We’ll walk you through everything you need to know about gutter margins in Microsoft Word.

What Is a Gutter Margin in Word?

A gutter margin is the space outside of the page margin on the left, top, or inside of the document. Its purpose is to provide extra space for binding documents such as physical books, manuals, or similar printed materials.

This added space ensures that your content remains intact with enough room for the binding.

Gutter Margin Size and Position

To determine the size for the gutter margin, check with the service that will bind the document as it may vary by company or the number of pages. If you’re doing it yourself, 0.5 inches is the average gutter margin.

While you can set the gutter margin size you need in Word, you can only choose its position when you use the Normal page setting. This allows you to pick the left or top for the gutter margin.

If you use the Mirror Margins, 2 Pages per Sheet, or Book Fold setting, you can still add the gutter margin size, but the position is on the left or inside by default. You’ll also notice that the Gutter position setting is grayed out for these document types.

Gutter Margin Feature

The gutter margin feature is available in the Word desktop application on Windows and Mac. While Word on the web and the Word mobile apps support the feature if you add it on the desktop, they do not provide the ability to add or adjust gutter margins.

When Do You Need a Gutter Margin?

As mentioned, you should use a gutter margin for printed items that are bound like books, manuals, booklets, catalogs, and related materials.

You may also add a gutter margin if you plan to print and bind the document using a ring, spiral, comb, or similar binding method. You typically see items such as training materials, study resources, portfolios, and legal documents bound this way.

The bottom line is that for any document you plan to bind, you should add a gutter margin.

How to Add a Gutter Margin in Word

You can add a gutter margin in the Word desktop application on Windows and Mac the same way.

1. With your document open in Word, go to the Layout tab.
2. Select the Margins drop-down menu in the Page Setup group and choose Custom Margins at the bottom.

3. In the Page Setup dialog box, confirm you’re on the Margins tab.
4. Use the Gutter setting in the Margins section to set the size for the gutter margin.

5. If you’re using Normal in the Multiple Pages drop-down menu, you can also choose the Gutter position. Pick from Left or Top.

6. As you make your adjustments, you’ll see the Preview near the bottom on Windows and the right side on Mac. The gutter margin displays in a black and white checkered pattern.

7. Select OK when you finish.

When you return to your document, you’ll notice the addition of the gutter margin outside the margin.

In the screenshot below, you can see our document before (left) and after (right) adding a top gutter margin. You’ll notice extra space above the Header section, or top margin.

Remove a Gutter Margin Word

If you need to remove the gutter margin after you add it, this is easy by returning to the margin settings.

Head back to the Layout tab, open the Margins drop-down menu, and pick Custom Margins. In the Page Setup box, set the Gutter size to “0” and select OK to save the change.

To make sure your printed document is easy to read and the words aren’t too close to the binding, simply add a gutter margin in Word. For more help with your document, look at how to insert page numbers in Word as well as in Google Docs.

Bubble letters appear curvy and bouncy with an almost cartoon-style feel, making them ideal for casual creations. You can use one of Word’s built-in font styles or download a bubble typeface from an online source. Then, simply apply the style and spruce it up to your liking. Here’s how to create bubble letters in Word on Windows and Mac.

Use a Word Font Style for Bubble Letters

Microsoft Word provides numerous font styles to pick from with one of them being perfect for bubble letters. The style is called Jumble and it’s available in Word on Windows and Mac.

1. Select the text you want to turn into bubble letters and head to the Home tab. Tip: Bubble letter words often look better in all uppercase, but you can include lowercase if you prefer.
2. Open the Font drop-down box which displays your current font style.
3. Select Jumble.

You’ll then see those airy letters that you can leave as-is or add some flair as we’ll describe later.

Download and Install a Bubble Letter Font

If you’ve never added a new font on your computer before, there are many websites offering both free and paid styles. For bubble letters specifically, here are four free sites and a cool option for you to consider from each. We’ll then explain how to install the font on both Windows and Mac.

DaFont

DaFont is a free font site suggested by Microsoft on their Add a Font support page. This site provides over 100 bubble styles for you to choose from. One great bubble font is called BubbleGum.

You can use the Search box at the top to find “BubbleGum” and then select Download to the right.

FontSpace

Another terrific source for fonts is FontSpace. They have an entire category dedicated to bubble style fonts with one standout option called Balloons!. This is a cute option if you want a bubble outline style rather than a filled font.

Like DaFont, use the Search box at the top to locate “Balloons” and choose the Download icon (cloud and arrow) on the right.

1001 Fonts

If you’re looking for something unique, take a look at the Ghostmeat bubble font from 1001 Fonts. This one is also outlined with white in the center but emits an almost scribble or hand lettering feel.

Search for “Ghostmeat” in the box at the top and select Download when you see the font.

Freepik

One more site you may want to check out is Freepik. They have three pages of options with a super puffy style called Bamew which resembles a graffiti letter font.

This site’s Search is a bit more difficult when looking for a particular font name. So, it’s best to use this direct link to the Freepik bubble fonts.

Browse through the options for one you like or select the Bamew style and choose Download.

Install Your Bubble Letter Font

Once you find a bubble style you like and download it, you simply need to install the font on your Windows computer or Mac to make it available in Microsoft Word.

Install a Font on Windows

1. You can select the Downloads option in the web browser you’re using or launch File Explorer and open your Downloads folder. The file should be in a ZIP format.

2. When you double-click the ZIP file to extract the contents, you’ll see various files, depending on the exact font you picked. You may see TrueType, OpenType, or both file types. Right-click the one you want to install and choose Open.

3. In the subsequent window, you’ll see a preview of the font. Select Install at the top and then close the window.

When you return to Microsoft Word, you should see your new bubble style in the Font drop-down box on the Home tab.

Note: You may need to restart Microsoft Word to display the new font.

Install a Font on Mac

1. Like on Windows, you can open the Downloads location for your web browser or launch Finder and open the Downloads folder to install the font on Mac.

2. Double-click the ZIP file and then open the folder inside. You may see more than one file, depending on the font you downloaded.

3. Then, double-click the file you want to open and you’ll see a preview of it in the macOS Font Book showing the bubble letter alphabet. Select Install and then close the window.

Restart Microsoft Word, go to the Home tab, and you’ll see your new bubble style in the Font drop-down box.

Bonus: Enhance Your Bubble Letters

While you can certainly use the bubble font as-is, whether the Jumble style in Word or the one you install, you can also spruce it up a bit. To make it bubblier or more colorful, here are just a couple of suggestions using Word’s built-in font formatting features.

Add Color to the Font

If you have a color scheme for the item you’re creating, you can easily change the font from basic black.

Select the text, go to the Home tab, and pick the color in the Font Color drop-down menu.

You might want to take it a step further and add some depth to the letters using a text effect.

On the Home tab, pick a style in the Text Effects drop-down menu or on the Insert tab use the Word Art menu. Here, we select the orange, white, and shadow option.

Transform the Text to 3D

To make your letters look more like real bubbles, you can apply both a text and 3D effect.

1. Go to the Home tab, open the Text Effects, and choose the light gray inner shadow option on the bottom right.

2. Return to the Text Effects drop-down menu, move to Shadow, and select Shadow Options to open the formatting sidebar.

3. Then, expand the 3-D Format section, open the Top bevel drop-down menu, and pick Round or Angle. You’ll then see your bubble letters pop.

4. You can also apply a different color afterwards, again, using the Font Color menu on the Home tab.

Additionally, you can try out Word’s other font formatting features like Glow, Reflection, or Shadow to apply different unique looks to your letters.

Now that you know how to make bubble letters in Word, check out a related tutorial like how to change the default font in your Microsoft Office apps including PowerPoint.

The best part is that the process of rotating a picture in Microsoft Word is straightforward and similar across platforms. That means that you can easily do it on Windows, macOS, or in the web version of this app. In fact, you can rotate any graphic element such as shapes, WordArt, or a text box in the same way as you would rotate a picture. It’s a simple action, but there are several ways to do it.

1. Use Your Mouse to Rotate the Image

You can manually rotate a picture in Microsoft Word to the desired angle. All you have to do is click the image and drag your mouse. This is the easiest way to rotate an image in Microsoft Word and it works in Windows, macOS, and Web versions of the app.

1. Click the image in your MS Word document that you want to rotate. This will select the image.
2. You’ll notice a rotation arrow (rotation handle) at the top of the image. Depending on the version of your Microsoft Word, you might see a green dot instead of an arrow.

3. Left-click on the arrow (or the green dot) and hold down the left mouse button while you drag your mouse in any direction you want. Don’t release the mouse button until you find the perfect angle for the image.

4. If you release the mouse by accident, don’t worry, just repeat the process as many times as you want until the picture is in the desired place.

You can press and hold the Shift button on your keyboard to rotate the image in a 15-degree increment while dragging the mouse.

2. Rotate an Image in a 90-degree Angle Increment

If you need to rotate your image in a 90-degree increment, there’s no need to do it by hand (and by the eye). There’s an easier method that’ll allow you to rotate your image in any of the four directions. Here’s how:

1. Select the image by clicking on it.
2. Go to the Format tab in the toolbar. You’ll find it at the top of the Microsoft Word app. Don’t worry if you don’t see it at first. You’ll need to select the image for it to appear. It might also be called the Picture Format tab in some versions of Microsoft Word.

3. Once there, select the Rotate and Flip feature, in the Arrange section.

4. From the drop-down menu select the desired 90-degree rotation option.

5. As soon as you select the rotation option it’ll be applied to your image.

3. Flip the Image Horizontally or Vertically

Remember Microsoft Word lets you flip an image horizontally or vertically. So if you don’t need a special position for the image, this option is better than rotating. This can also be a great formatting choice for your Word document layout.

Flipping the image creates a direct mirror image from your selected picture. Follow these steps to flip your image horizontally or vertically:

1. Select the picture you want to flip. Go to the Format tab, and navigate to the Rotate and Flip feature.
2. Select Flip Horizontal and your image will be mirrored along the y-axis. You can also select Flip Vertical to invert the picture along the x-axis.

For the best results, you can combine the rotate and flip features to get the picture in the desired position.

4. Rotate an Image at the Desired Angle

If a 90-degree increment is not to your satisfaction, Microsoft Word lets you rotate an image at a custom degree. Here’s how you can easily do it:

1. Click on your picture to select it. Then go to the Format tab, and select Rotate and Flip.
2. From the drop-down menu, select More Rotation Options…, the last feature in the Rotate and Flip menu.

3. A Layout dialog box will appear. Select the Size tab, and find the Rotation option. Here you can enter the exact angle you want to rotate your image in. Either type the number or use the small arrows on the side to find the desired angle.

4. Once you are done press the OK button and the rotation will be applied to your image.

Note: If you use the arrows to find the exact angle, note that the upward arrow equals positive numbers and they will rotate your picture to the right. The downwards arrow does the opposite, so your image will rotate left.

5. Rotate an Image in 3-Dimensional Space with Presets

Microsoft Word 2007 and later editions implemented a new feature by which you can rotate and distort your image in a 3-dimensional space. You’re no longer restricted to rotating just to the left or to the right. But you don’t have to bother with 3D rotation manually as MS Word has several handy presets that you can use.

1. Open the Image’s options panel by right-clicking on it. Select Format Picture from the menu. It’s located at the bottom.

2. The Format Picture dialog box will open. Select 3-D rotation from the left side menu. In newer versions of the Microsoft Word app, instead of a dialog box, you’ll have a right sidebar menu pop-up.

3. Tap the Presets icon to open the Preset menu.

4. A drop-down menu that opens contains several presets you can choose from. They are divided into three sections: Parallel, Perspective, and Oblique.

5. Once you choose the desired preset click it to apply it to your image.
6. Press the Close button to finish the process.

6. Rotate an Image in 3-Dimensional Space Manually

If you don’t find what you want in presets, Microsoft Word lets you manually rotate your image in 3-D space. That allows you to freely manipulate the object across the X, Y, and Z-axis.

1. Right-click your image and go to Format Picture…Go to the 3-D rotation option in the menu.
2. Under the presets, you’ll notice Rotation options for X, Y, and Z-axis. You can manually type the degree values, or use the arrows.

Note that:

• The X rotation rotates the image up and down as if you were flipping the image away from you.
• The Y rotation flips the image from one side to another, as if you were turning the image over.
• The Z rotation rotates the image clockwise as if you were moving the picture around a flat surface.

As you change the values in the axis text boxes, you can watch your image warp in real time. This will help you adjust the image angle to the desired position, without having to repeat the steps if you are unhappy with the result.

7. Bonus Method: Text Wrapping

The most annoying thing in MS Word, related to rotating, moving, and repositioning images, is doing it without moving the text. Whenever you resize, or move the photo in your document, it influences the text layout. But there’s a way around it. All you have to do is change the text wrapping settings. There are several options so both the text and the image fit your document layout perfectly.

To change the text wrapping setting:

1. Select the image by clicking it and go to the Format tab.
2. Under the Arrange group find the Wrap Text option and click it.

3. Select the text wrap option from the drop-down menu.

Here’s what each of the text wrap options does:

1. Square: The text moves around the picture and forms a square shape.

2. Tight: Text conforms around the image’s shape tightly.

3. Through: The text will fill the white space in and around the image.

4. Top & Bottom: The text appears at the top and the bottom of the image.

5. Behind text: The text is placed over the photo.

6. In front of the Text: The text is placed behind the image.

Note: these text wrapping settings will give different results depending on what image format you’re working with (for example JPG or Vector).

And there you have it. You’re one step closer to mastering the manipulation of images in Microsoft Word without feeling the sudden urge to bash your keyboard against the wall.

The troubleshooting steps recommendations below should help restore the Teams Meeting add-in to Outlook.

1. Install the Microsoft Teams App

You might not find the Teams Meeting option in Outlook if the Microsoft Teams desktop client isn’t installed on your PC.

Sign in to an administrator account on your PC and install Microsoft Teams from the Microsoft Store or Microsoft website. Afterward, open Teams and sign in to the same Microsoft account linked to the Outlook app.

Open Outlook on your computer and check if the Teams Meeting option is now available in the Outlook Calendar tab. Update your PC’s Outlook app if the add-in is still missing or doesn’t work.

2. Reopen Microsoft Outlook and Teams

Restarting the Microsoft Outlook and Teams applications can restore the missing Teams Meeting add-in and fix other malfunctions.

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Windows Task Manager.
2. Select Microsoft Outlook and select End task on the top menu.

Alternatively, right-click Microsoft Outlook and select End task.

3. Next, right-click Microsoft Teams and select End task.

4. Wait a few seconds and reopen Microsoft Teams before Outlook. Afterward, restart Microsoft Outlook in normal user mode (not as administrator) and check if you can access the Teams Meeting add-in.
5. Press the Windows key, type “outlook” in the search box, and select Open below the Outlook app.

3. Install a Compatible Outlook Version

The Teams Meetings add-in is available in Outlook 2013 and newer versions. If Teams Meeting isn’t showing in Outlook, verify the version of your Outlook client before troubleshooting further.

1. Open Outlook and select File in the top-left corner.

2. Select Office Account on the sidebar and select About Outlook.

3. Check the title bar of the pop-up window for your Outlook app version. If you have Outlook 2010 or older, install Outlook 2013 or newer versions.

4. Update Outlook

Installing the latest version of Outlook can restore missing features and fix other Outlook malfunctions. Connect your computer to the internet and follow these instructions.

1. Open Outlook and select File in the top-left corner.

2. Select Office Account in the bottom-right corner of the File menu.

3. Open the “Update Options” drop-down menu and select Update Now.

4. Wait while the Microsoft Office Click-to-Run agent checks for Outlook updates. Select Yes to download available updates.

5. You’ll get a prompt to save your work and close Outlook to apply downloaded updates. Select Continue to proceed.

6. Close the “Updates were installed” window, restart Outlook, and check if the “Teams Meeting” add-in appears in the Calendar tab.

5. Re-register the Teams Add-in DLL File

The “Microsoft.Teams.AddinLoader.dll” file helps the Teams Meeting add-in work smoothly in Outlook. Re-registering this Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file can restore the Teams Meeting add-in to your Outlook application.

It’s a lengthy but straightforward process. Close Microsoft Teams and Outlook and follow the steps below to re-register the “Microsoft.Teams.AddinLoader.dll” file.

1. First, you need the path/location of the Microsoft.Teams.AddinLoader.dll file on your PC. Open the File Explorer (Windows key + E), select View on the top menu, choose Show, and select Hidden items.

2. Select This PC or Local Disc (C:) on the sidebar and open the Users folder.

3. Open the folder named after the account you’re signed into.

4. Next, head to AppData > Local > Microsoft > TeamsMeetingAddin.

5. Open the folder with numbers and decimal points.

6. Open the x86 folder if you have a 32-bit PC or the x64 folder if your PC is 64-bit. See 4 Ways To Tell If You’re Using 32-Bit Or 64-Bit Windows.

7. You should find the “Microsoft.Teams.AddinLoader.dll” file in this folder. Copy the file path in the File Explorer’s address bar.

8. Open the Start menu, type cmd in the search box, and select Run as administrator below the Command Prompt app.

9. Type cd, press the Spacebar, paste the Microsoft.Teams.AddinLoader.dll file path (see step #7) and press Enter. The command should look like the one below.

cd C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\TeamsMeetingAddin\1.0.23034.3\x64

10. Next, paste regsvr32 Microsoft.Teams.AddinLoader.dll on the following line and press Enter.

You should see a “DllRegisterServer in Microsoft.Teams.AddinLoader.dll succeeded.” message on your screen.

11. Select OK, close the Command Prompt window, and check if the Teams Meeting option is now available in Outlook.

6. Run the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant

The Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant (SaRA) is a utility that automatically diagnoses and fixes Office and Office 365 apps, Outlook, and Windows issues. SaRA can help register the Teams Meeting add-in in the Outlook app.

Save any open email message in Outlook, close the Outlook app, and follow the steps below.

1. Download the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant setup file from Microsoft’s website and install it on your computer.
2. Type “sara” in the Windows Search box and open the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant.

3. Accept the tool’s terms (select I agree) to proceed.

4. Choose Outlook on the product list and select Next to continue.

5. Choose The Teams meeting option isn’t shown or the Teams Meeting add-in doesn’t load in Outlook and select Next.

6. Choose Yes when asked if you’re troubleshooting the affected machine and select Next to proceed.

7. Wait while the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant checks your Outlook app. If Outlook is running on your PC, save open messages, and close the app before performing recommended troubleshooting steps.

8. Launch Outlook when you see a “The Teams Meeting add-in for Outlook has been successfully registered” message. Return to the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant and select No if Outlook still doesn’t have the Teams Meeting add-in.

Follow the links on the next page for additional troubleshooting suggestions.

7. Enable the Teams Meeting Add-In

If you don’t see the Teams Meeting add-in, check that it is active, installed, and enabled in your Outlook app.

1. Open Microsoft Outlook and select File in the top-left corner.

2. Select Options on the sidebar.

3. Open the Add-ins tab on the sidebar and locate Microsoft Teams Meeting Add-in for Microsoft Office. You should see the Teams Meetings option in Outlook if the add-in is in the “Active Application Add-ins” section.

Proceed to step #4 if the add-in is in the “Inactive Application Add-ins” or “Disabled Application Add-ins” section.

4. Set the “Manage” drop-down menu to COM Add-ins and select the Go… button.

5. Select the checkbox next to Microsoft Teams Meeting Add-in for Microsoft Office and select OK.

Restart Microsoft Outlook and check if the Teams Meeting add-in is now available in the Calendar tab.

8. Sign Out of Microsoft Teams

Microsoft recommends reconnecting your account to the Teams app if you have trouble using the Teams Meeting add-in in Outlook.

Close Outlook on your computer and follow the steps below.

1. Open Microsoft Teams, select your profile icon in the top-right corner, and select Sign Out.

2. Select Sign Out on the pop-up to proceed.

Reopen the Microsoft Teams app and sign in to your Microsoft account. Afterward, launch Outlook and check if the Teams Meeting add-in is visible in the Calendar tab.

9. Reboot Your Computer

Restart your computer if the issue persists after trying the troubleshooting steps above—close Outlook and other apps before rebooting your PC to avoid losing unsaved data.

Open the Start menu (press the Windows key), select the Power icon, and choose Restart.

Get in Touch With Microsoft Support

Contact Microsoft Support if none of these workarounds restore the Teams Meeting add-in to your Outlook app.

Note: As of this writing, the strikethrough text formatting option is not available in the Outlook mobile app on Android or iOS.

How to Strikethrough in the Outlook Desktop App

You have different ways to apply strikethrough to text in Outlook on Windows versus Mac.

Strikethrough in Outlook on Windows

Type your text in a new email, reply, or forward. Then, select the text by dragging your cursor through it and do one of the following.

• Right-click and choose Font.
• Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + D.
• Open the Font launcher by selecting the tiny arrow in the bottom-right corner of the Basic Text section of the ribbon.

When the Font dialog box opens, confirm you’re on the Font tab. Then, check the box for Strikethrough and choose OK. Notice that you can also pick Double Strikethrough if you really mean it. This uses double lines to cross out text instead of just one.

You’ll then see your selected text updated with the strikethrough format.

To remove the strikethrough, follow the same steps above to open the Font window, uncheck the box for Strikethrough, and select OK.

Strikethrough in Outlook on Mac

On Mac, you have a couple of ways to apply strikethrough in Outlook.

For the quickest option, select the text by dragging your cursor through it. Then, use the Strikethrough button in the email window toolbar.

Alternatively, you can do one of the following:

• Go to Format > Font in the menu bar.
• Right-click and pick Font.

In the Font box that appears, make sure you’re on the Font tab. Mark the checkbox for Strikethrough and select OK. Just like on Windows, you can use the Double Strikethrough option as well.

You’ll then see your text crossed out using the strikethrough format.

To remove the strikethrough, follow the same steps and then deselect the Strikethrough button or uncheck the box for Strikethrough in the Font window.

How to Strikethrough in the Outlook Web App

If you’re using the Outlook application in your web browser, you can apply strikethrough to your text easily.

Select the text you want to cross out by dragging through it and use the Strikethrough button in the toolbar at the top.

You’ll then see your updated text with the strikethrough format.

To remove the strikethrough, select the text and deselect the Strikethrough option in the toolbar.

When you want to show text in an email but cross it out, like a list of to-dos or text edits, the strikethrough effect in Outlook is the ideal way to go. For more, look at how to change the font size in Outlook.