M.S. Office (M.S. Word)
Basic concepts of Microsoft Word for beginners and those who want to start again
For beginnersBasic concepts of Microsoft Word: An introduction
This page, and those that follow from it, present the Basic Concepts of using Microsoft Word. For new and experienced Word users.
Interest: For beginners
Version: Word 2000 Word 2002 Word 2003
Created January 2003
1. Start typing your new document
Basic steps in creating a new Word document and entering simple text.
Interest: For beginners
Version: Word 2000 Word 2002 Word 2003
Created January 2003
2. Rules for typing in Word
Three rules for typing in a Word document. Within a paragraph, just keep typing. Press Enter only once at the end of every paragraph. Use the spacebar only once at the end of each sentence.
Interest: For beginners
Version: Word 2000 Word 2002 Word 2003
Created January 2003
2.1 Why you should not press Enter at the end of every line
When typing in a Word document, don't press the Enter key at the end of every line. This page explains why.
Interest: For beginners
Version: Word 2000 Word 2002 Word 2003
Created January 2003
2.2 Why you should press Enter only once to end a paragraph
When typing in a Word document, press Enter only once to end a paragraph. This page explains why.
Interest: For beginners
Version: Word 2000 Word 2002 Word 2003
Created January 2003
2.3 Why you should use one space after each sentence
When typing in a Word document, press the spacebar only once at the end of each sentence. This page explains why.
Interest: For beginners
Version: Word 2000 Word 2002 Word 2003
Created January 2003
3. Use styles to format text
Formatting text in Microsoft Word. How to use Word styles to format text in Word.
Tags: Paragraph styles
Interest: For beginners
Version: Word 2000 Word 2002 Word 2003
Created January 2003
4. In Microsoft Word, use tables and tabs to arrange text
Don't use the spacebar in Microsoft Word to position text. In Word, it's often easier to use a table to lay out text in columns.
Tags: Tables, Tabs
Interest: For beginners
Version: Word 2000 Word 2002 Word 2003
Created January 2003
5. Use a bulleted paragraph style for bullets and dotpoints
How to create bullets or dotpoints in Microsoft Word.
Tags: Bullets
Interest: For beginners
Version: Word 2000 Word 2002 Word 2003
Created January 2003
6. Make changes, fix mistakes, edit your document
Basics of editing in Microsoft Word: how to add, delete, change, copy, move and format text. How to find and replace text. How to check spelling and grammar.
Interest: For beginners
Version: Word 2000 Word 2002 Word 2003
Created January 2003
7. Use page numbering and let the text flow from page to page
Don't type in page numbers by hand! How to get Microsoft Word to put page numbers in your document automatically.
Tags: Page numbers
Interest: For beginners
Version: Word 2000 Word 2002 Word 2003
Created January 2003
8. Print your document
Basic guide to printing your Word document.
Interest: For beginners
Version: Word 2000 Word 2002 Word 2003
Created January 2003