How to Fax from Word?

Send 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.
Learn how to fax a Word document by following these simple steps:

Sign up for a free account on Fax.Plus.
Go to the Send Fax section and enter the recipient’s fax number.
Click on the Add File to attach the Word document.
Send your fax right away and wait for the confirmation email.

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How to send fax from Microsoft Word?

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 directly from Microsoft Word or Microsoft Word Online.

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Add Recipient Fax Number

Go to the Send Fax section and enter the recipient’s fax number in the To field (country code + area code + fax number).

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Attach Fax
Documents

Attach the documents you wish to fax. You can also add an optional fax cover sheet to you faxes and add some details about the recipient.

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Send Fax from Computer

Send your fax and wait for the confirmation report. You will receive the report in your email, via push notification within Fax.Plus mobile app and can also be viewed in your Web dashboard.

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Fax Word Documents via PC, Phone, Email, and More

Effortlessly send and receive Microsoft Word documents as faxes from virtually any device or platform. Whether you're using a web browser, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, or email services like Gmail or Outlook, faxing from Word is now a seamless digital experience. No traditional fax machine is required—set up a free account and fax directly from your computer or smartphone.

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.

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

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Sign in to your existing account or create a free new one —this often takes less than a minute.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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Sign in to your existing account or create a free new one —this often takes less than a minute.

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

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

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

Can You Fax a Word Document from email?

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.

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

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Compose an email, entering the recipient's fax number in the "To" field.

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Attach the files you want to send as a fax.

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

* Write the destination’s fax number (along with the country and area code) followed by @fax.plus (example: +16692001010@fax.plus).

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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.

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