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How to Use Microsoft Word (10 Core Skills for Beginners)

By Erin Wright

Do you want to learn how to use Microsoft Word quickly? This tutorial teaches ten core skills for beginners.

Table of Contents

How to Start a New Document

How to change the font, size, and color, how to change the alignment, line spacing, and indentations, how to add headings, how to change the margins, how to add images, how to add page numbers, how to add headers and footers, how to run the editor (spelling and grammar check), how to save and print your file.

Please note that this is a quick start guide. I have in-depth tutorials for most of these topics for those who would like to learn more.

Watch all the steps shown here in real time!

Explore more than 250 writing-related software tutorials on my YouTube channel .

The images below are from Word for Microsoft 365. These steps are similar in Word 2021, Word 2019, and Word 2016.

We will cover these ten core skills in Word for Mac in a separate tutorial.

  • Open Word on your computer.

When Word opens, you will be in the Home screen of the Backstage view.

  • Select Blank document to start a new document. (Alternatively, select Open if you want to open an existing Word document.)

Blank document and Open buttons in the Home tab of the Backstage view in Word 365

When the new document opens, you will be in the Home tab in the ribbon , and your cursor will automatically be placed towards the top, left-hand corner of the page, ready to type.

Home tab and cursor in Word 365

You can change the font, size, and color before or after you type text. However, if you want to change existing text, first left-click, hold, and drag with your mouse to select the text.

Selected text in Word 365

  • Select the Home tab in the ribbon if you are not already there (see figure 2).
  • Select the menu arrow to open and choose from the (A) Font , (B) Font Size , or (C) Font Color menus in the Font group.

Font, Font size, and Font color menu arrows in Word 365

If you selected existing text, that text will change immediately. If you haven’t selected existing text, all new text will feature the choices you just made.

Further Reading: How to Change the Font, Font Size, and Font Color in Microsoft Word

Like the font choices shown above, you can change the alignment, line spacing, and indentations before or after you type text. However, if you want to change existing text, first left-click, hold, and drag with your mouse to select the text.

  • Select the Home tab, if you are not already there (see figure 2).
  • Select the Align Left , Center , Align Right , or Justify button to position the text on the page.

Alignment buttons in the Home tab in Word 365

  • Select the Line and Paragraph Spacing menu arrow and then choose a spacing option from the drop-down menu.

Line and Paragraph Spacing menu in the Home tab in Word 365

  • Select the Decrease Indent or Increase Indent buttons to adjust the indent as necessary.

Decrease Indent and Increase Indent buttons in the Home tab in Word 365

Further Reading: How to Adjust Line Spacing in Microsoft Word and Three Ways to Indent Paragraphs in Microsoft Word

You can turn existing text into a heading or choose a heading level before typing the heading text.

  • Select the Home tab if you are not already there (see figure 2).
  • Select a heading level from the Styles group.

Heading level 1 in the Styles group in Word 365

  • If the heading level you want isn’t visible, select the More button.

More button in the Styles group in Word 365

  • Select a heading level from the menu that appears over the Styles group.

Styles menu in Word 365

Further Reading: How to Create and Customize Headings in Microsoft Word

You can change the page margins for your entire Word document at once.

  • Select the Layout tab in the ribbon.

Layout tab in Word 365

  • Select the Margins button and then select an option from the drop-down menu.

Margins menu in Word 365

Further Reading: How to Adjust the Page Margins in Microsoft Word

  • Place your cursor where you want to insert the image.
  • Select the Insert tab in the ribbon, select the Pictures button, and then select the location of the image:
  • This Device lets you choose an image stored on your computer or network server.
  • Stock Images lets you choose stock images, icons, cutout people, stickers, and illustrations. The full stock image library is only available to users signed into Word for Microsoft 365.
  • Online Pictures lets you search for images through Bing, Microsoft’s search engine.

Pictures menu in the Insert tab in Word 365

For this tutorial, we will insert an image stored on the device.

  • (For “This Device” option only) Locate and select the image in the Insert Picture dialog box and then select the Insert button.

Insert button in the Insert Picture dialog box in Word 365

Your image should now appear in your Word document.

  • (Optional) Select one of the resizing handles and then drag the image to a new size.

Image resizing handles in Word 365

  • (Optional) Select the Layout Options button and then choose how the image is positioned with the surrounding text:

A. In Line with Text

E. Top and Bottom

F. Behind Text

G. In Front of Text

The effect of each option will depend on the size of your image and the density of your text. So, you may need to experiment with several options to find the one most suited to your content.

Page Number menus in Word 365

Further Reading: How to Insert and Modify Images in Microsoft Word

  • Select the Insert tab in the ribbon (see figure 13).
  • Select the Page Number button and then select a location from the drop-down menu, followed by a design from the submenu.
  • Select the Close button to close the Header and Footer tab. (This tab only appears when the Header and Footers areas are active.)

Close button in the Header and Footer tab in Word 365

Further Reading: How to Add Page Numbers in Microsoft Word

  • Select the Header or Footer button and then select a design from the drop-down menu.

Header menu in Word 365

  • Type your text into the placeholders.

Header placeholder text in Word 365

  • Select the Close button to close the Header and Footer tab (see figure 18).

Further Reading: How to Insert Headers and Footers in Microsoft Word

In Word for Microsoft 365, the spelling and grammar check is called the Editor. Your spelling and grammar options will depend on which version of Word you are using. Therefore, your interface may look different than the images shown below.

  • Select the Review tab in the ribbon and then select the Editor button. (Older versions of Word will have a Check Document button, instead.)

Editor button in the Review tab in Word 365

  • Select the corrections or refinements category you want to review in the Editor pane.

Corrections and Refinements categories in the Editor pane in Word 365

  • If Word finds a possible error, select a recommendation or select Ignore Once or Ignore All .

Editor recommendations in Word 365

Word will automatically move to the next issue within the category.

  • Select a new category or select the closing X to close the Editor.

Closing X in the Editor pane in Word 365

What Is the Difference between the Editor Button and the Spelling and Grammar Button?

You may notice a Spelling and Grammar button next to the Editor button in the Review tab. This button provides a quick way to check only spelling or spelling and grammar without checking the additional refinements reviewed by the Editor.

Spelling and Grammar button in the Review tab in Word 365

Further Reading: How to Use the Editor in Word for Microsoft 365

I recommend saving your file before printing just in case there is a disruption during the printing process.

  • Select the File tab in the ribbon.

File tab in Word 365

  • Select the Save tab in the Backstage view.

Save tab in the Backstage view in Word 365

  • Select the location where you want to save the File.

Save locations in the Backstage view in Word 365

  • Type a name in the File Name text box and then select the Save button.

Save As dialog box in Word 365

  • Once you have saved your document to a specific location, you can then select the Save icon if you make changes to the document later.

Save button in Word 365

  • To print, reselect the File tab (see figure 26) and then select the Print tab in the Backstage view.

Print tab in the Backstage view in Word 365

  • Ensure the correct printer is selected and turned on, enter the number of copies into the text box, and then select the Print button.

Print screen in the Backstage view in Word 365

From there, follow any additional dialog boxes provided by your printer.

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Word: Getting Started with Word

Lesson 1: getting started with word, introduction.

Microsoft Word is a word processing application that allows you to create a variety of documents , including letters, resumes, and more. In this lesson, you'll learn how to navigate the Word interface and become familiar with some of its most important features, such as the Ribbon , Quick Access Toolbar , and Backstage view .

Watch the video below to become more familiar with Word.

About this tutorial

The procedures in this tutorial will work for all recent versions of Microsoft Word , including Word 2019 , Word 2016 , and Office 365 . There may be some slight differences, but for the most part these versions are similar. However, if you're using an earlier version , you may want to refer to one of our other Word tutorials instead.

The Word interface

When you open Word for the first time, the Start Screen will appear. From here, you'll be able to create a new document , choose a template , and access your recently edited documents . From the Start Screen , locate and select Blank document to access the Word interface.

creating a new blank document

Click the buttons in the interactive below to learn more about the Word interface.

the Word 2016 interface

Microsoft Account

From here, you can access your Microsoft account information, view your profile, and switch accounts.

The Tell me bar allows you to search for commands, which is especially helpful if you don't remember where to find a specific command.

Command Group

Each group contains a series of different commands . Simply click any command to apply it. Some groups also have an arrow in the bottom-right corner, which you can click to see even more commands.

Quick Access Toolbar

The Quick Access Toolbar lets you access common commands no matter which tab is selected. By default, it includes the Save , Undo , and Redo commands.

The Ruler is located at the top and to the left of your document. It makes it easier to make alignment and spacing adjustments .

Click and drag the vertical scroll bar to move up and down through the pages of your document.

Zoom Control

Click and drag the slider to use the zoom control. The number to the right of the slider bar reflects the zoom percentage .

Document Views

There are three ways to view a document: Read Mode displays your document in full-screen mode. Print Layout is selected by default. It shows the document as it would appear on the printed page. Web Layout shows how your document would look as a webpage.

The Ribbon contains all of the commands you will need to perform common tasks in Word. It has multiple tabs , each with several groups of commands.

Document Pane

This is where you'll type and edit text in the document.

Page and Word Count

From here, you can quickly see the number of words and pages in your document.

Working with the Word environment

All recent versions of Word include the Ribbon and the Quick Access Toolbar , where you'll find commands to perform common tasks in Word, as well as Backstage view .

Word uses a tabbed Ribbon system instead of traditional menus. The Ribbon contains multiple tabs , which you can find near the top of the Word window.

tabs on the Ribbon

Each tab contains several groups of related commands . For example, the Font group on the Home tab contains commands for formatting text in your document.

the Font group on the Home tab

Some groups also have a small arrow in the bottom-right corner that you can click for even more options.

clicking the arrow to see more group commands

Showing and hiding the Ribbon

If you find that the Ribbon takes up too much screen space, you can hide it. To do this, click the Ribbon Display Options arrow in the upper-right corner of the Ribbon, then select the desired option from the drop-down menu:

hiding the Ribbon

  • Auto-hide Ribbon : Auto-hide displays your document in full-screen mode and completely hides the Ribbon from view. To show the Ribbon, click the Expand Ribbon command at the top of screen.
  • Show Tabs : This option hides all command groups when they're not in use, but tabs will remain visible. To show the Ribbon, simply click a tab.
  • Show Tabs and Commands : This option maximizes the Ribbon. All of the tabs and commands will be visible. This option is selected by default when you open Word for the first time.

To learn how to add custom tabs and commands to the Ribbon, review our Extra on Customizing the Ribbon .

Using the Tell me feature

If you're having trouble finding a command you want, the Tell Me feature can help. It works just like a regular search bar. Type what you're looking for, and a list of options will appear. You can then use the command directly from the menu without having to find it on the Ribbon.

searching for commands with the Tell Me feature

The Quick Access Toolbar

Located just above the Ribbon, the Quick Access Toolbar lets you access common commands no matter which tab is selected. By default, it shows the Save , Undo , and Redo commands, but you can add other commands depending on your needs.

To add commands to the Quick Access Toolbar:

clicking the Quick Access Toolbar drop-down menu

The R uler is located at the top and to the left of your document. It makes it easier to adjust your document with precision. If you want, you can hide the Ruler to create more screen space.

To show or hide the Ruler:

clicking the View tab

Backstage view

Backstage view gives you various options for saving, opening a file, printing, and sharing your document. To access Backstage view, click the File tab on the Ribbon .

clicking the File tab

Click the buttons in the interactive below to learn more about using Backstage view.

the backstage view

From here, you can open documents saved to your computer or to your OneDrive.

Save and Save As

You'll use Save and Save As to save documents to your computer or to OneDrive.

From the Print pane, you can change the print settings and print your document. You can also see a preview of your document.

From here, you can export your document in another file format, such as PDF/XPS .

Click here to close the current document.

From here, you can invite people to view and collaborate on your document.

Return to Word

You can use the arrow to close Backstage view and return to Word.

From the Account pane, you can access your Microsoft account information, modify your theme and background, and sign out of your account.

Here, you can change various Word options . For example, you can control the spelling and grammar check settings, AutoRecover settings, and language preferences.

The information pane will appear whenever you access Backstage view. It contains information on the current document. You can also inspect the document to remove personal info and protect it to keep others from making further changes.

From here, you can create a new blank document , or you can choose from a large selection of templates .

Document views and zooming

Word has a variety of viewing options that change how your document is displayed. You can choose to view your document in Read Mode , Print Layout , or Web Layout . These views can be useful for various tasks, especially if you're planning to print the document. You can also zoom in and out to make your document easier to read.

Switching document views

Switching between different document views is easy. Just locate and select the desired document view command in the bottom-right corner of the Word window.

read mode

Zooming in and out

To zoom in or out, click and drag the zoom control slider in the bottom-right corner of the Word window. You can also select the + or - commands to zoom in or out by smaller increments. The number next to the slider displays the current zoom percentage , also called the zoom level .

using the Zoom slider

  • Open Word , and create a blank document .
  • Change the Ribbon Display Options to Show Tabs .
  • Using Customize Quick Access Toolbar , add New , Quick Print , and Spelling & Grammar.
  • In the Tell me bar , type Shape and press Enter .
  • Choose a shape from the menu, and double-click somewhere on your document.
  • Show the Ruler if it is not already visible.
  • Zoom the document to 120%.
  • Change the Document view to Web Layout .

Getting To Know Challenge

Change the Ribbon Display Options back to Show Tabs and Commands , and change the Document View back to Print Layout .

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9 Microsoft Word Tips to Edit Your College Assignment Faster

Struggling to edit your college assignments efficiently? Here are some useful Microsoft Word tips to accelerate your editing process and save time.

Assignments at the college and university levels are research-heavy, and you’re often expected to produce write-ups with a significant number of pages. Just when you think you’re done with producing the required word count, the next step is equally challenging and time-consuming: editing.

From keyboard shortcuts to simple, built-in features such as Find and Replace and the automatic table of contents, here are several tips you can use to edit and format your college assignment more efficiently in Microsoft Word.

1. Leave Paragraph Spacing as Your Last Step

Let’s first start on the right track. When you have a 3,000-word essay or report ahead, it’s tempting to set double-spacing when you only write a few sentences or a paragraph at most. It gives the comforting illusion that you have done more work than you actually have.

But to be more efficient at the final editing stage, it’s best to leave paragraph spacing as your last step. This way, you save time because you don’t have to scroll up and down much more than you need to while navigating through different sections and pages of your text.

2. Learn to Utilize Keyboard Shortcut Keys

Keyboard shortcuts make editing and formatting much faster compared to using a mouse. For example, when you use your mouse to select some words, you’ll probably miss a letter or two and have to re-highlight, or overshoot and include a period when you don’t need to.

In this case, you can select text accurately by using Ctrl + Shift , and the left and right arrow keys in Windows. There are many more Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts that will enable you to get most editing done on the keyboard, without having to switch to your mouse or trackpad. Don’t underestimate the amount of time you save with this method!

3. Hide the Headers and Footers

When you’re reading through a continuous body of text, the blank headers and footers may feel disruptive. To have a smoother reading and editing experience, hide the headers and footers to join all the pages together.

Hover your cursor over the gray space between your current page and the next, then double-click. When you need to use the headers and footers in Microsoft Word again, unhide them by hovering your cursor over the page separator line and double-click.

4. Collapse the Headings and Subheadings

For long report-style assignments, you’ll likely split your content into headings and subheadings. As you move from one section to the next, or jump between sections to rewrite and edit, make it easier to scroll through your text by collapsing the headings.

Hover over the heading title, then click the triangle icon that appears next to it to hide the content. If you want to hide all headings at once, right-click on any heading, and select Expand/Collapse > Collapse All Headings .

5. Automatically Sort References by Alphabetical Order

The works cited list is an essential section in any higher education assignment and is usually sorted by alphabetical order. You’ve likely added references to the list as you cite them in your essay, but when it comes to sorting at the end, it’s unfeasible and time-consuming to sort them manually. You can simply sort them automatically in Microsoft Word.

Select all your references and go to the Home tab. Under the Paragraph section, click the Sort icon (A and Z, with a downward arrow). In the Sort by field, choose Paragraphs . In the Type field, select Text . Then, select Ascending and click OK . The list will now be sorted by alphabetical order.

However, you might notice a couple of outliers. For example, when some references start with symbols instead of a letter, they will all likely be pushed to the very top. These are the few ones you’ll then need to manually reinsert into your list correctly.

6. Use Find and Replace to Avoid Spelling Mistakes

Whether they’re textbooks or journal articles, every student has probably encountered authors with surnames that are a little tricky to spell. Typing the name over and over for each in-text citation is prone to human error. To avoid misspellings, you can use Find and Replace.

First, use a unique abbreviation as a placeholder when you write your assignment. I recommend including a number in this abbreviation. This is because if your abbreviation only consists of letters, there’s a chance that this short combination of letters may have appeared elsewhere, as a part of a word, in your essay.

Once you’re done with the body content, it’s time to replace the abbreviation with the actual surname. In the Home tab, click Replace in the Editing tab. In the Find what field, type your abbreviation. In the Replace with field, type the actual author's name. Then, click Replace All . All your abbreviations will now be replaced with the correct author surname.

7. Insert Your Picture Into an Invisible Table

If you haven’t quite got the hang of formatting pictures in Microsoft Word, here’s a simple alternative that helps guarantee your image won’t cause your text to break up at weird places: insert your picture into an invisible table.

Go to the part of the text where you want your picture to appear. Press Enter to go to a new paragraph. Head to the Insert tab, click Table , and select one box to create a 1x1 table. With the cursor inside your table, click Pictures > Insert Picture > This Device to upload your picture into the document.

You can resize your picture within the table. Once you’re satisfied, highlight the table, go to the Table Design tab, click Borders > No Border . The black table border will then disappear. Your picture now appears to be perfectly fitted between two paragraphs of text.

8. Have an Overview of Multiple Page at Once

When you’re almost done editing, it’s best to scroll through all the pages to make sure there are no odd blank pages, separate sections, or incorrect image displays. But if you have more than 20 pages worth of content, scrolling through that much content quickly is just dizzying.

Instead, go to the View tab. In the Zoom section, click Multiple Pages . This zooms out your Microsoft Word document , so you can view two or three pages at once. You can also click the Zoom slider at the bottom right to zoom out even more and view more pages at once.

9. Automatically Create a Table of Contents

One of the final assignment components is the table of contents. If you’ve been manually keying in each heading, typing a line of periods that end with the heading’s corresponding page number, and double-checking the said page number yourself, it’s time to let Microsoft Word handle the task.

First, make sure you have applied the correct style to your headings. You can check this by clicking on each heading and see which style is selected in the Home tab. Then, number the pages of your Microsoft Word document .

Finally, go to the blank page where you want to insert your Table of Contents. Head to the References tab, click on Table of Contents , and select one of the Automatic Tables . Microsoft Word instantly generates a table of contents for you.

Improve Your Editing Process in Microsoft Word

By applying the above tips, you can revise your assignment more quickly and effectively without burdening yourself with eye fatigue. Cut down on the excessive scrolling and other manual tasks that can be done automatically by Microsoft Word.

Plus, saving time on editing means you have even more time to proofread and review your essays thoroughly, enabling you to produce higher-quality essays and reports.

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For this assignment, you will create and format a business memo. Follow the directions, then submit your assignment. If you get stuck on a step, review this module and ask your classmates for help in the discussion forum.

To: All Employees From: Sierra Rowan, Store Manager Date: September 1, 2019 Subject: New Shelves Some of you may have noticed in recent weeks that the shelves in the home goods section are beginning to sag. We will be replacing those shelves with new, reinforced metal shelves starting next week. The shelves will be replaced 1:00–4:00 a.m., during our least busy hours. Several aisles will be off-limits to customers during that time as a safety precaution. The following aisles will be affected: Kitchen appliances Kitchen & dining furniture Kitchen storage Home goods clearance Please direct customers looking for items in the affected aisles to the Outdoor Furniture and Patio Accessories areas.

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Complete the following Practice Activity and submit your completed project.

For our first assignment in Word, we will create a flyer to be printed or posted online. The flyer will advertise a volunteer opportunity for Health Sciences students at Paradise Valley Community College. Key skills in this practice are inserting text and pictures, textboxes, formatting text and footers.

  • Start Word. Click Blank Document .
  • Show formatting marks by navigating to the Home Tab, Paragraph Group, and selecting the Show/Hide icon. This is a Toggle Button . This means it has two modes, on and off.  To turn it on, click it once, to turn it off, click it again.
  • Show the ruler by navigating to the View tab, Show Group, and selecting the Ruler Check Box . A Check Box is a type of input control . A checkboxes value is only included in the submitted data if the checkbox is currently checked. In other words, when the box is checked, the value is included.
  • Navigate to the File Tab to enter Backstage View. In backstage view, select File, then Save As.  Click the Browse button. In the Save As dialog box , navigate to your file structure from the previous chapter, then open the Word folder. In the Name field, type Yourlastname_Yourfirstname_Word_Practice_1 as the file name, and then save.
  • Type Volunteer Opportunity Available and press Enter twice.
  • Type the following text: This fall, Paradise Valley Community College is offering a unique volunteer opportunity for Health Sciences students . Press spacebar.
  • Navigate to the Insert Tab, Text group, and choose the Object arrow. Then choose text from file. In the Insert File dialog box, browse to the location where you saved the files from Canvas. Select the file Text_Word_Practice1. Click OK. The text will automatically update your document.
  • Select all of the text in the document. On the Home Tab, Font Group, ensure the Font is Calibri and font size is 12.
  • Select the title, Volunteer Opportunity Available, including the paragraph mark. On the Home Tab, Font Group, select the arrow next to Text Effects and Topography . In the third row, third column, a pply the Fill: Blue, Accent color 5; Outline: White, Background color 1; Hard Shadow: Blue, color 5 text effect.
  • With the title still selected, change the font size to 36.
  • On the Home Tab, Paragraph Group, choose Center to align the title centered on the page.
  • On the Home Tab, Font Group, change the font color to Blue, Accent 1 for the title.
  • With the title still selected, on the Home Tab, in the Font Group, choose the arrow next to the Text Effect and Typography icon. Apply a Shadow and under Inner, click Inside: Right text effect.
  • Position the insertion point at the beginning of the paragraph that begins with This Fall.
  • On the Insert tab, Illustrations group, choose Pictures . Navigate to your saved files from Canvas  and choose the HSPicture_Word_Practice1 image.
  • Be sure the picture is selected, and apply the Square text wrapping  option.
  • Using the sizing handle at the lower right hand corner of the picture, drag up and to the left until the bottom of the graphic is aligned at approximately 3.5 inches on the vertical ruler.
  • Click Undo to return the picture to its original size. The Undo icon is located in the quick access toolbar in the upper left hand corner.
  • On the Picture Tools, Format tab, in the size group, change the shape width to 4”.
  • On the Quick Access Toolbar , click the Save icon.  Then, compare your document to the image below.

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  • Ensure the picture is still selected. Display the Layout dialog box by selecting the Layout Options  shortcut menu, then choose see more. In the Layout dialog box for the picture, make sure the Position tab is selected.
  • Set the horizontal alignment to Left, relative to Margin.
  • Set the vertical alignment to Top, relative to Line. Select OK to close the dialog box.
  • With the picture selected, apply the Soft Edges 10 Point picture effect. This is on the Picture Tools Format Tab, Picture Styles group, under Picture Effects, Soft Edges.
  • With the picture selected, on the Picture Tools, Format tab, in the Adjust Group choose the Artistic Effects arrow. Apply the Pastels Smooth artistic effect. Dese lect the picture .
  • On the Design Tab, in the Page Background Group, select Page Borders. Add a page border selecting the:
  • Shadow setting
  • Triple Lines style
  • Blue, Accent 1 color
  • Whole document
  • Position the insertion pointer at the blank paragraph below the title and press Enter six times.
  • On the Insert Tab, in the Illustrations group, choose Shapes . Insert a Rounded Corners Rectangle shape at the left margin at approximately 1.5 inches on the top ruler. Click once to insert a 1-inch by 1-inch Rounded Rectangle, or use the drag and drop feature.
  • On the Drawing Tools, Format Tab in the Size group, Change the shape height to approximat ely 1.8 and the shape width to 6.4.
  • Select the Rectangle shape and type the following text: For more information, please contact Grace Smith at 602-787-6714. Or, email [email protected]
  • Italicize the text, change the font to Calibri and increase the font size to 16. Deselect the text.
  • Select the same text as above and explore the mini-toolbar , by clicking the Font Color button arrow and under Theme Colors, click on Blue, Accent 5, Darker 50%.
  • With the shape still selected, go to the Drawing Tools, Format Toolbar, the Shape Styles  Group. Select the arrow next to Shape Outline and under Theme Colors, click on Blue, Accent 5, Darker 50%. Change the weight to 3pt.

Compare your document to the image below.

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  • Using the keyboard shortcut CTRL+END , navigate to the end of your document. If your keyboard does not have these keys, click to put your insertion point after the period on opportunity. Hit enter 3 times.
  • Your insertion point should be approximately at the 8” mark on the side ruler. On the Insert tab, in the text group,  click the arrow next to the textbox and draw a text box at approximately the 1”mark on the vertical ruler.  Draw a text box by dragging down to create a text box that is approximately 1.5 inches high by 4.5 inches wide. Type the following in the text box: Volunteering is an excellent way to gain service hours. Service hours are required for entry into some Health sciences programs, and looks great on your resume. Dedicating your time as a volunteer helps you make new friends, expand your network, and boost your social skills.
  • Select and Drag the textbox, by clicking and holding on the outer edge,  until the horizontal green alignment guide  displays above the first blank paragraph mark and the vertical green alignment guide displays in the center of the page. To be more precise:
  • In the Layout dialog box on the Position Tab for the text box set the horizontal alignment to Centered, relative to Margin.
  • Set the Vertical alignment by typing .25 in the Absolute position box and selecting Below Paragraph .
  • On the Size tab, type 1.5 in the Absolute Height box and 4.5 in the Absolute Width box. Then, click OK.
  • With the textbox still selected, on the Drawing Tools, Format Tab, in the Shape Styles group Apply the Colored Outline – Blue, Accent 1 shape style.
  • Under Shape Effects , apply the Offset Center outer shadow shape effect to the text box.
  • Select the text in the text box, change the font size to 13 italics, and center the text.
  • Save the document. Compare your document to the image below.

ms word basic assignment

  • On the Insert tab, in the Header & Footer Group, choose Edit Footer. On the Header & Footer Design Toolbar, in the Insert Group, choose Document Info.  Use Document Info to insert the file name in the footer. Select the File Name Field . The File Name should display in the lower left hand footer of the document.  Do not type it in, rather use the Document Info Field.
  • In Backstage view, click on Show All Properties, and type the following:
  • In the Tags box: trainee, flyer, internship
  • In the Subject box: Your course name and section number
  • In the Author box: Your first and last name
  • Turn off formatting marks. As a reminder, formatting marks are on the Home Tab, Paragraph Group.
  • Take a moment to compare your document to the image below and make any modification based on what you have learned.
  • Using Find and Replace, (Home tab | Editing | Replace), change all instances of pvcc and Paradise Valley to spscc or South Puget Sound.

ms word basic assignment

  • Zoom in to view the document in a larger size. Zoom is located in the lower right hand corner of the Word window.
  • Save again, and ensure you have your file saved in a safe location. Take note of that location because you will need to find your file to upload it for grading.
  • Submit the file for grading per your instructor’s instructions.

A starting point for creating a new document in Microsoft Word

Characters that display on the screen but do not print, indicating where the Enter key, the Spacebar, and Tab key were pressed, also called non printing characters

A button that can be turned on and off by clicking it once to turn on, and clicking again to turn it off

A small box which can be clicked to indicate a check is turned on or off to indicate an on or off response

Allows the user specify the drive, directory, and name of a file to save their file

Decorative formats, such as shadowed or colors that make text stand out

Images or graphics that are stored locally on a computer or flash drive and can be uploaded to a document to add visual interest

The manner in which text displays around an object

Located above the Ribbon (top-left) and provides access to commonly used features and commands, such as Save and Undo/Redo, and is customizable

Picture formatting options that control the manner in which text wraps around a picture or other object

Formats applied to images that make pictures resemble sketches or paintings

A decorative border that appears outside the margins on each page and can be solid, dashed, or an artistic style

Lines, arrows, starts, banners, ovals, rectangles, and other basic shapes with which you can illustrate an idea, a process or a workflow

Appears whenever you right-click text in Word, Excel or PowerPoint and provides a quick-access version of the Font group on the Home tab, plus a few extra buttons from other groups

Allows you to apply preset colors and effects to quickly change the appearance of your shape

Allows you to change the outline color, weight (thickness), and style of a the outline surrounding a shape

One or more keys used to perform a menu function or other common functions

A moveable, resizable container for text or graphics

A green vertical or horizontal line that displays when you are moving or sizing an object to assist with proper placement

A grouping of coordinating effects that can be applied to a shape including shadows, glows, reflections, soft edges, bevels, and three-dimensional (3-D) rotations

Placeholders that store and display data, and can perform simple tasks like returning the page number or current date and time

Any word, phrase, or number string related to the file that may help you locate the file later

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22 Basic Microsoft Word practice exercises for beginners

22 Microsoft Word Exercises

Microsoft Word Exercises for Practice: –  This article is very important for a basic computer course, for college and school students learning Microsoft Word online and offline. In this, you will get the best ideas on how to learn and practice Microsoft Word.  And you can explore the capabilities of Microsoft Word as a business software in this post.

The best way to learn anything is by doing exercises and creating samples of existing materials from experts. It’s ok that you know about Bold, Italic, Page Layout, Insert Menu, View options, etc. but it’s great if you can use such options in creating anything in Microsoft Word.

I mean tools are the same, but the field, seed, and process are changed. So, Can you do that with the same tools? I know farmers do it daily.

So, let’s explore how to learn Microsoft Word. Microsoft Word Exercises ideas that I think every student around the world should practice.

Microsoft Word practice exercises for beginners:

1. create and design admission/enquiry forms etc..

To create this kind of form, you need to use shapes, text boxes, colors, formatting options, tables, and horizontal lines in MS Word. This is a very good exercise to practice because it will give you an idea of how to use such options practically on various official documents that we use in our daily official life.

These days many people do not create forms and charts usually they download them. That makes the forms boring. And often you see similar kinds of formats in forms. But as a student or teacher or small business owner if you learn to create such forms not only do you expand your thinking and creativity but you can also utilize this ability in business and job.

See a sample in the image below.

admission form sample Microsoft Word

2. Create bills/leaflets/brochures. See the sample below.

Everyone has various designs of bills such as your refrigerator shopping bill, computer bill, electricity bills, and various other kinds of bills. So you can practice in Microsoft Word to create that type of bill format. It’s good for practice in which you will learn the Insert menu option, text adjustment between the table, page size, and text boxes.

ms word basic assignment

3. Design E-book cover pages / Magazine front/ books front/back page using the cover page option in Insert Menu.

This practice is an advance. But try to find the books and magazine cover pages. And try to make it similar in MS Word. Imagine if you’re the designer, how you will design the same content or front page. You will learn while practicing this about the Cover Page option in MS Word or you can design without using that option. The benefit of learning this is about understanding the various practical uses of Microsoft Word in our daily lives.

ms word basic assignment

4. Create Business Cards using Shapes, text, and colors.

People use Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw, and websites to create business cards nowadays automatically and manually. You can also use that. But it’s about mastering MS Word options and skills. When you create and design anything in Microsoft Word. Your basic computer skills become strong. That helps you in the future when you start working on a Computer or MS Office or MS Word. Also, basic computer skills are very important before doing any degree course in IT. So, Design the business cards similarly you see in the below sample picture.

Business Card Creation in Microsoft Word

This is an advanced exercise, but if you do it and create cards then the options you’ve learned during your computer courses in MS Word remain forever in your brain.

Related: Importance of MS Word in Education

5. Use smart art and create organizational charts and showcase relations: 

Smart Art is one of the favorite options in Microsoft Word. Smart art is used to draw diagrams that are used to showcase the content visually that will be easy to understand and manage. As you see below the smart art image Hierarchy Diagram is used to create an organizational chart or structure of the Telecom company.

This is the best method to understand and teach certain things to students, teachers, parents, and companies. You will see such organizational charts in the company’s office and government head offices.

Use smart art and create organizational charts and showcase relations

Radial Cluster:

I have created this radial cluster diagram and organizational chart using Smart Art in Microsoft Word to showcase the difference between Managed WordPress Hosting and Shared Hosting” in one of the latest published posts. You can practice and create a similar chart to showcase the relation or useability differences.

ms word basic assignment

Structural Chart: 

Shared hosting structure or uses explained through smart art organizational chart in word

I hope that you can see (if not zoom in the browser using (Ctrl+ + ) both WordPress hosting and shared hosting smart images that are created in Microsoft Word.

When you practice MS Word Option to create the above diagram or any other, you get many problems. Those problems were not there while you were learning MS Word. These are the problems such as font size adjustment, lines adjustment, etc. colors, shape adjustment, etc. when you use tools or Word applications to communicate your point of view.

So, when you solve these problems by yourself or with the help of your computer course instructor it will be great for your computer knowledge and MS Office skills. Because when you solve the problem you learn very important working lessons in MS Word. This is why you’re learning.

Related:   Steps to create a simple business plan using templates in Word App

6. Make book content page or index page

This is another idea in which you need to create an index or content page of the book. In this process, you will learn about the first-line indent, hanging indent, and the perfect use of the ruler bar in Microsoft Word.

And also about a page number, and a hyperlink (if it is an eBook). You can discuss this article with your computer teachers, to allow us or provide us with similar things to practice on.

table of content or index page exercise

7. Try to create a similar Header and footer that you’re seeing in the Book

This is the most important option and thousands of students find it difficult to use the header and footer. It’s easier to learn header and footer one time but if you’re not practicing it in various ways or the things such as books header and footer, it’s tough for you to explain it to others.

That’s why I am suggesting you try using the different styles of header and footer. And you will get such an example from the books.

books header and footer sample

8. Insert the Image into the shape

This is a little easy. But you must know easier things more than difficult things. Because in interviews especially related to IT, people ask easier questions than difficult ones.

So, practicing even on small things is also beneficial. You don’t know when it will be helpful for you in the future.

So, insert an image into the shape. Take and draw a shape from the Illustration menu, place it on a page a little higher in size, and then double-click on the shape. Go to the shape fill option and click on the picture. As an example, you can see the following image.

Insert the Image into the shape

Related: – Top 10 powerful uses of Microsoft Word.

9. Practice hyperlinking and creating links between Word document texts to D: /, Play songs from Microsoft Word text, and create links between internal and external files.

This is the most important option in Microsoft Word. Most of the processes on the internet contain links. The hyperlink is the starting point in which you learn how things are connected.

It’s also a great option for Web Designers or web designing teachers to teach “How website links work” by using the hyperlink as an example.

As you can see in the image below, I am displaying the connection between the play song text to the location of the song.

Now you need to select the text in which have written the play song and then insert a hyperlink (Ctrl+K) and in the hyperlink address, put the path of the song. After that press, the Ctrl button and click on the blue link, so now any song that you selected will start playing.

hyperlink from word text to songs folder

Here is my complete article based on the Hyperlink option: – Hyperlink Example within Microsoft Word Document

10. Design a Happy Birthday Message by using Word Art and print it.

I think it’s the easiest thing for you. You can use the Word Art option for this. You can create the best wishes message in MS Word. After that, you can print. And give it to the person. It’s about creating small things at home. This is also a good way to make kids interested in learning the computer.

Also good for students and kids to create fun things and print or give them as a gift to parents. So, they will enjoy your creativity.

Design a Happy Birthday Message by using Word Art and print it.

11. Create a chart and show the product price comparison between years:

The chart option is very important in Microsoft Word and Excel. However, the use of the chart option and any other option in MS Word depends on the demand for a certain content type.

For example, you’re writing a book or making notes about something in which you have to write and explain the price comparison between 3-4 years. Then you can use the chart for visualizations to analyze the data.

In visual format or the chart, it’s easier for people to understand, what you mean. Also, it gets more views or focus than the content.

Create a chart and show the product price comparison between years

So, try to create the chart you’re seeing in the above image.

12. Get the newspaper and see the text-based advertisement and Design

Design and create text or image-based advertisements that you saw in the newspaper. Designing such an advertisement will be a very beneficial role for Microsoft Word students or people learning Advanced Microsoft Word skills. Advertisement designs contain high-quality images, text, and layouts. And these designs are created by experts. When students practice expert material and create similar or better than that.

I think that movement is great for learners and teachers. So, try to create as many as you like. It will make you master MS Word. And I think doing exercises after completing the class topic is the best way to learn MS Word.

 text-based advertisement and Design

13. Take a double-column book or newspaper and design or create a similar paragraph style in the Word document .

Not all often type or create content in a double column. I know computer teachers can teach you such options. But they will not be able to explain the deepest or professional uses of such options for certain reasons.

So, I will suggest that you use the column option and find the newspaper similarly as you see below and create or type the text as you’re seeing in the newspaper. And if you’re having a problem, ask your teachers. So, when your teachers teach you how to do that thing or this thing, it will be great for your knowledge.

14. Create a letterhead or identity card of any company or institution that you have and insert the Watermark with that company name in the document.

Create a letterhead or identity card

You can create an identity card, visiting card or birthday card in MS Word. As you’re seeing below this is an example of cards and letterheads. But you can find such things. And practice your MS Word knowledge in creating an identity card, and letterhead.

This will give you an idea of how to adjust the text in different shapes and areas. Also, this is a good exercise in which you learn after printing, what size you need to adjust on the page. And when you do that, you learn very precious things in MS Word.

In this video tutorial, you will get basic ideas to create a letterhead. You will get ideas to insert letterhead content in the header and footer, you will also learn how you can use watermarks in letterhead, and how to print and adjust content on the page. The video tutorial is in Hindi, but even if you’re not familiar with the Hindi language, you can still learn and watch it for practice ideas:

Step by Step Guide to create printable letterhead in Microsoft Word and Google Docs

15. Decorate a Word document with a page border, and content border, add patterns, and write beautiful text in it.

This is the easiest page layout option, in which you can learn about page borders in MS Word, text borders, color or shading on the page, and pattern.

These options are very beautiful when you’re creating eBooks, making notes, and doing anything that requires the following type of style. See the image below and try to create something similar to this one.

Decorate a Word document with a page border, and content border, add patterns, and write beautiful text in it

16. Insert Images and Practice on Format Menu and Image Options.

You can use image options and style to decorate, retouch, and adjustment of colors and brightness in MS Word. As you can see, I have created various styles and image effects. These are easy to create.

But to learn more advanced effects later in other professional software, you need to learn and practice such things during your basic computer course.

Insert Images and Practice on Format Menu and Image Options

17. Insert a template or download the new template in Microsoft Word from the Internet and edit those templates with your content.

There are 100+ templates almost for anything in the Microsoft Word Template option. The top benefit of using the template is that if you don’t know how to create or design a certain thing then you can just download the template and replace the existing text with your text. And it’s done.

This is the most important option that you should learn because it’s tough when you don’t know how to design or create anything, so try to practice on 10+ templates and see what it will look like.

Insert Images and Practice on Format Menu and Image Options

Related: Uses and features of Microsoft Word.

18. Practice Typography

Write 10 lines or 10 sentences and then change the font, style, color, and size of each sentence. make each one different from than previous and next..

Fonts are the face of the text. The following image displays various fonts and styles. Just create similarly. During the practice, you will learn which font will be better for the specific text. Just write 10 lines and differentiate each one.

Insert Images and Practice on Format Menu and Image Options

19. Create a Tenant management form in Hindi or your native language.

We use computers or technology mainly for two reasons the one is Innovation and the second is problem-solving. There are various ways of solving problems using computers. Some problems are solved immediately or some take time. For example, you can create an accounts management software to manage business incoming, outgoings, cash flow, balance, and taxes.

Similarly, there are software and mobile apps to manage tenants. I have created this form for my office space owner. He wanted a simple solution that they could follow and manage easily. They are not that much familiar with apps and other digital methods. I told them about digital options. But they want something that can be taken care of easily and also send tenants’ details for police verification when needed.

So we created the following form and this is also an example of immediate problem-solving using a computer and Microsoft Word. Now after printing one copy of this, they can photocopy it as per the number of tenants they want to manage.

form to manage tenants

So as beginners, you can try to create a similar form by using the Table feature in Microsoft Word. For the best practice 1st create and decide on columns on rough physical paper and the details that you want. You can create a better form than this and I expect that from you.

And for Hindi or your native language, even if you do not have Hindi font or French or Spanish font on your computer or in Microsoft Word. You can use Google Translate for this, convert the word into Hindi or Spanish, and then copy and paste it into the form table column.

20. Practice to design a brochure for an event

When you try creating this brochure design in Microsoft Word, you’ll learn basic and advanced techniques. This includes using image effects, grouping shapes, adding colorful bullets, and creating textures. These skills are valuable, especially if you plan to work with Word or as a virtual assistant. But even as a Word beginner, practicing these exercises is essential for building your Word skills.

form to manage tenants

Here you can watch a free video tutorial to learn brochure design : Brochure Design Practice in Microsoft Word | Word Exercise for Beginners | Hindi Tutorial

21. Learn and Practice creating business card designs in Microsoft Word

Today, there are plenty of software options available for creating business cards, such as online tools, Adobe InDesign, Corel Draw, Photoshop, Canva, and more. However, making a printable business card may seem straightforward but does involve some technicalities and creative flair.

As a student, it’s beneficial to tackle challenging and intricate design tasks in Microsoft Word, like this business card project. This practice will help you strive for excellence and mastery of Word skills. Consider it your 21st exercise towards becoming a Word expert.

Here you can watch a complete and detailed video tutorial on this: How to Create Modern Business Card Design in MS Word | Step-by-Step Detailed Tutorial

22. Practice to create a professional-looking certificate design

Practicing certificate design and Microsoft Word is essential because it empowers you with valuable digital skills that are increasingly relevant in today’s technology-driven world. By honing your proficiency in Microsoft Word, you not only gain the ability to create professional certificates but also enhance your competence in document formatting, layout design, and image manipulation. These skills have broad applications across various personal and professional tasks, making you more adaptable and capable in a digital environment.

Furthermore, practicing certificate design offers you a practical avenue for skill development while producing tangible outcomes. It allows you to create certificates for courses, achievements, or even for your own business, helping you develop an eye for aesthetics, attention to detail, and the ability to produce polished documents. Overall, this practice not only enhances your digital competence but also provides you with a versatile skill set that can significantly benefit your personal and professional growth.

By creating and practicing below certificate design below, you will be able to explore various design options to create a professional-looking certificate. This is just a sample but along with this design, you can take it’s design to the next level.

create a professional-looking certificate design

If you want to learn how you can do it please follow this step tutorial: How to create a professional-looking certificate design in Word | Step-by-Step Tutorial in Hindi

I think if you practice Microsoft Word by working on these exercises then it will be enough to make you above average among all the students around the world doing basic computer courses or learning Microsoft Word.

Because after learning Microsoft Word, you have to work with professionals or in companies. And almost all official works are related directly and indirectly to the above exercises.

So, this is the best method to learn Microsoft Word by doing exercises. And this is about practical knowledge.

I hope these Microsoft Word Exercises ideas will be helpful for you. To learn more visit:   Top 10 Basic and Advanced Microsoft Word skills

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good practical please send more practical in winword. Thanks

These are good Practical exercises. Please send list of practicals of MS Word in Vocational IT NSQF level-1 subject code-402 class IX

please send a book which covers exercises like this

Great content! Thanks for putting this out there!

This is very nice

I have recently joined a Private Computer classes at the age of 53. Can you guide me through WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT & INTERNET

Is it possible for you send step by step Assignments for all the above 4 courses, so that I can evaluate whether I am learning properly or not ?

Hi, That’s a very good concern as a student “whether I am learning properly or not” I think 80% students ignore this. I will contact you by email. Age is not a problem. I expect you have strong reason or specific task or goals to learn all these three + internet in this age. Yes, I can evaluate through giving you assignment and testing it.

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Assignment: create basic document.

For this assignment, you will create and format a business memo. Follow the directions, then submit your assignment. If you get stuck on a step, review this module and ask your classmates for help in the discussion forum.

To: All Employees From: Sierra Rowan, Store Manager Date: September 1, 2019 Subject: New Shelves Some of you may have noticed in recent weeks that the shelves in the home goods section are beginning to sag. We will be replacing those shelves with new, reinforced metal shelves starting next week. The shelves will be replaced 1:00–4:00 a.m., during our least busy hours. Several aisles will be off-limits to customers during that time as a safety precaution. The following aisles will be affected: Kitchen appliances Kitchen & dining furniture Kitchen storage Home goods clearance Please direct customers looking for items in the affected aisles to the Outdoor Furniture and Patio Accessories areas.

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  1. Basic tasks in Word

    When you're working on a document with other people or editing a document yourself, turn on Track Changes to see every change. Word marks all additions, deletions, moves, and formatting changes. Open the document to be reviewed. Click Review and then on the Track Changes button, select Track Changes. Read Track changes to learn more.

  2. How to Use Microsoft Word (10 Core Skills for Beginners)

    Select Blank document to start a new document. (Alternatively, select Open if you want to open an existing Word document.) Figure 1. Blank document and Open buttons. When the new document opens, you will be in the Home tab in the ribbon, and your cursor will automatically be placed towards the top, left-hand corner of the page, ready to type.

  3. Practice Projects for Microsoft Word

    Word 11 Formatting. ★★★★★. Kendall Myers November 15, 2017. In this practice project for Word, students create a document similar to a test or quiz. They must include points and subpoints, blanks, boldfaced text, tabs, and spacing. …. 1 2.

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  5. Beginner's Guide to Microsoft Word

    If you like this video, here's my entire playlist of Word tutorials: http://bit.ly/2FY6NVTLearn the basics of effectively using Microsoft Word, including how...

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    This is the beginning Microsoft Word course that you've been waiting for! Learn everything you need to effectively use Word by watching just one video. You'l...

  7. Word: Getting Started with Word

    The Word interface. When you open Word for the first time, the Start Screen will appear. From here, you'll be able to create a new document, choose a template, and access your recently edited documents. From the Start Screen, locate and select Blank document to access the Word interface. Click the buttons in the interactive below to learn more ...

  8. 9 Microsoft Word Tips to Edit Your College Assignment Faster

    From keyboard shortcuts to simple, built-in features such as Find and Replace and the automatic table of contents, here are several tips you can use to edit and format your college assignment more efficiently in Microsoft Word. 1. Leave Paragraph Spacing as Your Last Step. Let's first start on the right track.

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    When you learn the Office basics on your PC, Mac, or mobile device, you'll be able to: Use templates to create professional documents. Express complex ideas and data with SmartArt and Charts. Collaborate in shared documents whether you're working offline, online, or simultaneously with others. Work seamlessly anywhere with your favorite Office ...

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    Description. Whether you're a student, a professional, a job seeker, or simply someone looking to enhance your digital skill set, understanding how to efficiently use Microsoft Word is a crucial part of today's digital literacy. Our course, "Microsoft Word for Beginners: Mastering the Basics," provides a comprehensive and detailed introduction ...

  11. PDF Microsoft Word for Beginners

    Microsoft Word for Beginners 1.5 hours Updated: 05/21/2018 This is a basic computer workshop. Microsoft Word is a word processing program. We use it to create documents such as letters and reports. In this workshop, we will learn the parts of the window; create and format documents.

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    Welcome to Word. Write and edit. Format text. Layout pages. Insert tables, pictures, and watermarks. Save and print. Share and coauthor. Use Word for school. Improve accessibility and ease of use.

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    Are you looking to learn Microsoft Word basics, either for your job, to boost your resume, or for your personal work? Find step-by-step instructions here.

  14. 3.18: Assignment- Create Basic Document

    Memo Directions. Create a new blank document in Microsoft Word. Copy and paste the Memo Text (see above) into your Word document. Save the document to the Rowan folder on your desktop as BA132_LastName_Memo.docx, replacing "LastName" with your own last name. (Example: BA132_Hywater_Memo) It is a good idea to save your work periodically.

  15. Word Practice 1

    Navigate to the File Tab to enter Backstage View. In backstage view, select File, then Save As. Click the Browse button. In the Save As dialog box, navigate to your file structure from the previous chapter, then open the Word folder. In the Name field, type Yourlastname_Yourfirstname_Word_Practice_1 as the file name, and then save.

  16. Ms Word Practical Assignment Pdf

    PRACTICAL- Type this paragraph &checks the spelling &grammer using spelling &grammar tool. Microsoft Word is a word processor developed by Microsoft. It was first released in 1983 under the name Multi-Tool Word for Xenix systems. MS Word is a popular word-processing program used primarily for creating documents such as letters ...

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  18. 22 Basic Microsoft Word practice exercises for beginners

    3. Design E-book cover pages / Magazine front/ books front/back page using the cover page option in Insert Menu. This practice is an advance. But try to find the books and magazine cover pages. And try to make it similar in MS Word. Imagine if you're the designer, how you will design the same content or front page.

  19. Assignment: Create Basic Document

    Memo Directions. Create a new blank document in Microsoft Word. Copy and paste the Memo Text (see above) into your Word document. Save the document to the Rowan folder on your desktop as BA132_LastName_Memo.docx, replacing "LastName" with your own last name. (Example: BA132_Hywater_Memo) It is a good idea to save your work periodically.

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    Unlock the Power of Microsoft Word: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners to Advanced Users. The course will cover the essential skills needed to navigate and use Microsoft Word effectively. Discover powerful time-saving techniques and shortcuts that can significantly boost efficiency. Gain expertise in creating polished and professional-looking ...

  22. PDF Microsoft Office: Word (Assignment Formatting)

    To select a word, double-click it. Word will select to the left and right of the cursor, until it encounters a space character. Triple-click A triple-click selects the current paragraph. Margin+click To select an entire line, move the cursor into the left margin. When you see the insertion pointer turn into an arrow pointer, click.

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