MS WORD Parts and Function
MS WORD Parts and Function
RICHARD
BRODIE
CHARLES SIMONYI
USES OF MS WORD
Given below are the different fields in which MS Word is used and simplifies the work
of an individual:
• In Education: It is considered as one of the simplest tools which can be used by both
teachers and students. Creating notes is easier using MS Word as they can be made
more interactive by adding shapes and images. It is also convenient to make
assignments on MS Word and submitting them online
• In Workplace: Submitting letters, bills, creating reports, letterheads, sample
documents, can all easily be done using MS Word
• Creating & Updating Resume: One of the best tools to create your resumes and is
easy to edit and make changes in it as per your experience
• For Authors: Since separate options are available for bibliography, table of contents,
etc., it is the best tool which can be used by authors for writing books and adjusting
it as per the layout and alignment of your choice
WORD INTERFACE
The start screen allows you to create a new document by choosing from the list of pre-made templates.
BLANK PAGE OVERVIEW
THE RIBBON
The Ribbon contains multiple tabs, each with several groups
of tools. The tools provided in the ribbon will help you
complete common tasks in Word.
SAVE is used when a document is open or edited to save what you are working on.
SAVE AS is used to save the document to a location and change the name of the
document.
It is important to save your document whenever you start a new project or make changes
to an existing one. Saving early and often can prevent you work from being lost.You will
also need to pay close attention to where you save the document so it will be easy to find
later.
DOCUMENT VIEWS AND
ZOOMING
Word has a variety of viewing options that change how your document is displayed. You
can choose to view your document in Read Mode, Print Layout, or Web Layout. These
views can be useful for various tasks, especially if you're planning to print the document.
You can also zoom in and out to make your document easier to read.
SWITCHING DOCUMENT VIEWS
Switching between different document views is easy. Just locate and select the desired
document view command in the bottom-right corner of the Word window.
• Read Mode: This view opens the document to a full screen. This view is great for
reading large amounts of text or simply reviewing your work.
SWITCHING DOCUMENT VIEWS
• Print Layout: This is the default document view in Word. It shows what the document
will look like on the printed page.
SWITCHING DOCUMENT VIEWS
• Web Layout: This view displays the document as a webpage, which can be helpful if
you're using Word to publish content online.
ZOOMING IN AND OUT
• To zoom in or out, click and drag the zoom control slider in the bottom-right corner of
the Word window. You can also select the + or - commands to zoom in or out by
smaller increments. The number next to the slider displays the current zoom
percentage, also called the zoom level.
STATUS BAR
• This Status Bar is a part of the window that displays the document information as well
as the insertion point location. From left to right, this bar contains the total number of
pages and words in the document, language, etc.
• You can configure the status bar by right-clicking anywhere on it and by selecting or
deselecting options from the provided list.