How to Create Character-Specific Styles in Microsoft Word

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Follow these three steps to create a character-specific style in Microsoft Word.

This feature works the same in all modern versions of Microsoft Word: 2010, 2013, and 2016.

  1. Display the Styles task pane by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Alt+S. Styles Task Pane
  2. Select the New Style button. New Style Button
  3. Type a name in the Name text box, then from the Style Type drop-down list, select Character. Set options for the new style and click OK. Set Options for Style