Introduction

Whether you're typing a carefully worded letter, creating a professional resume, or producing a can't- miss promotional newsletter for your business or neighborhood group , Microsoft Office Word 2003 is the program for you. Word contains all the tools and features you need to produce interesting documents that say exactly what you mean and that have the look to match.

Microsoft Word is designed especially for working with text, so it's a snap to create and edit letters , reports , mailing lists, tables, or any other word-based communication. What makes Word perfect for your documents is its editing capabilities combined with its variety of views. For example, you can jot down your ideas in Outline view. Then switch to Normal view to expand your thoughts into complete sentences and revise them without retyping the entire page. When you're done revising the document, switch to Reading view to read and proof your work. Tools such as the Spelling and Grammar Checker and Thesaurus help you present your thoughts accurately, clearly, and effectively. Finally, in Print Layout view you can quickly add formatting elements, such as bold type and special fonts, to make your documents look professional.