Chapter 1: Getting Started

Overview

Over the years , Microsoft Word has acquired some powerful features that you can use to produce sophisticated documents such as brochures and newsletters. But the majority of the documents that you are likely to want to create are simple letters , memos, and reports . This course starts with the basics and builds from there, and this chapter lays the foundation by showing you how to get started.

The sample document you create in this chapter is a simple letter written in a straightforward style with classic formatting. You can easily adapt this letter to meet a variety of business and personal needs.

When you have finished this chapter, you will know how to:

• Start Word

• Create new documents

• Give instructions using the mouse and keyboard

• Create, save, open , and close documents

• Format text

• Edit text

• Customize your workspace

• Get help by using the Help button and search functions

• Quit Word