One of the major applications of a word processing program like Google Docs or Microsoft Word, in comparison to just writing words on a piece of paper, is that they automatically keep your text ...

Create a text form field that lets you enter text once and have it appear automatically elsewhere in the document, such as the date shown in the file's header.

Protecting data in a Word table isn't as simple as turning a protection feature on, but it's possible using Text Form Field controls.

To auto-insert the same words or text in multiple locations in a Word document you can follow these steps to use Linked Text feature.

Add a Text Box Open the Microsoft Word document that needs a floating text box added. Click the "Insert" tab on the Ribbon and click "Text Box" on the Text panel.

If you want to spell out dollar amounts in Microsoft Word, there's a nifty trick you can use to make it easier. Susan Harkins tells you how.

Word can't break in to them to add text, but this doesn't mean you've got to settle with how they appear on the Word page. Use Word's text boxes to layer your documents, adding text to scanned files.