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Microsoft Word Basic

Part 1 - Word Home

Word 2010 is a word processor that allows you to create various types of documents such as letters, papers, flyers, and faxes. In this lesson, you will be introduced to the Ribbon and the new Backstage view, and you'll learn how to create new documents and open existing ones.

Getting to know Word 2010

Word 2010 is a bit different from earlier versions, so even if you've used Word before you should take some time to familiarize yourself with the interface. The toolbars are similar to those in Word 2007, and they include the Ribbon and the Quick Access toolbar. Unlike Word 2007, commands such as Open and Print are housed in Backstage view, which replaces the Microsoft Office button.

Microsoft Office Word  allows you to create and edit personal and business documents, such as letters, reports, invoices, emails and books.

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Context Help in Word

By default, documents saved in Word  are saved with the .docx extension. Microsoft Word can be used for the following purposes:

• To create business documents having various graphics including pictures, charts, and diagrams.
• To store and reuse ready-made content and formatted elements such as cover pages and sidebars.
• To create letters and letterheads for personal and business purpose.
• To design different documents such as resumes or invitation cards etc.
• To create a range of correspondence from a simple office memo to legal copies and reference documents.

Audience

This tutorial has been designed for computer users who are willing to learn Microsfot Word in simple steps and they do not have much knowledge about computer usage and Microsoft applications. This tutorial will give you enough understanding on MS Word from where you can take yourself at higher level of expertise.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with this tutorial you should have a basic understanding of Computer peripherals like mouse, keyboard, monitor, screen etc and their basic operations.