How to use Styles in Microsoft Word

In this step-by-step tutorial video, learn how and why to use Styles in Microsoft Word. With Styles, you can easily format and change the format of a document, take advantage of themes, quickly insert a table of contents, and effortlessly navigate throughout your document.

As full disclosure, I work at Microsoft as a full-time employee.

[noemizapata]

Thank you. I have been using Word since 1996 and learned most of it on my own. Have not taken a Word class in decades. Love the simplicity of this tutorial. I will definitely look for more of your tutorial videos.

[vadderamu]

No extra talking and lengthy explanation or redundancy. That is what people search for in youtube. It is really easy to understand and quick to find what you are looking for. very helpful. thanks a lot

[marlenebryan]

I so needed this a month ago. Now that I understand the use of Styles, I will be able to update all our reference documents. Thank you Kevin.

[shendersonwilliams]

Your presentation was flawless. In less than 10 minutes
I learned so much. Thank you.

[hischebe]

writing my dissertation and learned about outlining and then watched this as well you have saved me blood sweat and tears! thank you!

[JUDGE]

Kevin, sorry, forgot to thank you for the lovely tutorials you are posting.

[gabrielaalonso]

Awesome! Thanks a millions for your amazing tutorials.

[ClaudioandMary]

The other thing I think is really important about using headings is if you create a PDF from your word file, it will create a hyperlinked table of contents AND you can have it auto-bookmark the PDF using the headings (even multiple heading levels). When creating large complicated documents (i.e. in a business environment) it can be VERY helpful to have a hyperlinked and bookmarked PDF.

[toddkirk]

Hi, Kevin... just stumbled upon your videos and subscribed to your channel.
As an Instructional Designer and Technical Writer, I've spent A LOT of time during my career teaching my team these types of tips and tricks. Great to see someone take the time and publish a channel here on YouTube that the masses can use as a reference.
Keep up the good work!
Todd

[Pattythomas]

I've been using Microsoft Word since it was created. I have to say that every place I work, no one knows Word as well as I do. Back in the day, I used to call up Microsoft and ask to speak with someone with regard to quirks or processes that weren't working right. This is back in the day when people ACTUALLY answered the phone - LOL! My favorite is Excel though...I could do spreadsheets all day long. I'm learning Power BI, which seems to be Pivot Tables on steroids. I really like your videos - very informative!

[SheepyxTails]

Thank you for the thorough review of Styles in MSWord, Kevin. Really helped me on my assignment.

[patmelancon]

Your instructional videos are always very helpful. Thanks for doing these.

[GuyKirk]

I love this video. I work in a proposal department creating templates and we work with styles all of the time. Tip... never base your styles on "Normal" base them on "no style" you'll thank me later.

[mswinden]

Great stuff Kevin. I would love to see a video on "Defining New Styles" and "Multi-level Lists"!

[yogibearstie]

First of your videos where I knew the information. Makes me feel good.

[normawakefield]

Thank you Kevin for your excellent tutorials. You have been my saviour! Best wishes from London.

[brucekolinski]

Thank you Mr. Stratvert. Clear explanations and nice delivery style (pun intended).

[janeasmith]

Thank you for solving the mystery of styles! Most appreciated!

[pmjoshi]

Superb Kevin, you are indeed showing us all features of MS Word. We did not know these beautiful features. Now we will use them to make our documents eye catching.

[psocidlover]

Thanks! I could hear you clearly and follow your instructions!