Creating Documents Presented by Beth DAmico and Nancy

Creating Documents Presented by Beth D’Amico and Nancy Stehlik

A document is a file created with a word processor that can contain text, graphics, charts, and other objects.

Software Programs

Word Processing Software Microsoft Word can: Ø Format text and paragraphs with fonts, color, size, and other elements Ø Design pages with tables, charts, diagrams, and graphics Ø Use mail merge to create form letters and mailing labels Ø Share documents securely Microsoft Word is Compatible with: Excel, Access and Power. Point. All of which are called Microsoft Office

Opening Docs from one Version to Another • Microsoft Office has a Compatibility Pack download available for opening newer documents in an older version of MS Word • If you open an older document in Word 2013 (you will see the [Compatibility Mode] clue in the title bar), click the File tab > Info, and you will see the Compatibility Mode button at the top:

All Word 2013 features will now be available

Microsoft Word in HIM Position Descriptions Mailings Memos Office Policy & Procedures Manual

Application Tabs Home – Clipboard, Font, Paragraph, Styles, Editing Insert – Pages, Tables, Illustrations, Links, Header & Footer, Text, Symbols Page Layout – Themes, Page Setup, Page Background, Paragraph, Arrange References – Table of Contents, Footnotes, Citations & Bibliography, Captions, Index, Table of Authorities Mailings – Create, Start Mail Merge, Write & Insert Fields, Preview Results, Finish Review – Proofing, Language, Comments, Tracking, Changes, Compare, Protect, One. Note View – Document Views, Show, Zoom, Window, Macros

Insert Tab Features Create or enhance a document with tables, pictures/clip art, charts, hyperlink Wo of W Fruits Vegetables Apple Carrot Orange Bean Banana Pear Corn e b n a c n o i t a Inform g r o. a m i h A t a found Sales oof 1 st Qtr 2 nd Qtr 3 rd Qtr 4 th Qtr

Headers/Footers and Inserting a Table (Demo) Slide 8 1/29/2015

Smart. Art Create a visual representation of your information that you can quickly and easily create, choosing from among many different layouts, to effectively communicate your message or ideas.

Summary Ø Microsoft Office is a widely used software program in industry and personal use Ø Microsoft Word is a powerful word processing program that allows creation and enhancement of a wide range of documents quickly and easily Ø Users are encouraged to explore and experiment with the program for a greater hands-on learning experience Ø For program help click on the “? ” at the top of the ribbon or reference the internet

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