thesis writing using Microsoft word presentation

THESIS WRITING USING MS WORD

1. Thesis Writing Using Microsoft Word 1

2. Table of Content Introduction Creating a new document Setting up page layout Inserting table of content Adding page numbers and headers Managing citations and headers Inserting figures and tables Reviewing and proofreading tools Saving and Exporting Conclusions 2

3. Introduction Writing a thesis is a long process that requires organization. Microsoft word has many features that help format and manage a thesis easily. This presentation will cover useful tools in WORD for thesis writing. 3

4. Creating a New Document Open Microsoft Word and select Blank Document. Select the A4 page size and margins ( layout > margins ). Save the document regularly ( ctrl + s ). 4

5. Setting up Page Layout Use 1-inch margins or as per university guidelines Choose a professional font ( Times new roman , Arial , Calibri ) Set line Spacing ( 1.5 or double ) in Home > Paragraph 5

6. Inserting Table of Contents Place cursor where you want the table of contents. Go to references > Table of Content and select a style Update it automatically when changes are made ( Right click > Update Field ). 6

7. Adding Page Numbers and Headers Go to insert > Page Number and choose positions ( Top or Bottom ). For different numbering in sections, use section breaks ( Layout > Breaks ). Insert Headers and Footer for chapter names or other details. 7

8. Managing Citations and References Go to References > Manage sources to add citations. Use insert Citation to reference in-text. Generate a bibliography automatically. Go to References > insert Footnote for additional details. Use Endnote fir reference in the end of the document. 8

9. Inserting Figures and Tables Use Insert > Tables to create table. Add images using Insert > Pictures. Label tables and figures using References > Insert Caption. 9

10. Reviewing and Proofreading Tools Use Review > Spelling & Grammar to check mistakes. Track changes helps to review edits. Use Find & Replace ( Ctrl + H ) to modify specific words. 10

11. Saving and Exporting the Thesis Save regularly in .docx format. Export to pdf using File > Save as > PDF. Keep multiple Backups . 11

12. Conclusions Microsoft Word makes thesis writing easier with structured formatting. Use built-in tools like styles, citations and tables to stay organized. Practice using these features will improve writing experience. 12

13. Thank You 13