Microsoft word

Introduction:-
Microsoft word is a word processing software package. It gives our home computer as well as business
computer for desktop publishing. It is most recent version of word. This release includes numerous
changes, include new XML based file format, a redesigned inter face, an integrated equation editor,
bibliographic management, and support for structured documents. It also has contextual tabs, which
are functionally specific to the objects with focus and many other features like live preview (which
enables us to view the documents without permanent change), mini toolbar , super tool tips, quick
access toolbar, smart art, etc.
 Editing and text styling:-In Microsoft Word, we create documents by typing them. For example, if we want to
create a report, you open Microsoft Word and then begin typing. We do not have to do anything when our text
reaches the end of a line and we want to move to a new line—Microsoft Word automatically moves your text to
a new line.  If we want to start a new paragraph, press Enter. Microsoft word creates a blank line to indicate the
start of a new paragraph. To capitalize, hold down the Shift key while typing the letter we want to capitalize.  If
we make a mistake, you can delete what you typed and then type your correction. We can use the Backspace
key to delete. Each time we press the Backspace key, Microsoft Word deletes the character that precedes the
insertion point.

 Bold, Italicize, Underline and changing styles: When creating a document, you may need to emphasize
particular words or phrases by bolding, underlining, or italicizing. Also, certain grammatical constructs
require that you bold, underline, or italicize.  You can  bold, underline, and italicize when using Word. You
also can combine these features—in other words, you can bold, underline, and italicize a single piece of
text.

1. On the line that begins with Launcher, select the word "Bold."  You can place the cursor before the
letter "B" in "Bold." Press the Shift key; then press the right arrow key until the entire word is
highlighted.
 2. Choose the Home tab.
3. Click the dialog box launcher in the Font group. The Font dialog box appears.

 Highlighting and changing the font coloring: We can highlight and color any line or text just by
selecting it and clicking the right button of the mouse and choosing the option from mini tool bar. We
can also choose the option for coloring and highlighting from the main tool bar.
 Bulleting and numbering: In Microsoft Word, we can easily create bulleted or numbered lists of items.
Several bulleting and numbering styles are available, as shown in the examples. We can select the one we wish
to use. Following figure shows the various bulleting and numbering methods.

1. Type the following list as shown:

Apple
Orange
Grape
Mango
Cherry
2. Select the words you just typed.
3. Choose the Home tab.
4. In the Paragraph group, click the down arrow next to the Bullets button . The Bullet Library appears.
5. Click to select the type of bullet we want to use. Word adds bullets to your list.
Note: As we move our cursor over the various bullet styles, Word displays the bullet style onscreen.

To remove the bulleting:

1. Select the list again.

2. Choose the Home tab.
3. In the Paragraph group, click the down arrow next to the Bullets icon. The Bullet dialog box appears.
4. Click None. Word removes the bullets from your list.

Numbers: Type the following list as shown:

Apple
Orange
Grape
Mango
Cherry
 1. Select the words you just typed.
2. Choose the Home tab.
3. In the Paragraph group, click the down arrow next to the Numbering button . The Numbering Library
appears.
4. Click to select the type of numbering you want to use. Word numbers your list.
Note: As we move your cursor over the various number styles, Word displays the number style onscreen.

To remove the numbering:

1. Select the list again.

2. Choose the Home tab.
3. In the Paragraph group, click the down arrow next the Numbering icon. The Number dialog box appears.
4. Click None. Word removes the numbering from your list.

 Page layout, Margining and Bordering: Margins define the amount of white space that appears at the
top, bottom, left, and right edges of your document. The Margin option in the Page Setup group of the Page
Layout tab provides several standard margin sizes from which you can choose.

1. Choose the Page Layout tab.

2. Click Margins in the Page Setup group. A menu appears.
3. Click Moderate. Word sets your margins to the Moderate settings.

Add Page Numbers: Page numbers help you keep your document organized and enable readers to find
information quickly. You can add page numbers to the top, bottom, or margins of your pages, and you can
choose where the numbers appear. For example, numbers can appear at the top of the page, on the left,
right, or center of the page. Word also offers several number styles from which you can choose.
Bordering: For bordering texts in MS word, we have to select the text. And click mouse on insert tab. After that
we need to click mouse on the bordering tab and from there we can choose the different border styles for
bordering.
 Drawing tables and changing their styles: We can insert various tables with the help of MS Word. First click
mouse on the Insert tab and then click on the table tab. There we get various options for inserting a table. We
can customize the tables and can choose various different styles. Following picture shows how to insert a table.

1. First click on the insert tab and then draw the required tables.
2. Customize the table by adding rows and columns you need.
3. Finally choose the different styles by clicking on the style you need.

 Adding images and clip arts: We can add pictures and clip arts using MS word. There are thousands of clip arts
are present in the MS word and moreover its gives features of inserting pictures and clip arts from other
sources. Following two pictures define how we can add pictures and clip arts in the document.

1. First click on the insert button and then browse for the picture you want to add. Then click ok on insert on the
browser window.
2. Now adjust the figure wherever you want to place on the page.
3. Apply the same procedure for adding clip art. Choose formatting option form the tool bar in order to change the
style and giving different shapes to the inserted pictures.
 Adding charts: It is one of the most important features of MS word 2007. With the help of this feature
We can various types of charts and graphs. Example Pie chart, line chart, rectangular charts etc in both 2D
format and 3D format. Due to this reason MS word is very popular in the field of business and education.
Following pictures show how we can add various charts.

1. To insert charts first click on the insert tab. Then click on the chart tab.
2. After that various types of charts will be displayed on the word window. Click on the chart you required to
draw.
3. Fix the dimensions and name the categories on axis. Then cross the window of dimension.
4. After then you will get the required chart. You can style the charts by clicking on the sample of charts displayed
in the window.
 Changing Page color and water mark: Various colors can be given to the pages with the help of MS Word.
Moreover water marks can be given to the pages. The following figure shows how to change the color and give
water color to the pages.

1. First click on the page layout tab, and then click on the tab of page layout.
2. Now choose the color you required.
3. For water coloring click on the tab of water mark and then you will get the various options of water marks.
4. Choose any one from that or you may customize it according to your need.

 Word art and shadow effects:

Ms Word has one important feature of giving shape, size and formatting the sequence of texts.
The following figure on next page shows how to develop a word art.
1. First select the texts you want to design.
2. Then click on the insert tab and then to the word art tab.
3. Here you will get a lot of options for styling the texts. Choose anyone according to your need.
4. Now adjust the word art wherever you want to place.

 Inserting Day and Date: for inserting day and date click on the insert tab then to the day and dating tab
There we get various options for inserting day and date. The following figure shows how to insert the day and
date.