Getting to know the new features of Word 2021 for professional writing

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Getting to know the new features of Word 2021 for professional writing

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Software Word From Microsoft, it is known as one of the leading tools for writing, editing and formatting text documents. over time, Word It is constantly updated with new features and capabilities to meet the needs of professional users. In this article, to review and introduce new features Word It allows users to better use this tool for professional writing and editing of documents. These features include advanced tools and features that help improve the quality and efficiency of writing and, as a result, improve the user experience.

Co-authoring

Co-authoring is one of the prominent features of Word software that allows users to work on a Word file simultaneously and jointly by purchasing the original Office 2021 license. This feature allows users to work with colleagues on a text file at the same time without having to send files to each other or create multiple versions.

When you and your co-author are co-authors, you can see all the changes and edits made by everyone in the group quickly and in real time. This improves coordination among group members and allows you to easily use each other's comments and changes.

Collaborative authoring using this feature improves collaboration and teamwork, enabling users to edit and improve their documents more effectively and simultaneously.

Visual refresh

The visual update in Office 2021 is one of the attractive features that allows users to use the new ribbon. This new ribbon is completely transparent and has a nice and minimal design with windows with rounded corners, a neutral color palette and monoline icons.

The transparent design of the ribbon allows creating a dynamic and modern visual user experience. This feature makes it easy for users to access different parts of the tools and also focus on their content at the same time using neutral colors.

The monoline icons used in this update have a simple and uniform design that ensures improved readability and faster identification of tools. All in all, this intuitive update provides Office 2021 users with advanced and beautiful tools for doing everyday tasks in the Word environment.

Save your changes as they happen

It's best to save your changes as soon as they happen. To do this, you can upload your Word files to the cloud, such as OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, or SharePoint Online. This ensures that all your updates are saved automatically and that your content is accessible anytime and on any device.

The cloud has many advantages, including automatic backups, the ability to work simultaneously between multiple users, and the ability to access files from anywhere using the Internet. This method allows you to continue with your work without worrying about losing data, and also allows you to work on files simultaneously with your colleagues.

So, by uploading your Word files to OneDrive, OneDrive for Business or SharePoint Online, make sure your changes are always up to date and available.

Dark Mode

With the introduction of the Dark Mode feature to Word 2021, you can experience working with this software much more easily and less annoying for your eyes. Dark Mode provides a dark and clear canvas to display the toolbar as well as the documents themselves, allowing you to continue working in low-light or nighttime environments without further strain on the eyes.

The Dark Mode feature in Word 2021 not only changes the toolbar to a dark mode, but also the content of the documents itself turns into darker and more relaxing colors. This feature is especially useful for those who work with textual content for a long time, and it brings them a significant improvement in the comfort and quality of work.

In general, Dark Mode in Word 2021 allows you to edit and manage your documents more effectively and with less stress than direct light.

See new items in stock media

Microsoft is constantly updating the media content in Office, which allows users to send their message faster and more accurately. This media content includes a rich library of stock images, icons, and more that are useful for creating strong visual communication in documents and presentations.

With access to this library, users can quickly and effectively use high-quality images, icons, and other media elements to decorate and enhance their content. This possibility helps them to improve their communication and convey their message in a more attractive and understandable way to their audience by using professional graphic elements.

Therefore, the use of stock media content in Office is a very effective tool to increase the quality and power of your visual communication, which is constantly updated by Microsoft.

Find what you need with Microsoft Search

In Office 2021 for Windows 11 and Windows 10, Microsoft Search is a powerful tool that lets you quickly find anything you need. This new search box, displayed at the top of Office programs, allows you to quickly search for texts, commands, guides, and other information related to Office programs.

Microsoft Search is a tool built on artificial intelligence and advanced search technology. This tool allows users to optimally and quickly access the information they need, without having to navigate through menus and different options.

Because Microsoft Search offers extensive search capabilities, you can easily find texts, commands, descriptions, and any other type of information you need. This helps improve the productivity of users in using Office applications and improves the user experience.

By using Microsoft Search, you can quickly and effectively access information from Office applications and improve the overall experience of working with Office.

Improve reading comprehension with the Line Focus option

The Line Focus feature in Word allows you to better and more accurately focus on your texts, especially when you are dealing with long texts or large projects. By setting Line Focus, you can view the text line by line and place a part of the text in close distance to improve your focus and avoid distraction.

To use this feature, do the following:

  • Open the file in Word: First, open your Word file that you want to work on.

  • Activating Line Focus:

    • Click the View tab on the Word toolbar.
    • In the "Read" section, find the "Line Focus" option.
    • From the "Line Focus" drop-down menu, you can select the number of lines you want to expose. Usually this option consists of one, three or five lines.
  • Set personal preferences:

    • By clicking "Settings" in the bottom menu of Line Focus, you can change more detailed settings such as the background color of the selected lines.
  • Using Line Focus:

    • Each time you turn on Line Focus, a specific portion of text (for example, one, three, or five lines) will be exposed to you, and the rest of the text will be temporarily disabled. This will help you work better and more accurately on that part of the text and maintain your focus.

With the Line Focus feature in Word, you can easily focus on any part of the text you want and complete your projects without distraction.

Update the Draw tab

The updated Draw tab in Word allows you to quickly access all your tools and change their color. New add-ons like Point Eraser, Ruler, and Lasso help you easily work with ink and improve your drawing and drawing experience.

Changing the color of the tools in the Draw tab:

  1. Open the Draw tab:

    • In Word, go to the "Insert" tab and click on "Draw" to go to the Draw tab.
  2. Select the color tool:

    • On the Draw toolbar, select the Color tool. Usually, this tool is located in the upper section or in the "Color Palette" menu.
  3. color change:

    • By clicking on the desired color, the color of the selected tool will change. You can use different color palette to choose your desired color.

Use of new add-ons:

  • Point Eraser:
    • This add-on allows you to erase specific spots of ink that you want. To use, first select Point Eraser from the Tools menu, then drag over the desired points to erase those points of ink.
  • Ruler:

    • This extension helps you draw lines easily. By choosing Ruler, you can draw vertical or horizontal lines and use them as indicators for drawing and painting.
  • Lasso (loop):

    • This extension allows you to manually select one or more objects and move or edit them. Using Lasso, you can select different components of a drawing or diagram and work with them more precisely.

With these new additions to the Draw tab, you can easily work with ink and improve your drawing and painting experience. These tools will help you to do your art and creativity better and more carefully.

Increase the reach of your content

In Word 2021, you can increase the accessibility of your content by using the Check Accessibility tool and make sure that your documents are properly accessible to everyone. This feature allows you to check whether the text, images, tables and other elements of your documents are properly designed and accessible to all users.

How to use Check Accessibility in Word 2021:

  • Open documents: First, open your Word file that you want to check access to.

  • Go to the Review section: On the Word toolbar, click on the "Review" tab.

  • Check Accessibility: In the "Accessibility" group, select the "Check Accessibility" option.

  • Check the evaluation report: Word will begin checking your documents and provide you with an evaluation report that includes suggestions for improving accessibility. This report includes tips to help you make your texts more comprehensible to viewers with visual or mobility impairments.

  • Make the necessary corrections: Based on the evaluation report, you can apply the necessary corrections to your documents. This includes image descriptions, using proper structure in tables, using readable fonts, and other changes to improve accessibility.

By using Check Accessibility in Word 2021, you can make the necessary improvements to your documents to provide access to your content to all users, including those with vision or accessibility issues.

Support for OpenDocument format (ODF) 1.3

In Word 2021, it is now possible to support the OpenDocument (ODF) 1.3 format, which has added more features to the software. OpenDocument Format (ODF) 1.3 is an open, cross-software standard used for text documents, tables, charts, and other miscellaneous information. This format is widely used by both open-source and closed-source applications, and now Word 2021 provides this support.

New features added with ODF 1.3 support:

  • Documentation format improvements: ODF 1.3 brings to the software features such as support for new dictionaries, improved digital signatures, and better configuration of text styles.

  • Support for multiple formats: With ODF 1.3 support, you can save your documents in a variety of formats, including .odt (for text documents), .ods (for tables), and .odp (for presentations), and with other programs that support ODF, Share it.

  • Better cross-software interaction: With ODF 1.3, you can easily share your documents between different open-text and closed-text applications without running into compatibility issues.

  • Better security: With the addition of features such as improved digital signatures, ODF 1.3 enhances document security and ensures that your documents are protected during sending and receiving.

With support for ODF 1.3, Word 2021 allows users to take advantage of the standard and open ODF format and take advantage of its new and improved features. This action shows Microsoft's commitment to facilitate cross-software interaction and improve user experience.

 

 

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