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Word Processing Tutorial

This tutorial is for creating documents using Microsoft Word. Other word processing software include OpenOffice Writer, Wordpad, Textpad, and Notepad. Though this tutorial does deal with features that are specific to Microsoft Word most of these concepts do apply with other word processing software as well. Also depending on the version of Microsoft Word you have, some features may be different.



1. Opening Microsoft Word

To open Microsoft word:

1. Click "Start" (located at the bottom left hand side of the screen)
2. Move your mouse over "All Programs"
3. Locate Microsoft Word from the list (it may also be under "Microsoft Office")
4. Move your mouse cursor over "Microsoft Word" and click on it

When the program is open it should look similar to Figure 1.


Figure 1 - Microsoft Word



2. Creating a New Document

To create a new document:

1. Click on "File" on the top menu
2. Click on "New" from the file menu
3. On the right hand side click "blank document" under the new section

3. Opening an Existing Document

To open a document:

1. Click on "File" on the top menu
2. Click on "Open" from the file menu. This should open a open window showing files on your system
3. Browse your system until you find the file you want to open
4. Click on the file you want to open then click "Open"

When Microsoft word is open you can type your document in the middle white space. It is always good to save frequently so that if something happens, you wont lose your work.



4. To Save a Document:

1. Click on "File" on the top menu
2. Click on "Save As" from the file menu. This should open a open window showing files on your system
3. Browse your system until you find the location you want to save it at
4. Rename the file to what you want it to be called
5. Click "Save"