Add and edit text
Applies To
Word for Microsoft 365 Word 2024 Word 2021 Word 2019 Word 2016![Your browser does not support video. Install Microsoft Silverlight, Adobe Flash Player, or Internet Explorer 9.](https://cxcs.microsoft.net/static/public/surface-and-devices/neutral/4873755a-8b1e-497e-bc54-101d1e75d3e7/d07c07fd6aabfe12ed716e87301dc3a1a3a7b5b0.png)
Try it!
Here's how to add, replace, and format text in Word:
Add text
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Place the cursor where you want to add the text.
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Start typing.
Replace text
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Select the text you want to replace.
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To select a single word, double-click it.
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To select a line, click to the left of it.
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Start typing.
Format text
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Select the text you want to format.
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From the pop up toolbar or the Home tab, select an option to change the Font, Font Size, Font Color, or make the text bold, italics, or underline.
Copy formatting
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Select the text with the formatting you want to copy.
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Click
Format painter, and then select the text you want to copy the formatting to.Tip: Double-click
Format painter if you want to copy the formatting in more than one place.