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MS Word Basics Recap

Microsoft Word Basics and Shortcuts

Microsoft Word is a widely used word-processing program that allows users to


create, edit, and format text documents.

Basics of MS Word

1. Creating and Opening Documents


o New Document: Open a blank document by selecting File > New or
pressing Ctrl + N.
o Open Document: Access a saved document by selecting File > Open
or pressing Ctrl + O.
2. Formatting Text
o Font Style and Size: Adjust text appearance using the Home tab or
shortcuts (e.g., Ctrl + B for bold, Ctrl + I for italic, Ctrl + U for
underline).
o Alignment: Align text (left, centre, right, justify) with Ctrl + L, Ctrl + E,
Ctrl + R, Ctrl + J.
3. Paragraph Formatting
o Line Spacing: Adjust line spacing in the Home tab or with Ctrl + 1
(single), Ctrl + 2 (double).
o Indentation and Bullets: Use the Home tab to add bullets, numbered
lists, or indent text.
4. Saving and Printing
o Save Document: File > Save or Ctrl + S. Use F12 for Save As to save
with a different name or location.
o Print Document: File > Print or Ctrl + P to access print options.
5. Basic Editing
o Cut, Copy, Paste: Use Ctrl + X to cut, Ctrl + C to copy, and Ctrl + V to
paste text.
o Undo and Redo: Quickly undo an action with Ctrl + Z and redo with
Ctrl + Y.

Popular MS Word Shortcuts

 Ctrl + A: Select all text.


 Ctrl + F: Open the Find tool to search for text.
 Ctrl + H: Open the Find and Replace tool.
 Ctrl + Shift + C and Ctrl + Shift + V: Copy and paste formatting.
 Ctrl + Enter: Insert a page break.
 Ctrl + Home and Ctrl + End: Jump to the beginning or end of the document.
 Alt + F4: Close a file.
 F6: Navigate in a file without using the mouse.

Using these basics and shortcuts can greatly enhance your productivity and
efficiency when working with MS Word documents.
Formatting Text in MS Word

Formatting text in Microsoft Word enhances the appearance, readability, and


structure of your document. Here’s a brief overview of common text formatting
options:

1. Font Style, Size, and Color


o Font Style: Select your font from the Home tab’s Font dropdown.
o Font Size: Choose a font size or type a custom size in the Font Size
box.
o Font Color: Use the Font Color button (A with a color line) in the Home
tab to change text color.
2. Text Emphasis
o Bold, Italic, Underline: Use Ctrl + B for bold, Ctrl + I for italic, and
Ctrl + U for underline to emphasize text.
o Text Effects: Apply effects like shadow, outline, or glow from Home >
Font > Text Effects and Typography.
3. Alignment and Spacing
o Alignment: Align text left (Ctrl + L), center (Ctrl + E), right (Ctrl + R),
or justify (Ctrl + J) using the Home tab.
o Line and Paragraph Spacing: Adjust line spacing under Home > Line
and Paragraph Spacing or use Ctrl + 1 (single) and Ctrl + 2 (double)
for quick adjustments.
4. Indentation and Lists
o Indentation: Adjust indentation by dragging the indent markers on the
ruler or selecting Home > Increase/Decrease Indent.
o Bulleted and Numbered Lists: Create lists by selecting the bullets or
numbering icons in the Home tab.
5. Highlighting and Borders
o Highlight Text: Use the Text Highlight Color button in the Home tab to
apply a background color.
o Borders: Add borders to selected text or paragraphs from Home >
Borders.
6. Styles
o Quick Styles: Apply pre-set styles for headings and body text from the
Styles group in the Home tab to ensure consistency.

These formatting tools help make your document more polished and visually
appealing, making it easier for readers to navigate and understand your content.

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Paragraph Formatting in MS Word

Paragraph formatting in Microsoft Word lets you adjust the layout, alignment, and spacing of
text to improve readability and appearance. Here’s a brief overview of essential paragraph
formatting options:

1. Alignment:
o Align text left (Ctrl + L), center (Ctrl + E), right (Ctrl + R), or justify (Ctrl +
J) from the Home tab.
2. Line Spacing:
o Adjust spacing between lines by selecting Home > Line and Paragraph
Spacing or using shortcuts:
 Ctrl + 1 for single spacing, Ctrl + 2 for double spacing.
o For custom spacing, go to Home > Line and Paragraph Spacing > Line
Spacing Options.
3. Paragraph Spacing:
o Add or remove space before or after paragraphs in Home > Line and
Paragraph Spacing > Add/Remove Space Before/After Paragraph.
4. Indentation:
o Use the Increase Indent and Decrease Indent buttons in the Home tab or adjust
with the ruler at the top of the document.
o You can also set specific indent values in Home > Paragraph Settings.
5. Bullets and Numbering:
o Create bulleted or numbered lists from the Home tab to structure information
easily.
6. Borders and Shading:
o Apply borders or shading to paragraphs by going to Home > Borders or
Shading.

These formatting options help structure your document, improve readability, and create a
professional appearance.
Spelling and Grammar Check in MS Word

Microsoft Word includes built-in tools to help you quickly check and correct spelling
and grammar issues in your document.

Automatic Spelling and Grammar Check

 Red Underlines: Indicate possible spelling errors.


 Blue Underlines: Indicate potential grammar or contextual errors.

You can right-click on any underlined word or phrase to see suggestions and make
corrections.

Manual Spelling and Grammar Check

1. Go to the Review tab on the Ribbon.


2. Click Spelling & Grammar (or press F7).
3. Word will open a panel that shows each issue one by one. You can choose to
Change, Ignore, or Add to Dictionary if it’s correct but uncommon.

Additional Options

 Grammar and Refinement Options: To check more than just basic grammar
(such as clarity and conciseness), go to File > Options > Proofing, and enable
additional grammar and writing style checks under Settings.

Using these tools ensures your document is clear, professional, and free from
spelling or grammatical errors.

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