✨ Getting Started with Microsoft Word
Welcome to your first step into the world of Microsoft Word — your digital notepad, report writer, CV builder, and content creator all in one.
What is Microsoft Word & Why Use It?
Microsoft Word is a word processing program used to type, edit, format, and print professional documents. From school assignments and business letters to flyers and ebooks — if it has text, Word can handle it!
Quick Think - Can you name 3 documents you use or see often that might be created with Word?
Opening and Closing a Document
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To open Word: Double-click the Word icon or search “Word” on your computer.
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To open a document: Go to File → Open, then choose your file.
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To close it: Click the X at the top-right corner or go to File → Close.
Tip - Word auto-saves if you`re using OneDrive!
Explore the Word Interface
When Word opens, here’s what you’ll see:
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Ribbon: The big toolbar at the top with tabs like Home, Insert, and Layout.
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Toolbar (Quick Access): Top-left icons like Save, Undo, and Redo.
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Status Bar: At the bottom — shows page number, word count, and more.
Try This - Can you find where to change the font size or make your text bold?
Creating a New Document
Starting fresh?
Click File → New → Blank Document.
You’ll get a clean page to type on. Time to bring your ideas to life!
Mini Challenge:
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Open Microsoft Word.
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Create a new blank document.
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Type your name, today`s date, and one goal for learning Word.
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Save it as
MyFirstWordDoc.docx.
Note - Learning Word is like learning to ride a bike — the more you practice, the smoother it gets.
✍️ Basic Text Editing & Formatting in Microsoft Word
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