How to Use Microsoft Word Online

What is Word Online?

Word Online is Microsoft Word in your web browser. You can:

• Create and edit documents anywhere
• Access files from any computer
• Collaborate with others in real time
• Save automatically to OneDrive

Accessing Word Online

Method 1: Office.com

• Go to office.com
• Sign in with your work email
• Click the Word icon

Method 2: OneDrive

• Go to onedrive.com (or open OneDrive)
• Navigate to a Word document
• Click to open it in Word Online

Creating a New Document

• Go to office.com
• Click Word
• Choose Blank document or a template
• Start typing

Basic Features

Formatting Text

Use the toolbar at the top:

• Bold (Ctrl + B)
• Italic (Ctrl + I)
• Underline (Ctrl + U)
• Font and size options
• Text colour
• Alignment

Adding Elements

The Insert menu lets you add:

• Tables
• Pictures
• Links
• Page breaks
• Headers and footers

Saving

Word Online saves automatically to OneDrive. You'll see "Saved" at the top of the screen.

Sharing and Collaboration

Sharing a Document

• Click Share in the top right
• Enter email addresses
• Choose Can edit or Can view
• Click Send

Real-Time Collaboration

When others are editing:

• You'll see their cursor
• Their changes appear instantly
• Everyone sees the latest version

Opening in Desktop Word

For advanced features:

• Click Editing in the toolbar
• Select Open in Desktop App
• Word on your computer opens the file

Word Online vs Desktop Word

Word Online is great for:

• Quick edits
• Collaboration
• Access from any device
• Simple documents

Desktop Word is better for:

• Complex formatting
• Mail merge
• Advanced features
• Offline work

Tips for Word Online

• Use Ctrl + S to force save (though it auto-saves)
• Collaborate by sharing, not emailing documents
• For complex work, use desktop Word
• Your recent documents are always available at office.com

Need Help?

For Word help, contact helpdesk@netlumait.com.au or call 1300 521 162.