Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Learn how to view readability statistics in Microsoft Word, including passive voice, reading ease, and grade level.

This tutorial applies to Word for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac (a.k.a., Word for Mac), Word for the web, Word 2021, Word 2019, and Word 2016.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:48 View Readability Statistics in Word for Microsoft 365 and Word for the Web
01:42 Readability Statistics Settings in Older Versions of Word for PC
02:15 Readability Statistics Setting in Older Versions of Word for Mac
02:45 View Readability Statistics in Older Versions of Word for PC and Mac

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to View Readability Statistics in Microsoft Word (PC, Mac & Web)
erinwrightwriting.com/readability-statistics-in-microsoft-word

💻 Related Resources
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How to Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjMtG6vRKB1jIV_pvfIdQjK

How to Use Word for Mac (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsiERbFGLG604i1h490xRBdJ

💻 Please visit my blog at erinwrightwriting.com for more easy-to-follow tips on writing, editing, and document software.

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