MICROSOFT WORD (MS WORD)
Microsoft Word is a word processing software. It helps you type, edit, format, and
print documents.
Uses of Microsoft Word:-
• Writing letters
• Creating homework or projects
• Making tables or lists
• Inserting pictures and shapes
• Checking spelling and grammar
Main Parts of MS Word Window:-
• Title Bar – Shows the name of your document.
• Ribbon – Contains tabs like Home, Insert, Design, etc.
• Quick Access Toolbar – Has buttons like Save, Undo, and Redo.
• Workspace – Where you type your document.
• Scroll Bars – Help you move up/down or left/right on the page.
Common Tabs in MS Word:
• File - It contains everything you type, format, or insert—like text,
pictures, tables, and more.
• Home – Font style, size, color, bold, underline, alignment
• Insert – Add pictures, shapes, tables, etc.
• Design – Choose themes and styles
• Layout – Page size, margins, orientation
• Review – Spelling and grammar check
• View – Zoom and page display options
Basic Formatting Tools:
• Bold (B)
• Italic (I)
• Underline (U)
• Font size
• Font color
• Text alignment (Left, Center, Right, Justify)
Tips for Students:--
• Always save your work. (Ctrl + S)
• Use spell check to correct mistakes.
• Try using bullets and numbering to make lists.
• You can insert pictures to make your project interesting!
File - A file in Microsoft Word is a document that you create and save. It contains
everything you type, format, or insert—like text, pictures, tables, and more.
Important Points About a Word File:-
• A Word file usually ends with “.docx” (e.g., Homework.docx)
• You can create, open, save, print, and close files in Word.
• Each file can have a name, so you can find it later.
• Files are stored on your computer or cloud (like OneDrive).
File Tab in MS Word
The File tab is the first tab in Microsoft Word (top left corner). When you click it, you
open the Backstage View, which lets you do things with your file:
What Can You Do in the File Tab?
Option What It Does
New Create a new blank document
Open Open an existing file
Save Save changes to your file
Save As Save the file with a new name
Print Print your document
Share Share your document online
Close Close the current document
