MS Word Basics

Introduction

• Overview of basic operations in MS Word
• Covers creating, opening, saving, closing files, and navigating the interface

Opening MS Word

• Go to Start menu > All Programs > Search for "Word"
• Click on "Word 2016" (example version used)
• Recent documents will be displayed upon opening

Creating a New Document

• From Start screen, choose a template or "Blank Document"
• Alternatively, use the shortcut Ctrl + N to create a new document
• Can also use "File > New" to select from available templates

Opening Existing Documents

• Use "File > Open" to access different file locations
• Recent documents can be accessed directly
• Shortcut Ctrl + O opens the dialog to select existing files

Saving a Document

• Type content in the document
• Click "Save" on the quick access toolbar or "File > Save"
• Choose save location, enter file name, and document type (Word, PDF, etc.)

Closing a Document

• Click the "Close" button or use "File > Close"
• Shortcut Alt + F4 can also be used to close

Navigating the Word Interface

Components of the Interface

• Quick Access Toolbar: Provides easy access to frequently used commands
• Tabs and Ribbon:
  • Tabs like Home, Insert, Design contain different ribbon options
  • Double-click tabs to hide/show ribbon
• File Tab: Contains file-related options
• Status Bar: Displays page number, word count, language, etc.
• Zoom Bar: Adjusts view size

Layout Views

• Read Mode: Non-editable mode for reading documents
• Print Layout: Shows document layout for printing
• Web Layout: Displays how the document would appear on a web page

Navigation without a Mouse

• Use F6 to cycle through different components
• Press H to select the Home tab, 1 for bold, etc.

Conclusion

• Demonstrated creating, opening, saving, closing, and navigating
• Basic understanding of MS Word interface and functionalities