Compress images in the document
Remove unnecessary images, shapes, and icons
Crop images instead of resizing them
Use lower-resolution images
Convert embedded objects to links
Delete hidden data and personal information
Remove tracked changes and comments
Accept or reject all revisions
Save the file as a newer Word format
Avoid embedding fonts unless needed
Use fewer tables, text boxes, and SmartArt elements
Split very large documents into smaller files
Reduce image quality when saving
Paste content as plain text when possible
Remove unused styles and formatting
Turn off automatic embedding of large media files
Save a copy as PDF only if needed for sharing
Rebuild the document by copying content into a new file