Microsoft Word 2019 for PC

Features of Microsoft Word 2019

Word’s primary function is word processing, and it was designed to deliver on that premise ever since the very beginning. Its capabilities have only gotten bigger and better over the years. However, Word 2019 gives users new, exciting features beyond just word processor capabilities.

This update also focuses on making your work easier to share and gives you the option to work together with other team members, adds more support for digital inking, provides learning tools, and book-like navigation.

Let’s see what beloved features Microsoft brings to the table with the 2019 update!

Collaborate and share faster than ever

Real-time collaboration

Have you ever wanted to work on a document together with your classmates, colleagues, or friends? You can do it in real-time using Word 2019. After you share your document with others, you can invite them to co-edit the same document with you. Everyone’s changes show up in real-time, allowing you to work as a team.

All changes made to a file are trackable and reversible, eliminating the need to worry about someone accidentally messing up the file. You can track and review changes made to a file then accept or reject them manually with the Simple Markup feature. The clean, easily understandable view of how different authors contributed to your file allows for quick reviewing as well.

Communication via comments

Many applications like Skype allow you to talk to your co-writers, however, sometimes it’s more comfortable to have everything in one place. Word 2019’s improved comments come with a reply feature, making communication effortless. Reply to questions, start debates or help your teammates with parts of the document simply by replying to comments. Done with the conversation? You can disable further replies while leaving the existing ones accessible for others to see.

Take advantage of the cloud

Being able to store your files in the cloud and access them anywhere is a huge advantage compared to storing data on physical hardware. With Word 2019, you can save and share files in cloud storage, then access them anywhere, anytime, as long as you have an internet connection.

This feature also gives you the ability to share your documents using SharePoint or SkyDrive. From that point onwards, you have access to your Word documents, as well as other Office files. You can even work together on the same document with other people at the same time.

The new collaboration tools also include easier sharing of your documents. You can select people from a drop-down menu, or alternatively, enter a name or email address and invite others to view or co-edit your work.

Reading made easy

Book-like read mode

Are you tired of scrolling up and down in a document while reading? Do you want to change up how read mode works? You can use the new book-like view to see a different perspective of a file. Flip through pages in a book-like visual with your finger, mouse pointer, or the scrollbar.

Microsoft also eliminated distractions and cleaned up read-mode. Side-by-side viewing makes it easy to scan and read your document, while the toolbar fades away for a more simple, book-like feel.

Jump to where you left off

Trying to find the right line you left off reading can be frustrating and rather time-consuming. Microsoft implemented simple but powerful changes to document viewing and reading. Word now bookmarks the last place you read, so you don’t have to remember where you left off. Just open your window and Word will do the scrolling for you. Stop bothering with complicated navigation and experience digital convenience.

Learning tools

You can use Word 2019’s tools to improve reading and make documents more comprehensible for yourself. You have the ability to adjust various properties such as column width, text spacing, and page color which all help to make reading and understanding a document easy. Break words into syllables to boost reading ability or use the Read Aloud feature and read along with the digital voice.

Accessibility improvements

Accessibility Checker

To help you resolve accessibility issues, a one-click Accessibility Checker has been added to Word. Using this feature allows you to ensure that your document is easily readable and editable for people. Its suggested changes can be applied to your document with a single click, but this single click can be a huge help to those who need it.

Translate documents

Use the integrated translator to quickly understand text written in a foreign language, or translate your document with a click of a button. You’ll never have to spend time trying to figure out what a word means or how you should translate it. All this available right within Word.

Visual impact

Gallery

You should always make sure that your document has the right amount of visual elements to occupy the text. If you choose to work with Word 2019, you’ll have instant access to a large gallery of icons, WordArt, Scaleable Vector Graphics, and more. Additionally, you can find and import 3D models, then rotate and resize them however you like.

Digital pen support

Digital pen support became more practical in Word 2019. The app now has a fully customizable set of pens, pencils, and highlighters that make your digital inking effortless yet effective. Using these tools, you can highlight parts of your text, add hand-drawn elements, or draw on top of charts and images.

System Requirements

• • Processor: 1.6 gigahertz (GHz) or faster, 2-core. 2.0 GHz or greater recommended for Skype for Business.
• • RAM: 4 GB RAM; 2 GB RAM (32-bit)
• • Hard disk: 4.0 GB of available disk space
• • Display: 1280 x 768 screen resolution
• • Graphics: Graphics hardware acceleration requires DirectX 9 or later, with WDDM 2.0 or higher for Windows 10 (or WDDM 1.3 or higher for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update). Skype for Business requires DirectX 9 or later, 128 MB graphics memory, and 32 bits per pixel capable format.
• • OS: Windows 10 or newer, Windows Server 2019