Microsoft Word Skills Test
Quickly measure Microsoft Word skills and hire or develop staff who can perform confidently from day one.
Why Measure Microsoft Word Skills?
Strong Microsoft Word skills are essential in every workplace. Employees who can format, edit, and manage documents efficiently:
- Keep teams productive
- Avoid costly errors
- Complete tasks professionally and independently
The Microsoft Word Skills Test evaluates real-world abilities across essential areas—including formatting, editing, templates, and document management—so you know exactly what candidates can do.Â
Measures:
- Editing
- File management
- Formatting
- Printing
- Tables and Graphics
- Tools and Automation
Recommended for:
- Ideal for any role where Microsoft Word skills, documentation, written communication and reporting are critical to success and everyday job functions.
Quickly screen and shortlist top talent
Develop a more efficient, objective and accurate screening process for your organisation’s recruitment, and ensure every candidate has the necessary skills for the job.
Identify and develop critical skills gaps
Resumes and interviews rarely reveal the skill gaps that impact individual productivity, team efficiency, and business outcomes every day. By the time those gaps become obvious, you’ve already invested weeks in onboarding.
Reduce time spent onboarding and training
When people lack the basic skills to function in the job, it places unnecessary strain on your leaders and frontline staff, while increasing time before they are productive in the job.
How our assessment process works
Candidates complete the Word Skills Assessment online in 30 minutes, answering a series of 30 problem solving questions. This assesses both their ability to choose the correct answer, and their ability to achieve this quickly.
You’ll receive a detailed report showing the candidate’s scores in each factor, key strengths or development areas. Our experienced team can also provide deeper feedback sessions.
Our team can work closely with you to embed assessment insights into your everyday people decisions and HR processes, build benchmarks tailored to your specific roles and teams, or equip your team with the skills and confidence to run the process independently.
Assess Word Skills at Three Levels: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced
Beginner
Able to complete everyday tasks with minimal supervision.
Saving, formatting, & bulleted lists
Margins, undo, & cut/copy/paste
Inserting pictures & printing copies
Intermediate
Can handle standard office tasks efficiently and independently.
Wrapping text, headers/footers, format painter
Show/hide button, mail merge, & comments
Shapes, tables, & SmartArt
Advanced
Capable of managing complex documents and automating processes.
Mark as final, view documents, & hyperlinks
Section breaks, columns, & mail merge
Track changes, table of contents, & index
Reports that respect your time. Clear, practical, actionable.
The Microsoft Word Skills assessment results report displays an individual’s results with a clear breakdown of what each score means in a practical workplace context.
Overall Score – Know how each candidate performed relative to the role requirements.
Proficiency Level – Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced.
Skills Breakdown – Editing, formatting, tables & graphics, file management, printing, automation.
Strengths & Gaps – Quickly spot where a candidate can contribute immediately and where support may be needed.
We ensure assessments are accurate, reliable and fair
Developed according to international assessment standards
The Word Skills Assessment has been developed by subject matter experts with extensive experience in Microsoft Word and workplace productivity. The assessment is designed to evaluate practical Word skills that are directly relevant to real-world job requirements. Questions are carefully structured to measure competency across key areas of Word usage, with a consistent and standardised approach to scoring. The assessment undergoes ongoing review and refinement to ensure content remains accurate, relevant, and aligned with current workplace expectations.
Security & Anticheat
The Word Skills Assessment includes built-in integrity checks designed to identify unusual testing behaviour, unusually rapid completion times, and potential AI-assisted responses. This helps provide greater confidence that results accurately reflect a candidate’s true level of Word proficiency.
“The amount of psychometric tests and how much it reveals on people is phenomenal. Blown away the detail and what it has taught me about myself and my team. Highly recommend.”
Edward Chin
CZM Finance
Contact our team today to start using the Word Skills Test
Speak with our team of experts to request a quote, free demo, or get assessment advice for your organisation’s unique needs. We have a quick turn around time, and can arrange assessments promptly within the day.
Helpful Resources and FAQ
The test results are a tool to inform your decision, not make it for you. If a candidate scores at the Beginner level but excels in other areas, you’ll know exactly what Word training they’ll need. Many employers hire candidates with gaps and use the results to create targeted onboarding plans. The test simply gives you clarity—you make the final call.
No software installation required. The test runs entirely online through our secure platform. Candidates don’t need access to Microsoft Word—they complete simulated Word tasks directly in their browser. It’s designed to be as simple as clicking a link and starting the test.
We offer flexible pricing based on your testing volume and needs. You can purchase individual tests or choose packages that scale with your hiring. Contact our team for specific pricing, or request a quote based on your expected usage. There are no long-term contracts or subscription fees.
Yes, you can easily combine the Microsoft Word test with other assessments from our library—including Excel, Outlook, typing speed, cognitive ability, and personality tests. This allows you to create comprehensive candidate evaluations tailored to your specific role requirements, all delivered in one streamlined process.
Yes, our assessments are designed to comply with employment testing standards and are job-related and consistent with business necessity. Skills tests that measure actual job requirements are legally defensible when used appropriately. We recommend using test results as one component of your hiring decision alongside interviews and other evaluation methods. For specific legal questions, we encourage you to consult with your legal or HR team.
Our team provides full support throughout your testing process. We’ll help you get started, answer questions about interpreting results, and resolve any technical issues quickly. Support is available via email and phone, and most customers find the platform intuitive enough to start testing within minutes of signing up. We can also entirely manage the administrative process for you!