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Tag Archives: Microsoft Word

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Chicago Style Workout 73: Word Processing

Many of us who write or edit for a living spend a lot of time in a word processor, typically either Microsoft Word or Google Docs (or both). It’s only natural, then, that we know a lot about these programs. But it’s always good to brush up on the basics.

February 28, 2023 in Chicago Style Workouts.

Word’s Modern Comments: A Copyeditor’s Perspective

Over the last year and a half (beginning in April 2021), Microsoft has been rolling out its “modern comments” to Word 365 users on both Windows and Mac platforms. If you use Word, and unless you have your updates turned off, there’s a good chance you have them by now, or will soon.

November 15, 2022 in Editor’s Corner.

Word vs. Docs for Editors

If you’re a copyeditor, you probably use Microsoft Word, a desktop program introduced in the 1980s. Or maybe you use Google Docs, a browser-based application that debuted in 2006.

April 12, 2022 in Editor’s Corner.

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