How to Include Metadata

This reference guide will show you how to include metadata in Microsoft^® Word.

• What is metadata and why should you include it?
  • Merriam-Webster defines metadata as “data that provides information about other data.” The focus for this guide will be on descriptive metadata and not the other two types of metadata—administrative data and structural metadata.
    • Descriptive metadata include items such as category, keywords, and title.

PDF: How to Enter Metadata in Word

Tools Used: Microsoft^® Word and Snagit^®

Skills: Technical writing, screen capturing, image editing

Use: Metadata is important for various reasons—it’s very useful in being able to retrieve documents quickly, helps with SEO, and plays a role in accessibility.