Microsoft® Word is used frequently in legal practice, but not always as efficiently and effectively as possible. This manual provides lawyers and their staff with step-by-step instructions for getting the most out of Microsoft® Word. It covers topics such as document management, toolbars and ribbons, tools for document editing and formatting, creating table of contents and table of authorities, protecting documents, creating and using templates, and much more. This manual is chock-full of essential information and helpful tips for every Microsoft® Word user.

This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Getting the Most Out of Microsoft® Word program in Edmonton on November 28, 2017 and in Calgary on November 29, 2017.