Introduction to Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word is the most popular word

processing software today. Schools and
offices worldwide have it installed on their
computers. This is why it is very important
for you to learn how to use it.
 THE TRUTH ABOUT MICROSOFT WORD
Microsoft Word was first introduced in October
1983. Since then, many versions of the programs
have been developed. Here are the icons of some
versions released over the years:

 The latest version -- Microsoft Office Word 2016--

has many exciting features. It is a lot different from
previous versions of the program.
 The latest version -- Microsoft Office Word 2016--
has many exciting features. It is a lot different from
previous versions of the program.

 Microsoft Word is the most commonly used word

processor today because it is easy to use. It has
everything you need in creating professional-
looking documents.
Microsoft Word, or MS Word, is a part of the
so-called “ office suite” from Microsoft Corp.
Other programs belonging to this group
include Microsoft Excel, Microsoft
PowerPoint and Microsoft Publisher.
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH MICROSOFT WORD?

 You can make WordArt or text styles that

are very attractive.
You can choose from a wide variety of
fonts for your documents.

Elephant
Century Gothic
Chiller
Jokerman
Script MT Bold
 You can insert pictures, tables and shapes into
your documents. You can also add diagrams
and charts.
Chart Title
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Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4

Series 1 Series 2 Series 3

 You can check the spelling of words and
make sure that your English grammar is
correct.
 DRAW THE ANSWER
Draw a if the statement about Microsoft Word is true.
Draw a if the statement is false.

____1. Microsoft Office Word 2016 is the latest version of

the popular word processor from Microsoft Corp.
____2. Microsoft Word does not allow you to include
pictures and charts into your document.
____3. Microsoft Word is the most commonly used word
processing software worldwide.
____4. There is only one version of Microsoft Word since the
time it was first introduced in October 1983.
____5. You will be able to make attractive text styles, called
WordArt when you use Microsoft Word.
____6. Computers in schools and offices have Microsoft Word
because it is very useful to users.
____7. It is not possible to check the spelling and grammar in
Microsoft Word.
____8. In Microsoft Word, you can choose from a wide variety
of fonts for your documents.
____9. Microsoft Word is the most popular word processing
software today.
____10. Inserting shapes in your document is not possible
when you are using Microsoft Word.