Exploring Microsoft Word Chapter 1 What will Word

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Exploring Microsoft Word Chapter 1 What will Word Processing Do for Me? Exploring Word

Exploring Microsoft Word Chapter 1 What will Word Processing Do for Me? Exploring Word Chapter 1

Objectives (1 of 2) • Define word wrap, hard and soft returns • Distinguish

Objectives (1 of 2) • Define word wrap, hard and soft returns • Distinguish between insert and overtype modes • Describe Word screen elements • Create, save, retrieve, edit and print a document • Spell check Exploring Word Chapter 1 2

Objectives (2 of 2) • Describe Auto. Correct feature • Use thesaurus for synonyms

Objectives (2 of 2) • Describe Auto. Correct feature • Use thesaurus for synonyms and antonyms • Use and customize the grammar check Exploring Word Chapter 1 3

Overview • Word Processing software used to create documents • Create your document •

Overview • Word Processing software used to create documents • Create your document • Save your document • Display your document on monitor and revise as necessary • Print document any time in draft or final form Exploring Word Chapter 1 4

Basics of Word Processing • • • Word Wrap Hard Return vs. Soft Return

Basics of Word Processing • • • Word Wrap Hard Return vs. Soft Return Insertion Point Toggle Switch Insert Mode vs. Overtype Mode Exploring Word Chapter 1 5

Word Screen Menu Bar / Status Bar Minimize, restore and close buttons Toolbars /

Word Screen Menu Bar / Status Bar Minimize, restore and close buttons Toolbars / Standard / Formatting Horizontal Ruler / Vertical Ruler Screen Tip / Office Assistant Exploring Word Chapter 1 6

The File Menu • Save command • Save as command • Open command Exploring

The File Menu • Save command • Save as command • Open command Exploring Word Chapter 1 7

My First Document Hands-On Exercise 1 • • Exploring Word Welcome Obtain the Practice

My First Document Hands-On Exercise 1 • • Exploring Word Welcome Obtain the Practice Files Start Microsoft Word Create the document Save the document The Office Assistant Print the document Close the document Chapter 1 8

Troubleshooting Vocabulary • • • Exploring Word View menu Normal view Page Layout view

Troubleshooting Vocabulary • • • Exploring Word View menu Normal view Page Layout view Show/Hide ¶ button Undo command Chapter 1 9

Modify. Existing document Hands-On Exercise 2 • • • Exploring Word Open an Existing

Modify. Existing document Hands-On Exercise 2 • • • Exploring Word Open an Existing Document The View Menu (Troubleshooting) Display the hard returns Modify the Document Save the changes Selecting text The Undo Command The Help Menu Print the Revised Document Chapter 1 10

Vocabulary • • • Exploring Word Spell Check Custom Dictionary Auto. Correct Thesaurus Grammar

Vocabulary • • • Exploring Word Spell Check Custom Dictionary Auto. Correct Thesaurus Grammar Check Backup Chapter 1 11

The Spell Check Hands-On Exercise 3 • • Exploring Word Preview a document The

The Spell Check Hands-On Exercise 3 • • Exploring Word Preview a document The Save As Command Establish Automatic Backup The Spell Check The Grammar Check Thesaurus Auto. Correct Exit Word Chapter 1 12

Chapter 1 Summary (1 of 2) • • Introduction to Word Processing Insert and

Chapter 1 Summary (1 of 2) • • Introduction to Word Processing Insert and Overtype modes Enter key for hard returns Text automatically wraps and creates soft returns Exploring Word Chapter 1 13

Chapter 1 Summary (2 of 2) • • • Open command retrieves file Save

Chapter 1 Summary (2 of 2) • • • Open command retrieves file Save command saves file to disk Spell Check Using Auto. Correct feature Thesaurus for synonyms and antonyms Exploring Word Chapter 1 14

Practice with Word 1. Edit a memo 2. Select then do 3. Letter on

Practice with Word 1. Edit a memo 2. Select then do 3. Letter on your computer background 4. Create a cover page 5. The Grammar Check 6. It’s Web Enabled Exploring Word Chapter 1 15

Case Studies • • Exploring Word It’s a Mess Planning for Disaster A Letter

Case Studies • • Exploring Word It’s a Mess Planning for Disaster A Letter Home Computer Magazines A Junior Year Abroad The Writer’s Reference Microsoft Online Chapter 1 16