1. Using the Thesaurus:
* Right-click on the word: Select the word you want a synonym for and right-click. A menu will appear.
* Choose "Synonyms": Look for the "Synonyms" option in the menu. Clicking it will open a small window with a list of synonyms.
* Select a synonym: Choose the synonym that best suits your needs and click "Insert" to replace the original word.
2. Using the "Research" Feature:
* Select the word: Highlight the word you want a synonym for.
* Go to the "Review" tab: Click the "Review" tab in the Word ribbon.
* Click "Research": In the "Review" tab, find the "Research" button and click it.
* Choose "Thesaurus": A pane will open on the right side of your screen. Select "Thesaurus" from the list of options.
* Browse synonyms: The "Research" pane will display a list of synonyms for the selected word. You can choose one and click "Insert" to replace the original word.
Important Note: Both methods will open a small window with synonyms. If you don't see the window, make sure it's not hidden behind other windows.
Extra Tip:
* You can also use the "Language" section in the "Review" tab to check for spelling and grammar errors, and to find other language-related tools.