Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word
The first ever version of Microsoft
Word - Word 1.0 - was launched in
October 1983 and developed by
former Xerox programmers, Charles
Simonyi and Richard Brodie.

The two were hired by Microsoft

founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen,
in 1981. At this time, Word was
called Multi-Tool Word.
 Microsoft Word
The first ever version of Microsoft Word - Word 1.0 - was launched in
October 1983 and developed by former Xerox programmers, Charles
Simonyi and Richard Brodie.

The two were hired by Microsoft founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen, in
1981. At this time, Word was called Multi-Tool Word.

Word was a WYSIWYG ('what you see

is what you get') program.

This meant that however a document

looked on screen was how it would
look once printed.
Microsoft Word
 Microsoft Word

When you open Word for the first time, the Start Screen will appear.

From here, you'll be able to create a new document, choose a template,

and access your recently edited documents. From the Start Screen,
locate and select Blank document to access the Word interface.
 Microsoft Word
From here, you'll be able to create a new document, choose a template, and access
your recently edited documents. From the Start Screen, locate and select Blank
document to access the Word interface.
Quick Access Toolbar
Located just above the Ribbon, the Quick Access Toolbar lets you access
common commands no matter which tab is selected. By default, it shows
the Save, Undo, and Redo commands, but you can add other commands
depending on your needs.
The Ribbon
Word uses a tabbed Ribbon system instead of traditional menus.
The Ribbon contains multiple tabs, which you can find near the top of the Word
window.
The Ribbon
Word uses a tabbed Ribbon system instead of traditional menus. The Ribbon contains multiple tabs, which you
can find near the top of the Word window.

Each tab contains several groups of related commands. For example, the
Font group on the Home tab contains commands for formatting text in your
document.
The Ribbon
Word uses a tabbed Ribbon system instead of traditional menus. The Ribbon contains multiple tabs, which you
can find near the top of the Word window.

Each tab contains

several groups of
related commands. For
example, the Font group
on the Home tab
contains commands for
formatting text in your
document.

Some groups also have a small arrow in the bottom-right corner that you can click for
even more options.
The Ruler
The Ruler is located at the top and to the left of your document. It makes it easier
to adjust your document with precision. If you want, you can hide the Ruler to
create more screen space.
The Ruler
The Ruler is located at the top and to the left of your document. It makes it easier
to adjust your document with precision. If you want, you can hide the Ruler to
create more screen space.
Microsoft Account
From here, you can access your Microsoft account information, view your
profile, and switch accounts.
Document Pane
This is where you'll type and edit text in the document.
Page and Word Count
From here, you can quickly see the number of words and pages in your
document.
Document Views
There are three ways to view a document:

Read Mode displays your document in full-screen mode.

Print Layout is selected by default. It shows the document as it would

appear on the printed page.

Web Layout shows how your document would look as a webpage.

Zoom Control
Click and drag the slider to use the zoom control. The number to the right
of the slider bar reflects the zoom percentage.

To zoom in or out, click and drag the zoom control slider in the bottom-
right corner of the Word window. You can also select the + or -
commands to zoom in or out by smaller increments. The number next to
the slider displays the current zoom percentage, also called the zoom
level.
File Extensions
A file extension is a shortened form of the file type at the end of a file name. These
extensions determine your document’s file type, and the file type determines what
programs can open the file. While most programs can read most file types, not every
program can read every file type.

•.docx (Word Document)—default Microsoft Word file, works with Microsoft

Word 2007 and later. Improved scripts, macros, and other features from the
older .doc.
•.doc (Word 97–2003 Document)—default Microsoft Word file from Microsoft
Word 2003 and older.
•.txt (Plain Text)—also known as plain text format. This file type saves only
the words you type—no images, no formatting, just raw text.
•.rtf (Rich Text Format)—Like plain text, RTF saves only words, but it does
save some basic formatting (like bold and italics)
•.pdf (PDF)—PDF files are readable with Microsoft Edge (which comes with
Windows 10), the free program Adobe Acrobat, and other image-viewing
programs. Viewers cannot edit PDF files, but they will be able to view them