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title: "Which formatting features can be added to the MS Word document?"  
description: "Which formatting features can be added to the MS Word document?"  
author: "Steilla Mitchel"  
published: 2022-03-28  
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category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["troubleshooting", "ms word"]  
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# Which formatting features can be added to the MS Word document?

Which formatting [features](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13064/advanced-features-in-the-modern-wireless-keyboards) can be added to the MS [Word document](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96165/what-is-ms-word-how-do-you-create-and-save-a-new-microsoft-word-document)?

## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

- Font selection, font size and presentation (such as bold or italics), spacing, margins, alignment, columns, indentation, and lists all fall under the heading of **[document](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/328642/what-to-consider-while-choosing-a-software-documentation-tool) formatting.** The mechanics of how the words appear on the page, in a nutshell. A document that has been properly formatted is consistent, correct (in terms of following any declared standards), and simple to read.
- The reader's perception of content is influenced by the visual appeal of a document, thus it's critical to pay attention to formatting in any piece of writing or documentation. By generating and designating divisions (headings), emphasising significant words or concepts (bold, italics, or lists), and providing a solid first impression, formatting makes information more accessible to the reader (professional look and feel, appropriate font choice for the document type).

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