Word & DOCX Guides
Guides to basic DOCX editing in FreeWordEditor, document templates and Microsoft Word workflows. Word-specific instructions do not necessarily apply to our browser editor.
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FreeWordEditor Guides
How to Edit Word Documents Online for Free
Edit Word documents online free without installing Microsoft Word. Upload a DOCX file, make text and formatting changes in your browser, and download a copy — no account needed.
Read guideHow to Convert Word to PDF for Free
Convert Word documents to PDF free, right in your browser. Open your DOCX file, make any edits, and export a print-ready PDF — no software, no watermarks, no sign-up.
Read guideHow to Open DOCX Files Without Microsoft Word
No Microsoft Word? Open a DOCX file in your browser, review the pages and edit supported text and formatting. Works on Windows, Mac and Chromebook.
Read guideHow to Save a Word Document as PDF on Any Device
How to save a Word document as PDF on Windows, Mac, Chromebook or mobile — including the fastest free method that works without installing anything.
Read guideDocument & Template Guides
How to Make a Resume in Word Format Online — Free
Create a professional resume in Word format online, free. Start from a resume template, edit it in your browser, and download it as DOCX or PDF — no sign-up required.
Read guideHow to Format a Cover Letter in Word
Learn exactly how to format a professional cover letter in Word: margins, fonts, spacing, structure and layout — with a free template you can edit in your browser.
Read guideHow to Write a Business Letter in Word
A complete guide to writing and formatting a professional business letter in Word: correct layout, block format, salutations, closings, and free editable template.
Read guideMicrosoft Word Guides
How to Add Page Numbers in Word
Step-by-step guide to adding, formatting and removing page numbers in Word documents — including headers, footers, first-page exceptions and starting from a custom number.
Read guideHow to Create and Format a Table in Word
Learn how to insert, resize, style and edit tables in Word documents. Covers merging cells, formatting borders, adding rows and columns, and sorting table data.
Read guideWord Document Formatting Tips: 12 Things You Should Be Doing
Practical Word formatting tips that make your documents look professional: styles, spacing, consistent fonts, section breaks, headers and more — explained simply.
Read guideHow to Use Track Changes in Word
A complete guide to Track Changes in Word: how to turn it on, review and accept edits, show or hide markup, and work with comments — for editing and collaboration.
Read guideHow to Add Headers and Footers in Word
Step-by-step guide to adding, editing and removing headers and footers in Word — including different first-page headers, section breaks, and automatic page numbers.
Read guideHow to Use Columns in a Word Document
Learn how to add, adjust and remove column layouts in Word documents. Covers two-column layouts, unequal columns, column breaks, and going back to single-column.
Read guideHow to Create a Table of Contents in Word
How to insert and update a table of contents in Word automatically using heading styles — including custom levels, formatting, and fixing common TOC problems.
Read guideHow to Do a Mail Merge in Word
A beginner-friendly guide to mail merge in Word: how to connect a data source, insert merge fields, preview results, and print or email personalised letters and envelopes.
Read guideHow to Use Styles in Word
Learn how Word Styles work and why they matter: applying built-in styles, modifying them, creating your own, and using styles to build consistent, professional-looking documents.
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