Making A Obituary On Microsoft Word

Okay, let's talk about something a little...morbid. But hey, death is a part of life, right? And, let's be honest, who hasn't thought about their own obituary at least once? Don't lie!

Now, where were we? Ah yes, obituaries. And more specifically, crafting them. On Microsoft Word.

I'm going to say something controversial. Prepare yourselves.

I think...writing an obituary on Word is perfectly fine. Dare I say, even good.

Gasp! I know! Some people think it's cold. Impersonal. Like you're churning out grief on a production line. But I disagree!

Hear me out. We live in the 21st century. We do everything on computers. Why should commemorating a life be any different?

The Template Temptation

Word is practically begging you to use a template. Resist! Okay, maybe peek. But don't fall into the "Formal Obituary" trap. Unless that's your vibe. Then go for it.

But me? I'm thinking something a little more...me. Or, you know, the person I'm writing about.

Think about it. You can choose your font! Comic Sans? (Okay, maybe not.) But there are literally thousands of fonts! Find one that screams "This person was awesome!"

And the alignment! Center? Left? Justified? The power is in your hands! Feel that Microsoft Word induced creative energy flowing! Use it!

Pictures or It Didn't Happen

Let's be real. An obituary without a picture? It's like cake without frosting. It's just...sad. Word makes it super easy to insert photos. A lovely headshot? A goofy vacation pic? A photo of them holding a ridiculously large fish? You decide!

Just be mindful of resolution. Nobody wants a pixelated memory.

The Grief Process... In 12pt Times New Roman

I know, I know. This is serious stuff. You're dealing with loss. But sometimes, the act of writing can be therapeutic. Word gives you the space to organize your thoughts. To remember the good times. To craft a narrative that truly reflects the person you loved.

Plus, you can spellcheck! Which is a huge bonus when you're trying to function on minimal sleep and copious amounts of caffeine.

Maybe it is a little impersonal. Maybe it is a bit sterile. But maybe, just maybe, it's also the most practical way to get the job done.

Embrace the Bullet Points?

Unpopular opinion number two: I'm not entirely against bullet points in an obituary. Hear me out! Listing achievements? Family members? Favorite pastimes? Sometimes, a concise bullet point is the best way to convey information.

It's like a highlight reel of awesomeness! Just don't go overboard. We're not writing a resume here.

"Born, Lived, Died. Microsoft Word made it all easier." - Hypothetical Quote from a Grateful Obituary Writer

The point is, don't feel guilty about using Microsoft Word to write an obituary. It's a tool. A readily available, user-friendly tool. And in a time of immense grief, sometimes, the simplest solution is the best.

So, fire up your computer, open Word, and start typing. Tell their story. In your own way. Using whatever font you damn well please.

Just remember to save your work.

And maybe, just maybe, back it up to the cloud. You know, just in case.

Because nobody wants to rewrite an obituary from scratch.