Word 2010

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Microsoft Word

This program is used to create documents such as letters, reports, resumes and flyers. In addition, many users enjoy the features of tables, word art, mail merge and editing tools.

In the textbook, you will learn how to navigate, edit, write a letter, create an envelope and how to use tables in Word to make a beautiful resume! In lesson 4, you will even learn how to make a flyer!

Lesson 1: Working with Word Basics

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

Define: What is Microsoft Word?
Understand the Ribbon, Contextual Tabs, the Mini Toolbar & the different buttons
How to Open & Close a Document
Create a New, Blank Document
Navigate in a Word Document
Exit the Program

This is the "Word Window". Anytime you are using Word, this will appear.

It is important to know these different terms so that you can understand how to access "File", the Ribbon, zoom control, and other essential features.

Play around with these in Word to familiarize yourself with where each is located

The Ribbon. This is where you will find all important features in Word.

Contextual Tabs only appear when you have a table or image selected. These help you format/change specific items in the selected object. You will not see these unless you have a table/image selected.

Lesson 2: Writing a Letter and a Resume

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

Type a Cover Letter
Use special features like Line Spacing, AutoComplete, Word Wrap, Bullet Points
Save VS Save as
Print a Document
Make an Envelope
Create a Table in Word (Click for additional resources)
- Merge Cells
- Center Data
- Navigate
- Add/Delete Rows
- Resize Columns
- Remove Borders