong>Google Docs<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n A popular online word processing application integrated with all the Google frills.<\/p>\n 18.<\/strong>Zoho Writer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n With Zoho Writer you can view, edit and save documents online. Import and export a number of formats and even publish or share your files online with others.<\/p>\n 19. Xodo DOCX Editor<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Xodo allows you to easily upload, view, and edit your Word files right in your browser.<\/p>\n 20.<\/strong>Glide<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n An online OS space that also includes useful tools, storage space and creation apps, such as Glide Write.<\/p>\n 21.OpenOffice-Online<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Open Office Online\u00a0is helping to bring another desktop word processing alternative\u00a0to the web.<\/p>\n 22.<\/strong>OnlyOffice<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n A word processing application that will cost you a bit after the free 30-day trial, but the quality of the cloud version of OnlyOffice is worth it.<\/p>\n 23.MS Word Online\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Here’s the online version of Microsoft Word. All you need is a Microsoft account to get started for free.<\/p>\n 24.<\/strong>Writer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n This web app works within your browser. It’s a no non-sense word processor that gives you a distraction-free writing zone to focus on your writing.<\/p>\n 25.<\/strong>WebWriter<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Like most of the online suites here, Peepel takes a collaborative online approach, but also uses RSS Feeds with its word processing app WebWriter to keep you on track with the changes made to your documents.<\/p>\n 26.<\/strong>WPS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Compatible with Microsoft Office and Google Docs, WPS lets you view, edit and generate word documents for free.<\/p>\n 27.<\/strong>ZCubes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n “ZCubes is your web Kaleidoscope that handles over 50 file-formats and works on over 20 different operating systems and platforms. Work, play, research, create, think, browse, organize, and have fun with ZCubes. Loaded with an incredible 2000+ features, your creativity may be your only limitation!”– see it in action for yourself.<\/p>\n 28.<\/strong>Awin<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Awin are affiliate marketers that help you generate revenue from your own published documents with link ads.<\/p>\n 29.\u00a0LibreOffice Writer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n LibreOffice Writer is a modern and powerful word processing and desktop publishing tool. Choose and apply the fonts that you wish, set styles for every part of your document, and type more freely as Autocomplete generates any commonly-used words and phrases.<\/span><\/p>\n Desktop Alternatives<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n If you experience technical difficulties with Word, there are a number of other word processing applications that work just as well. Most of these word applications are also packaged in productivity suites like MS Office.<\/p>\n 30.<\/strong>Writer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Writer is the word processing component of Open Office.org 2.3 that saves your work in the ISO standard ODF format.<\/p>\n 31.<\/strong>Abiword<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n A GNOME-related project, Abiword is a fully cross-platform word processor.<\/p>\n 32.<\/strong>Jarte<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Highlight: Jarte is completely compatible with Windows Vista, and can support MS .docx files.<\/p>\n 33.<\/strong>StarWriter<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The word processing application from theStar Office 8 Productivity Suite that lets you create, convert and collaborate your documents.<\/p>\n 34.<\/strong>IBM Connections\u00a0Docs<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n An\u00a0office productivity suite from IBM that lets you collaborate around documents in real time with support for MS Word .\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 35.<\/strong>Corel Word Perfect X3 (Standard Edition 2007)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n A full-fledged word processor that comes with the Corel Word Perfect X3 Office Suite.<\/p>\n 36.<\/strong>Ability Write v.4<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The word processing application from the Ability Office Suite. Advanced features for version 4 include PDF creation, formatting options, drag and drop editing and spell checker. It also has full Word doc importing abilities.<\/p>\n 37.<\/strong>MarinerSoftware<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n MarinerSoftware has a diverse selection of word processing software for bloggers, writers, podcasters, and screenwriters for both Mac and Windows.<\/p>\n 38.<\/strong>PagePlus X2<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n A great desktop publishing suite from Serif that\u2019s compatible with Vista. It has everything you need to work with personalizing templates, editing graphics, and creating PDF slideshows.<\/p>\n 39.<\/strong>Atlantis Word Processor<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n With Atlantis, you can create both simple and very complex layouts and give your documents any fresh look you desire. Atlantis also has all the necessary features and options to help you create basic or highly professional structured documents.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Books<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Mastering MS Word is a big task. Hard copy resources can help cut that task down. Included with the titles are some user reviews to give you a sneak peek inside.<\/p>\n 40.<\/strong>Microsoft Office Word 2003 Quick Steps<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>by Martin S. Matthews (Author), John Cronan (Author), Lisa McCoy (Author)<\/p>\n A quote from the book\u2019s description: \u201cFollow along and learn to format text, add graphics, use templates, track and merge comments, create mailing labels. . . .”<\/p>\n 41.<\/strong>Word 2003 Bible<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0by David Angell (Author), Peter Kent (Author),Brent Heslop (Editor)<\/p>\n One highlight of this book: \u201cI especially like the fact that it is the only book I have found that addresses the subject of field codes in some depth.”<\/p>\n 42.<\/strong>Access 2007 VBA Bible: for Data-Centric Microsoft Office Applications<\/strong><\/a> by Helen Feddema (Author)<\/p>\n Learn to write Visual Basic code and put together powerful solutions.<\/p>\n 43.<\/strong>MS Office 2007 For Dummies<\/strong><\/a> by Peter Weverka (Author)<\/p>\n Everyone\u2019s heard of the popular \u201cDummies” series. If you haven\u2019t, here\u2019s one user review: \u201cWriting is clear and logical. The Index and the logical organization of chapters make it easy to locate any information needed easily.”<\/p>\n 44.<\/strong>Office 2007: The Missing Manual<\/strong><\/a> by Chris Grover (Author), Matthew MacDonald (Author), E. Vander Veer (Author)<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a source to help with you with the look and feel of MS Word alongside the other Office apps. As one user puts it, the book \u201cFocus[es] heavily on not just the use of the apps but the difference with the “ribbon” changes of the 2007 versions.”<\/p>\n 45.Word Hacks: Tips & Tools for Taming Your Text<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>by Andrew Savikas<\/p>\n What\u2019s inside: \u201ctime-saving hacks on taming document bloat, complex search and replace, Tables of Contents and indexes, importing and exporting files, tables and comments, and even using Google as a dictionary!”<\/p>\n 46.<\/strong>Using Office Home and Student 2007 (Special Edition )<\/strong><\/a> by Ed Bott (Author), Woody Leonhard<\/p>\n A manual for more than just Word.<\/p>\n Communities, Blogs, Forums<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n It can be hard to maneuver and learn everything there is to learn without the right support system. This list of community sites, blogs and forums will get you in touch with other MS Word users.<\/p>\n 47.<\/strong>The Official Microsoft Blog<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The Official Microsoft blog where you can find posts that affect not only Word, but Microsoft in general. Find out what’s going on from a broader perspective.<\/p>\n 48. <\/strong>Office Blogs<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Linked is the homepage for Microsoft’s\u00a0Office Blogs. Find posts on MS Word plus other applications of the Office suite.<\/p>\n 49.<\/strong>Blogtoplist.com<\/strong><\/p>\n Blogtoplist.com is a handy website to bookmark where you can find blog postings specifically devoted to MS Word.<\/p>\n 50.<\/strong>Cnet.com<\/strong><\/p>\n You might also want to try out the Cnet.com forums on MS Office and Word.<\/p>\n 51.<\/strong>Tek-tips Forums<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n This is a tech forum where you can ask your questions on MS Word, talk to other members, and get notifications on any responses posted to your questions.<\/p>\n 52.<\/strong>Ask Woody Forum<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n You can click through to the Woody Lounge area via AskWoody.com, a site created by MS Office manual writer and expert, Woody Leonhard. With a number of topics and over 20, 000 loungers, this forum is one of the best resources on MS Office and Word.<\/p>\n 53.<\/strong>The New Paperclip<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The Office Paperclip has a blog! A fun easy-to-read site with lots of tips and tricks for Word 2007.<\/p>\n 54.<\/strong>Word Community<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Here you can find links to communities for Word 2007 and 2003 users. The Word community space not only acts as a way to contact other Word users, it also acts as a learning resource with links to demos, training, question forms, webcasts and more.<\/p>\n Word Tools<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Sometimes your Word experience is only as good as the tools you use. Here\u2019s a listing of diverse tools that can enhance your Word user experience.<\/p>\n 55.<\/strong>Word Viewer<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n This is the most basic tool needed to interact with Word Docs. It will allow you to open and view Word Docs in Read Only mode.<\/p>\n 56.<\/strong>MS Word Mobile<\/strong><\/p>\n Open, view, and edit documents while on the go. This plug in is compatible with the latest 2007 version.<\/p>\n 57.<\/strong>MS Word Templates<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n If you need templates, this webpage has all the templates you could ever need.<\/p>\n 58.Blog Directly From Word<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Looking to publish from Word to your blog? Then check out this tutorial. It will show you how to publish blog posts directly from MS Word to your WordPress oaccount. Other options like Blogger , SharePoint, and Typepad are also possible with this method.<\/p>\n 59.<\/strong>Document Cleaner<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Document Cleaner is a collection of different tools used for files that have been poorly formatted during its translation. It provides several features to help you process with this badly Word documents. <\/span><\/p>\n 60.Recovery Toolbox for Word<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n If you have corrupted data in your Word Docs and templates, check out this data repair tool.<\/p>\n 61.AbleBits <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Checking each and every individual link in your documents can be tedious. This tool from Ablebits makes it easier by removing the broken links for you.<\/p>\n