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How to Edit Word Document Properties on a MacBook Air

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The user needs to find out how to edit document properties such as tags, subject information, and keywords in the Mac version of Microsoft Word.

How to Edit Word Document Properties on a MacBook Air

Product: Microsoft Word for Mac
Device & OS: macOS (MacBook Air)
Scenario: Modifying document metadata and tags for better organization and searchability on a Mac device.
Observed behavior: The standard 'Advanced Properties' option and the 'Tags' label familiar to Word for Windows users are missing or named differently in Word for Mac.

Before you start

Ensure you are using the desktop version of Word for Mac, as comprehensive document property editing features are not available in Word for the web.

Solution 1Recommended

Edit Document Properties via the File Menu in Word for Mac

Access and modify standard document metadata, including title, author, and keywords, directly from the top macOS menu bar.

Word for Mac streamlines document properties differently than the Windows version. You will not find an 'Advanced Properties' option; instead, all editable metadata is consolidated into a single properties window.

Additionally, the 'Tags' field commonly used in Windows is labeled as 'Keywords' in the Mac interface.

Open your Word document

Launch the desktop version of Microsoft Word for Mac and open the document whose properties you want to edit.

Navigate to the Properties menu

Click on 'File' in the top macOS menu bar at the top of your screen, then select 'Properties' from the dropdown list.

Select the Summary tab

In the Properties dialog box that appears, click on the 'Summary' tab to view all editable metadata fields.

Update Keywords and Subject

Fill in the 'Keywords' field (which serves the exact same function as Tags) and update the 'Subject', 'Author', or 'Title' as needed. Click 'OK' to save your changes.

Edit Document Properties via the File Menu in Word for Mac

Web Version Limitation: These property settings cannot be accessed or edited in the same way using Word for the web. You must use the Mac desktop client to make these metadata changes.

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Edit Document Properties with WPS Office for Mac

WPS Office provides a lightweight, highly compatible alternative to Microsoft Word for Mac. You can easily view and edit document properties, including keywords and summary information, in a familiar and intuitive interface without worrying about missing menus.

1. Open WPS Writer on Mac: Launch WPS Office on your MacBook and open your Word document (.docx).
2. Access Document Properties: Click on the 'Menu' icon in the top left corner of the application window and select 'Document Properties'.
3. Edit Metadata and Tags: Navigate to the 'Summary' tab within the properties window to effortlessly update your document's title, subject, author, and keywords.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I find Advanced Properties in Word for Mac?

Word for Mac is designed differently and does not include the separate 'Advanced Properties' dialog found in the Windows version. Instead, all available document metadata fields are consolidated under the standard File > Properties menu.

How do I add tags to a Word document on a MacBook?

In Word for Mac, the 'Tags' field is simply called 'Keywords'. To add them, go to File > Properties, select the Summary tab, and type your desired tags into the Keywords field.

Can I edit document properties in Word for the web?

No, the ability to comprehensively edit document properties like keywords and subject information is not available in Word for the web. You must open the document in the Mac desktop application to modify these specific fields.

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