The size of short bond paper in Microsoft Word is 8.5" (inches) x 11" (inches) . This is equivalent to 21.59 cm in width and 27.94 cm in height. To choose or set the 8.5" x 11" as your paper size in Microsoft Word, you can go to PAGE LAYOUT --> Size --> Choose Letter 8 1/2 x 11 in. If the 8 1/2 x 11 in is not provided in your Microsoft Word, you can set up the paper size you want by clicking the More Paper Sizes --> Paper and then choose Custom Size and change the width (8.5") and the height (11") of the document/paper.