Microsoft Word is the main tool used for creating essays, reports, dissertations, and other written assignments at university. This page links to key guides that help you format documents clearly, professionally, and accessibly.
Set Up and Structure Your Document
- Formatting in Word – Line spacing, margins, page breaks, and layout. Avoid common formatting mistakes.
- Page Numbers, Headings, and Table of Contents – Apply page numbers correctly, use heading styles for structure, and create a table of contents automatically.
- Tables, Figures, and Captions – Format tables, add captions, and generate lists of tables or figures.
Finalise and Review Your Work
- Track Changes and Comments – Review feedback, manage tracked changes, add comments, and remove mark-up before submitting your work.