How to change the Paper Size of a Document in Microsoft Word

Default paper size in the United States is typically 8.5 by 11 inches. However, in most foreign countries documents are formatted on metric-sized paper. The most common of these is called A4 paper, and it measures 210 by 297 millimeters (approximately 8.25 by 11.75 inches).

To change the paper size of a document:

1. From the Page Layout tab, in the Page Setup group, click the Size button.

2. From the expanded list, click the desired paper size.

3. If the size you need is not listed, click the More Paper Sizes button at the bottom of the pane to display more sizes.

How to change the Text Direction in a Microsoft Word Table

The default orientation for text in a table is horizontal. If a table has long column headings it may look more balanced if vertical orientation is used.

To change the orientation of text in a table:

1. Select the cell or row that contains the text to be changed.

2. On the Table Tools, Layout tab, Alignment group, click the Text Direction button until you see the desired text orientation.

3. Click the Align Bottom Center button.

4. Point to the bottom border of the row containing the vertical text until the table resize pointer appears.

5. Drag down using the table resize pointer until the vertical text appears in one continuous line without wrapping.

How to change the Page Orientation in Microsoft Office

Microsoft Word’s Orientation feature is used to change the default 8.5-by 11-inch paper from Portrait (vertical) to Landscape (horizontal).

To change the page orientation using the ribbon:

1. Click the Page Layout tab.

2. In the Page Setup group, click the Orientation button.

3. Click either Portrait or Landscape.

To change the page orientation using the keyboard:

1. Press CTRL + P.

2. Under Settings, click Portrait Orientation.

3. Click either Portrait or Landscape.

Easy!