How to Fax a Word Document

Send a fax from MS Word directly or fax a Word document from computer or phone.

You can securely and easily fax a Word document from computer or mobile.

How to fax a Word document? Step-by-Step Guide

Sign up for a free account on Fax.Plus, upload your Word files, and hit send - outgoing faxes are sent from your smartphone or computer. Upload a document to start the process, or follow these steps to learn how to fax a Word easily and securely:

Sign up for a free account on Fax.Plus and log in. If you are faxing a Word document from your phone, get the Fax.Plus app from Apple App Store or Google Play.

Go to the Send Fax section in your Fax.Plus Dashboard, and type in the fax number of your recipient including the country code and area code.

Attach your Word document(s). Fax.Plus supports various formats like Word, PDF, Excel, images, and text files. Optionally, include a fax cover sheet.

Arrange your files in the desired order. The top file will be the first page of your fax

Click Send to fax instantly and get an email confirmation or check your Fax.Plus Dashboard to verify that your fax was sent successfully.

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Fax from Word via Microsoft Office, PC, Phone, Email, and More

Effortlessly send and receive Microsoft Word documents as faxes from virtually any device or platform. No traditional fax machine is required: set up a free account and fax directly from your computer or smartphone.

Microsoft Office Fax: How to Fax from Microsoft Office 365?

Fax.Plus integrates smoothly with Microsoft Office 365, enabling you to fax Word documents without leaving the Office suite.

Download and install the Word add-in from Microsoft Store.

Open the Word document you wish to fax, or create a new one from scratch.

Go to the tab for Insert, and click on My Add-ins to open the list of available add-ins.

Double click on the Fax.Plus add-in to run the wizard. If you don't see Fax.Plus in the list of installed Office Add-ins, click on Store and search for "Fax.Plus". Then install the add-in.

On the sidebar popup, sign in to your Fax.Plus account.

Once you sign in successfully, enter your recipient's fax number.

Optional: Add a cover page, set a scheduled fax transmission, specify the number of automatic retries, and enable Fax to human operated telefax option if the recipient's fax machine is not in Automatic Reception mode.

Click on Send.

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How to Fax a Word Document from a Computer?

Looking for a method to fax Word documents digitally? Sending a Word file as a fax from your PC or Mac is quick and easy. With tools like Fax.Plus, you can bypass the need for physical fax machines and securely send documents straight from Microsoft Word.

Open the Send Fax section in your Fax.Plus Dashboard and enter your recipient's fax number.

Attach the documents you want to fax and add an optional cover page if desired.

Click Send to instantly deliver your fax and receive an email confirmation when it's successful.

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How to Fax from Microsoft Word on Mobile Devices?

Using your smartphone, faxing a Word document is simple and can be done anytime, anywhere. Whether you have an Android or iPhone, Fax.Plus makes mobile faxing with Microsoft Word documents efficient and convenient.

Download the Fax.Plus mobile app from Apple App Store or Google Play.

Navigate to the Send Fax section and enter the recipient's fax number.

Attach the documents you'd like to send and, if you'd like, include a cover page.

Hit Send to instantly fax your documents and receive notifications on delivery status.

Can You Fax a Word Document from email inbox?

Faxing a Word document via email is one of the most flexible ways to send documents. Fax.Plus allows you to fax directly from your inbox, whether you're using Gmail, Outlook, or another email service, integrating seamlessly with Microsoft Office fax functionalities.

Make sure you use the email address linked to your Fax.Plus account.

Compose an email, entering the recipient's fax number in the "To" field. Write the destination’s fax number (including country and area code) followed by @fax.plus (for example, +16692001010@fax.plus).

Attach the files you want to send as a fax.

Click on Send to instantly fax your documents and receive a delivery confirmation via email.

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How to Send a Fax from OneDrive?

To send a fax directly from OneDrive using Fax.Plus, first ensure the Fax.Plus add-on is installed from the Microsoft Office Add-ins store. Once installed, you can send faxes from Microsoft Word, Excel, and OneDrive.

Download and install the Word add-in from Microsoft Store.

Open OneDrive and find the document you want to fax.

Go to the Insert tab and click My Add-ins to open the list of available add-ins.

Double click the Fax.Plus add-in to run the wizard.

On the sidebar popup, sign in to your Fax.Plus account.

Once you sign in successfully, enter your recipient's fax number.

Optional: Add a cover page, set a scheduled fax transmission, specify the number of automatic retries.

Click on Send.

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Install Fax.Plus Word Add-In

Other than the option to fax a Word document from computer or phone, you can also install the Fax.Plus Office add-in on your Mac device or Windows desktop computer and send fax online directly from Microsoft Word or Microsoft Word Online.

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Send a fax directly from your computer or phone without a machine. Experience seamless online faxing across multiple platforms.

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Get a Fax Number

Choose a dedicated local, toll-free or international number to send and receive faxes online. You can also port your existing fax number to Fax.Plus.

Send Fax from Email

Compose an email from your inbox, address it to the recipient’s fax number, and hit send. You’ll get a confirmation report.

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FAQs

How do I send a fax in Word 2016?

There are two ways to send a fax in Word 2016: You can either use the Fax.Plus add-in for Microsoft Word or utilize the Email to Fax feature to fax Word documents by email.

Does Office 365 have a fax feature?

If you utilize the Fax.Plus Microsoft fax integration, you can bring faxing functionality into a range of Office 365 products, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Does Word have a fax template?

Yes. Other than the default fax templates on Microsoft Word, you can use Fax.Plus printable fax cover sheet templates to add details about the intended recipients.

Is Fax.Plus HIPAA compliant?

Yes, Fax.Plus is HIPAA fax. We understand the importance of safeguarding sensitive medical information. To ensure the highest level of protection maintaining the privacy and security of healthcare data, we have implemented robust security measures and policies that encompass the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your health information.Learn more about our approach here.

Where can I go to fax something?

You can fax documents from physical locations like FedEx, local post services or libraries, but these locations often charge high per-page rates and may have limited operating hours.

With Fax.Plus, you don’t need to go anywhere to fax, you can fax near me. You can send and receive faxes securely online from the comfort of your home, office, or even on the go, using your smartphone or computer. It's a fast, convenient, and cost-effective solution for all your faxing needs.

Can I integrate Fax.Plus on my application or software?

Seamlessly integrate fax functionality into your applications with the Fax.Plus fax API. Experience unrivalled flexibility, robust security, and exceptional reliability—all specifically crafted for developers.

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