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Intro to Microsoft Word

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This document provides an introduction to using Microsoft Word by explaining how to perform basic tasks like creating a new document, typing and editing text, saving work, opening existing documents, previewing, and printing. It outlines the tools and functions for these tasks in both Word 2003 and Word 2007.

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Introduction to Word Ewing Branch Training Lab| [email_address]
Create a New Document Microsoft Word allows you to create documents such as letters, resumes, brochures, newsletters, reports, and manuscripts. Double-Click on the Word icon on the screen. OR Start- All programs- Microsoft Office- Microsoft Word  
Word 2003 and Word 2007 Computer Lab -Office 2007 .docx Public Access library computers Office 2003 . doc
Creating a New Document – continued   When you first run Word, it automatically creates a new document, ready for you to start typing.
Typing Your Document As you type, correct errors using the Backspace and Delete keys. Use the mouse and the scroll bar to move around in the document. Word will automatically go to a new line when needed, or you can use the Enter key.
Insertion Point (flashing vertical bar) Enter Backspace Arrow keys, mouse, tab key, space bar Type The beach is sunny.
Office 2007 button Use in Microsoft Office programs!
Saving Your Work – the First Time The first time you save a file, it will ask you to name it. Choose a name that is easy to remember. OFFICE BUTTON Click on Save As. (Not Save)
Saving Your Work 2003 Click on the File Save icon. (It looks like a floppy disk.)
Saving Your Work to a Floppy Disk, CD, or Flash Drive In the Save In Box, click on the arrow Name the file as usual. Click on Save .
Word 2007- the Ribbon Office 2007 button replaces File
Opening a Document Use Office 2007 button 2003: The Open dialog box appears. Double-click the file you want to open. Now you can edit it.
“ To Friends at home” Type Text Wrap You can type continuously without pressing Enter Save As- home
Previewing Your Document Print Preview allows you to see how your document looks before you print it. Office 2007 button, Print, Print Preview
Printing Your Document Click on the Print icon, then Click on OK .
Formatting Highlight Title Center and Bold Larger Font Font Style SAVE! INSERT- Clip Art, Word Art
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Intro to Microsoft Word

  • 1. Introduction to Word Ewing Branch Training Lab| [email_address]
  • 2. Create a New Document Microsoft Word allows you to create documents such as letters, resumes, brochures, newsletters, reports, and manuscripts. Double-Click on the Word icon on the screen. OR Start- All programs- Microsoft Office- Microsoft Word  
  • 3. Word 2003 and Word 2007 Computer Lab -Office 2007 .docx Public Access library computers Office 2003 . doc
  • 4. Creating a New Document – continued   When you first run Word, it automatically creates a new document, ready for you to start typing.
  • 5. Typing Your Document As you type, correct errors using the Backspace and Delete keys. Use the mouse and the scroll bar to move around in the document. Word will automatically go to a new line when needed, or you can use the Enter key.
  • 6. Insertion Point (flashing vertical bar) Enter Backspace Arrow keys, mouse, tab key, space bar Type The beach is sunny.
  • 7. Office 2007 button Use in Microsoft Office programs!
  • 8. Saving Your Work – the First Time The first time you save a file, it will ask you to name it. Choose a name that is easy to remember. OFFICE BUTTON Click on Save As. (Not Save)
  • 9. Saving Your Work 2003 Click on the File Save icon. (It looks like a floppy disk.)
  • 10. Saving Your Work to a Floppy Disk, CD, or Flash Drive In the Save In Box, click on the arrow Name the file as usual. Click on Save .
  • 11. Word 2007- the Ribbon Office 2007 button replaces File
  • 12. Opening a Document Use Office 2007 button 2003: The Open dialog box appears. Double-click the file you want to open. Now you can edit it.
  • 13. “ To Friends at home” Type Text Wrap You can type continuously without pressing Enter Save As- home
  • 14. Previewing Your Document Print Preview allows you to see how your document looks before you print it. Office 2007 button, Print, Print Preview
  • 15. Printing Your Document Click on the Print icon, then Click on OK .
  • 16. Formatting Highlight Title Center and Bold Larger Font Font Style SAVE! INSERT- Clip Art, Word Art