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How to write suffix in Microsoft Word?

You can't directly "write" a suffix in Microsoft Word in the sense of adding a special formatting or tag. Suffixes are simply parts of words, and Word treats them like any other character.

However, you can use Word's features to highlight or identify suffixes in your text for various purposes:

1. Using the Find and Replace Feature:

* Highlighting all instances of a specific suffix:

* Press Ctrl + H (or go to Home > Find & Replace).

* In the "Find what" field, type the suffix you're looking for (e.g., "-ing", "-ed", "-ly").

* In the "Replace with" field, leave it blank.

* Click "Find Next" to locate each instance, or "Replace All" to highlight them all at once.

* Replacing suffixes with other words:

* Follow the same steps as above, but enter the desired replacement word in the "Replace with" field. For example, you can replace "-ing" with "-ed".

2. Using the Thesaurus:

* Select the word containing the suffix.

* Right-click on the word and choose "Synonyms".

* The Thesaurus will show you alternative words, some of which may have different suffixes.

3. Using Grammarly or other Grammar Checkers:

* These tools can sometimes identify suffixes and suggest alternative word choices based on context.

4. Using the "Highlight" Feature:

* You can manually highlight suffixes with any color you choose. This is a simple visual way to draw attention to them.

5. Creating a Custom Dictionary:

* If you frequently use a specific suffix, you can create a custom dictionary in Word to include it. This allows you to use features like the spell checker to identify and correct instances of this suffix.

Important Note: While these methods can help you identify and manipulate suffixes, they don't actually "write" a suffix in a special way. They simply use Word's tools to work with the characters that make up the suffixes themselves.

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