Create a document in Word
With Word on your PC, Mac, or mobile device, you can:
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Create a document from scratch or from a template.
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Add text, images, art, and videos.
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Research a topic and find credible sources.
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Access your documents from a computer, tablet, or phone via OneDrive.
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Share your documents and collaborate with others.
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Track and review changes.
Create a document
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On the File tab, select New.
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Double-click any template image --OR -- In the Search for online templates box, enter the type of document you want to create and press your Enter key.
Tip: To start from scratch, select Blank document. Or, for practice using Word features, try a learning guide like Welcome to Word, Insert your first table of contents, and more.
Add and format text
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Click on your new blank page and type some text.
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To format, select the text and then select any option show in the Ribbon's Home tab: Bold, Italic, Bullets, Numbering, and more.

Add Pictures, Shapes, SmartArt, Chart, and more
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Select the Insert tab.
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Select what you want to add:
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Tables - select Table, hover over the size you want, and select it.
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Pictures - select Pictures, browse for pictures from your computer, select a stock image, or even search Bing.
Note: Older versions of Word may have Online Pictures on the ribbon next to Pictures.
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Shapes - select Shapes, and choose a shape from the drop-down.
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Icons - select Icons, pick the one you want, and select Insert.
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3D Models - select 3D Models, choose from a file or online source, go to the image you want, and select Insert.
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SmartArt - select SmartArt, choose a SmartArt Graphic, and select OK.
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Chart - select Chart, select the chart you want, and select OK.
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Screenshot - select Screenshot and select one from the drop-down.
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