1. Learning Unit 1 Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 Microsoft Word 2007
2. Learning Unit Objectives Understand word processing software Explore the Word program window Start a document Save a document Select text Format text using the Mini toolbar Create a document using a template View and navigate a document
3. Understanding Word Processing Software A word processing program is software that allows you to enter, edit, and format text and graphics Copy and move text Format text with fonts and color Format and design page layout Insert tables, charts, and graphics The files you create using Word are called documents Image source: Akido, Torpedo Typewriter Model 3, Retrieved March 25, 2011 from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Torpedo_typewriter_03.JPG ShareAlike by Creative Commons.org.
4. Exploring the Word Program Window I-beam pointer To launch the Word application, click on the green Start button, point to All Programs, the Microsoft Office folder and then select MS Word 2007. The Word program window opens and displays a blank document The insertion point indicates where text appears when you type Blank document Insertion point
5. Exploring the Word Program Window Quick Access toolbar Title bar Ribbon Scroll bar Document window Ruler Status bar View buttons