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Editing and Formatting using Microsoft Word
Editing and Formatting using Microsoft Word
In this module you will learn how to make changes to your Word documents and will practice formatting your writing. Using formatting can emphasize certain parts of your documents and can highlight specific information and draw the reader in. There are many options within the Word program that you will learn how to use, including font, size and color. You will also learn to adjust how the text is aligned on the page. Continue reading to learn more about editing and formatting your Word documents.
Text Basics
Text Basics
Watch this video to learn more about the basics of using Microsoft Word. You will learn about typing, editing and and moving text within your document. You will also learn how to cut, copy, and paste.
Practice 1: Cut, Copy and Paste
Practice 1: Cut, Copy and Paste
Using cut, copy and paste allows you to move text from one location to another or eliminate text from your document. Look at the chart to your right to learn about the different ways to do cut, copy and paste. Click on the button below to complete the practice activity.
Formatting Text
Formatting Text
Watch this video to learn how to format your Word documents. You will learn the basics of text formatting such as changing font, size and color.
The home tab is the most basic formatting tab. This is where you will find formatting options to change the font style, font size, and other options that will change the appearance of your text such as bold, italic and underline.
Practice 2: Format a Paragraph
Practice 2: Format a Paragraph
Click on the button below to complete the practice activity.
After watching the video, click on the button below to complete a tutorial.
Indents and Tabs
Indents and Tabs
Watch this video to learn how to structure your document with indents. You will learn how to indent paragraphs and how to use the tab settings to move lines or paragraphs.
After watching the video, click on the button below to complete a tutorial.
Line and Paragraph Spacing
Line and Paragraph Spacing
Watch this video to learn how to change the spacing of the lines within your paragraphs and your actual paragraphs. In order to increase the readability of your document you may want to increase the spacing between the lines of your paragraphs or you may want to decrease the size of the spacing in order to fit more text on the page.
Line and Paragraph spacing.pdfYou can find the paragraph settings in the Layout tab. Here you can change the line spacing and add or remove spaces before or after lines or paragraphs.
Practice 3: Format a Cover Letter
Practice 3: Format a Cover Letter
A cover letter is a short 3 paragraph introduction letter you can send to an employer when you are applying for a job. It tells the employer that you are interested in the job, why you would be a good fit and introduces yourself to the employer before the interview. Click on the button below to complete a practice activity.
Lists
Lists
Adding bulleted and numbered lists to your documents can help you outline, arrange, and emphasize information. Watch this video to learn how to insert a new numbered or bulleted list, modify an existing list and create and format a multileveled list.
Practice 4: Format a Resume
Practice 4: Format a Resume
A resume is a document that lists your past work and life experience and details your education and accomplishments. Click on the button below to complete a practice activity.
Page Layout
Page Layout
Formatting your documents with the page layout options allows you change up how your text appears on the page. Watch this video to learn how to change the page orientation, paper size and page margins.
Working with Breaks
Working with Breaks
Breaks can help you organize your writing especially when you're working with a multi-page document. This video will explain how to use page breaks, section breaks and column breaks.
After watching the video, click on the button below to complete a tutorial.
Headers and Footers
Headers and Footers
Headers and footers are sections of the document that appear in the top and bottom margins. Watch this video to learn more about adding and formatting headers and footers and common information that could be included within them.
Page Numbers
Page Numbers
Watch this video to learn how to add page numbers to your document. You will also be introduced to the various page number formats and settings available.
word-2016-basic-quick-reference.pdfMicrosoft Word Quick Reference Guide
Microsoft Word Quick Reference Guide
Check out this handy tool to learn more tips and tricks for using Microsoft Word.
Create a free Microsoft account
Create a free Microsoft account
Click on the button below to create your free Microsoft account where you can have access to the free Microsoft Office apps online.
How to Use Microsoft Word for Free Online
How to Use Microsoft Word for Free Online
This article describes how to use the free online version of all the Microsoft Office suite programs.
5 new ways to work in Word.pdf5 New Ways to Work in Word
5 New Ways to Work in Word
Click on the link to learn some new things that Microsoft Word can do to make writing word documents easier for you.
11 Best Microsoft Word Tips and Tricks
11 Best Microsoft Word Tips and Tricks
Learn how to utilize the full potential of Microsoft Word Online with these tips and tricks.
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