Portrait: The Classic Choice
Let’s start with the classic, shall we? Portrait orientation is all about tradition. It’s the go-to for most of your everyday documents. Here’s how to set it up:
Step 1: Open Microsoft Word, and create a new document or open an existing one.
Step 2: Click on the “Layout” tab at the top of your Word window.
Step 3: In the “Page Setup” group, you’ll find “Orientation.” Click on “Portrait.”
Step 4: VoilĂ ! Your document now stands tall in portrait mode.
Easy peasy, right? Now, let’s talk about its edgier sibling, Landscape orientation.
Landscape: The Widescreen Wonder
When you need more room to spread out your content, Landscape is the way to go. It’s perfect for tables, large images, or anything that requires extra width. Here’s how to make your document stretch wide:
Step 1: Open Microsoft Word and create a new document or open an existing one.
Step 2: Click on the “Layout” tab at the top of your Word window.
Step 3: In the “Page Setup” group, you’ll find “Orientation.” Click on “Landscape.”
Step 4: Presto! Your document now goes widescreen in landscape mode.