Microsoft Word is a powerful word-processing tool that’s widely used for creating documents, reports, letters, and more. Use the File tab to open, save, and start documents, and the Insert tab to add any images, symbols, or other media to your document.
Getting Started
- Open Microsoft Word on your computer. If you don’t have a desktop, you can search for it by going to Search.
- Once Word opens, you will see a blank page. If you want to start a new document, click the File button on the side that lists at the top. Select New.
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- Click File on the top left of the screen. You will find many useful options there.
- Info – Click this to review the document’s statistics, such as when it was last modified, as well as any potential issues with the document.
- New – Click this to bring up the New Document page that lists all of the pre-formatted templates. Opening a new document will prompt you to save your old one.
- Open – Click this to review a list of recently opened documents.
- Save – Click this to save your document.
- Save As – Click this to save your document as something.
- Print – Click this to bring up your printer settings.
- Share – Click this to view sharing options for this document, including email and cloud options.
- Export – Click this to quickly create a PDF or change the file type.
Formatting Your Document
- Go to the Home tab and find the font section. You can select a different font style, size, or color from the options available.
- The Insert tab allows you to add things like graphics and page numbers to your document The Design tab contains pre-designed themes and formats listed at the top of the page.
- Layout contains options for changing the following aspects of your document.
Formatting Your Writing
- Open a new Blank Document in Word If you opened an existing document, be sure to save your work before re-formatting.
- To do this, click and drag your cursor across your writing, then let go when you’ve highlighted the section you wish to edit.
- Consider what you want then write.
- Continue with your word
Closing Your Document
- After finishing your work, make sure to save your document by clicking File and then Save.
- To exit Word completely, click File and then Exit.
With these basic steps, you can comfortably start using Microsoft Word to create and format your documents.