How do I Format Text as Bold or Italic in Microsoft Word?

Formatting text in Microsoft Word allows you to emphasize important words or phrases. Two common formatting options are bold and italic. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll show you how to format text as bold or italic in Microsoft Word.

Step 1: Open Microsoft Word

Launch Microsoft Word on your computer by clicking on the application icon.

Step 2: Open/Create a document

Open an existing document or create a new one by clicking on “File” in the top left corner and selecting either “Open” or “New” from the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Select the text

Highlight the specific text you want to format as bold or italic. You can do this by clicking and dragging the cursor over the text.

Step 4: Format as bold

To format the selected text as bold, you have a few options:

• Press Ctrl+B on your keyboard.
• Click on the “Home” tab at the top of the application, locate the “Bold” button in the “Font” group, and click on it.
• Right-click on the selected text, choose “Font” from the context menu, and check the “Bold” box in the “Font” dialog box that appears.

Step 5: Format as italic

Similarly, you have several options to format the selected text as italic:

• Press Ctrl+I on your keyboard.
• Go to the “Home” tab, find the “Italic” button in the “Font” group, and click on it.
• Right-click on the selected text, choose “Font,” and select the “Italic” option in the “Font” dialog box.

Step 6: Verify the formatting

After applying the formatting, check if the text appears bold or italicized. You’ll notice the selected text is now visually enhanced, providing emphasis or distinction.

Step 7: Save the document

Once you’re satisfied with the text formatting, remember to save your document by clicking on “File” and selecting “Save” or using the Ctrl+S keyboard shortcut.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully formatted text as bold or italic in Microsoft Word. Enjoy adding emphasis and clarity to your documents.

Please note: The specific commands may vary slightly depending on the version of Microsoft Word you are using.

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