How to set up a Word document

An easy way to set up a Word document, and make it accessible at the same time.

Setting up Microsoft Word is the basic requirement of most office-based jobs, including Digital Marketing. However it might surprise you to learn that I am always being asked how to do this. Below is a short video, using a beloved story, as a guide for one easy way to set up Microsoft Word documents. The presentation was originally put together to demonstrate how to set up Word documents accessibly, but the bonus is that by doing this your word document will be easier to compile overall, especially if it’s a large document.

In the video presentation below (this paragraph - ironically I am unable to label the video or insert a caption or alt text) I talk you through the basics - setting up headers and body text and using the ribbon to style them, linking urls to text, how to insert, caption and describe images with alt text, how to space your document, insert tables optimally and check everything at the end.

Enjoy.