Mastering YourWord Processing Skills

Learn the tools and features to successfully type a word document

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The tools and features you are going to learn today include:

Creating a new word document Save As Save Adding text to the header Aligning text Line Spacing Using the tab key Fonts Text Size Text Color

Opening Word

How to Open Microsoft WordWhen looking at your computer’s desktop, click on the

icon that looks similar to the ones below.

Microsoft Word 2007Microsoft Word 2010

Hint: Look for a big blue “W”

How to Save As

How to Save As“Save As” allows you to give a name to your document

and save it to your folder.

12 Click on the “Office” button (the circle

in the top, left corner).

Then, click on the “Save As” option.

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Next, the “Save As” box will appear on the screen.

Click on the documents folder on

the left side of the box.

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4 Choose a name for your word document and type it into the text box labeled file name.

5 Click the “Save” button

How to add text in header

How to Add Text in the HeaderBy adding text in the Header, it will appear automatically

appear on every page of your document.

1 Double click at the top of your word document to make the Header appear.

You will see a dotted blue line labeled “Header” at the top.

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After clicking in the Header you can add text that will appear on every page of your document.

In the Header, include:• Your First & Last Name

• The Date • The Class or Subject

Type your text in the Header 2

When finished typing in the

Header, double click outside the

Header area, in the middle of the

document. (The blue dotted line with disappear.

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How to Align Text

How to Align Text You can align text to the right, to the center, or to the left of your document. Take a look below to see examples.

Right-aligned means the text is lined up along the

right side.

Left-aligned means the text is lined up along the left side.

Center-aligned means the text is in the middle.

Click on the button that matches the alignment you

want to use. Line Spacing

How to Change Line Spacing Line Spacing is how much space there is between lines of text.

Single Spaced = Very little white space between lines of text.

Double Spaced = Skipping a line between

text. (More white space).

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Follow these steps to change the line spacing of your document from single-spaced to double spaced.

1 Click the “Page Layout” tab at the top

of the screen.

2 Click the tiny arrow in the bottom right corner of the

“Paragraph” box.

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Next, the “Paragraph” box will appear on the screen.

3 Click on the down arrow by the “line spacing” option.

4 Then, choose “Double” from the drop down list.

Click the “OK” button.5

Continue

Now your text is double spaced! This

makes your paper easier to read.

How to Indent a Paragraph

How to Indent a Paragraph To show the beginning of a new paragraph you need to indent.

You can indent easily by using the “Tab” key on your keyboard.

1 Press the “Tab” button on the keyboard.

Your paragraph will indent. 2

How to Change the Font

How to Change the Font You can customize your document by changing the font.

Highlight the text by clicking and holding the left mouse button, then dragging the cursor over the text.

1 Continue

Click on the down arrow by the font selection box. 2

Click on the font that you would like to use. 3

How to Change the Font Size

How to Change the Font Size You can also change the size of your text.

Highlight the text you want to make bigger

or smaller. 1

Click on the down arrow by the size selection. 2

Click the size you want.3

How to Change the Font Color

How to Change the Font Color You can also change the color of your text.

Highlight the text

you want to color.

1Click on the

down arrow by the color

selection.

2

Click the color you want. 3

Your turn to Try!

Now it’s your turn to try! You will be creating a word document using the tools and features

you learned. Here are your directions:

Open Microsoft Word Create a new word document Save your document as your “Last Name, First Name” Include your Name, Date, and Class in the Header Type a paragraph about your favorite holiday. Make sure to indent your paragraph, use the “Arial” font,

Size 12, and double spaced. Include a title. Make your title center aligned, size 14,

“Arial” font, and the color green. Make sure to save your document when you are

finished.