Book excerpt: Microsoft Word 2016 represents the latest in a series of improvements in functionality during the word processor’s long history. Today, more than ever, people expect to be able to work easily across locations with different people and devices, all without having to worry about the underlying technologies. Word's new version helps us to quickly access the features we need, work collaboratively with unprecedented ease, and access information from the widest range of sources, and Word 2016 in easy steps covers the new features, including: • Creating, structuring and adding styles to documents; text editing and formatting • Adding pictures, graphics, video, hyperlinks and faster shape formatting • Working with equations, symbols and tables • Sharing documents and working collaboratively in real time • Getting help quickly with Tell Me • Using Smart Lookup to find things on the web The visual nature of Word means that a clear, concise and colourful visual reference guide is an invaluable tool for both newcomers and those upgrading from older versions. Word 2016 in easy steps meets this challenge head on, using detailed images and easy-to-follow instructions to quickly get you up to speed. Contents Finding your way aroundBasic EditingEditing in More DepthStructured documentsPictures and GraphicsDocument ViewsFiles and settingsSharing FeaturesReferences and MailingsTools for reviewing