Objective 1

Create and Manage Documents

 Create a document
1. Open Word.
2. Select Blank document.
Or, if Word is already open, select File > New > Blank document.
To create a document using a template
1. Open Word. Or, if Word is already open, select File > New.
2. Double-click a template to open it
 Navigate through a document
Browse by headings: If you’ve applied heading styles to the headings in the body of your
document, those headings appear in the Navigation pane. The Navigation pane doesn’t
display headings that are in tables, text boxes, or headers or footers.
1. In the Navigation pane, select the Headings tab.
2. To go to a heading in your document, click that heading in the Navigation pane.
 Format a document
1. Select the text you want to format.
To select a single word, double-click it. To select a line of text, click to the left of it.
2. Select an option to change the font, font size, font color, or make the text bold, italic,
or underline.
 Customize option and view document
Use advanced Word options to customize editing tasks, document display, printing
preferences, and more. To choose your advanced Word options, select File > Options,
and on the left pane, select Advanced.
a. Editing options
Set up the way you select, replace, and format words and paragraphs.
b. Cut, copy, and paste
Choose how you want to paste content and formatting within the same document or
between different documents and apps.
c. Image Size and Quality
 Apply image size and quality settings for an open document or for all new
documents.
d. Chart
Allow custom formatting and labels to stay with data points, even if the chart
changes.
e. Show document content
Choose formatting, text, and image options.
f. Display
Choose a measurement format, show scrolling bars, and select the number of
documents shown in the Recent Documents list.
g. Print
Optimize the appearance of the hard-copy version of the document or change your
printer paper size.
h. Save
Save backup copies, automatically save changes to templates, or allow backup saves.
i. Preserve fidelity when sharing this document
Make sure the look of your document is preserved when you share the document
with someone who uses a different version of Word.
j. General
Among the options in this section, you can change where Word saves your changes
by selecting File Locations . Or choose to open documents in Draft view.
k. Layout options for:
Modify the layout, such as character spacing, for an open document or all new
documents.
If you’re reading a document, not writing or major editing, click or tap View > Read
Mode to hide the writing tools and menus and to leave more room for the pages
themselves. To get out of Read Mode, click or tap View > Edit Document.
 Print and save document
1. Click FILE > Save, pick or browse to a folder, type a name for your document in
the File name box, and click Save.
2. Save your work as you go - hit Ctrl+S often.
 3. To print, click the FILE tab, and then click Print.

Objective 2
Format Text, Paragraphs, and Section
 Insert text and paragraphs

Objective 3

Objective 4
Create and Manage Reference
 Create and manage reference markers
1. Put your cursor at the end of the text you want to cite.
2. Go to References > Style, and choose a citation style.
3. Select Insert Citation.
4. Choose Add New Source and fill out the information about your source.
 Once you've added a source to your list, you can cite it again:
1. Put your cursor at the end of the text you want to cite.
2. Go to References > Insert Citation, and choose the source you are citing.
3. To add details, like page numbers if you're citing a book, select Citation Options,
and then Edit Citation.
 Create a bibliography
With cited sources in your document, you're ready to create a bibliography.
1. Put your cursor where you want the bibliography.
2. Go to References > Bibliography, and choose a format.

Objective 5
Insert and Format Graphic Elements
 Insert graphic elements
To insert images and graphics in a Word document, follow these steps:
 1. Launch Microsoft Word and open the document where you want to insert an
image or graphic.
2. Position your cursor at the location in the document where you want to insert the
image or graphic.
3. Inserting the Image or Graphic
There are several ways to insert an image or graphic:
Method 1: Insert Picture from File
First, click on the “Insert” tab in the Word ribbon. Then, click on “Pictures” in
the “Illustrations” group. From the drop-down menu, select “This Device.” After
that, browse your computer to select the image you want to insert and click
“Insert.”
Method 2: Online Pictures
First, click on the “Insert” tab in the Word ribbon. Then, click on “Pictures” in
the “Illustrations” group. From the drop-down menu, select “Online Pictures.”
Now, you can search for images on the web using Bing or insert pictures from
your OneDrive account.
Method 3: Clip Art (Deprecated)
If you have an older version of Word, you may find the “Clip Art” option under
the “Insert” tab. This feature is no longer available in newer versions of Word.
4. After inserting the image or graphic, you can click and drag to move it to the
desired location in your document. You can also click and drag the corners to
resize it. To maintain the aspect ratio, hold down the Shift key while resizing.
 Format graphic elements
1. Microsoft Word provides basic image editing tools that allow you to make
adjustments to your inserted images or graphics.
1) Click on the inserted image or graphic to select it.
2) The “Picture Format” tab will appear in the Word ribbon. Here, you can
make various edits, such as:
 Crop: Remove unwanted parts of the image by clicking “Crop” and
adjusting the crop handles.
  Rotate: Click “Rotate” to rotate the image clockwise or
counterclockwise.
 Adjustments: Alter the brightness, contrast, and color by clicking
“Adjustments.”
 Picture Styles: Apply preset styles to your image to enhance its
appearance.
 Borders: Add borders around your image and adjust their thickness and
style.
2. To choose how the text in your document interacts with the image, right-click on
the image and select “Wrap Text.” Choose an option that suits your document
layout, such as “In Line with Text,” “Square,” or “Tight.”
3. To make your document more accessible, add alternative text to describe the
image. For that, right-click on the image, select “Edit Alt Text,” and provide a
brief, descriptive summary.
4. You can control the layering of objects in your document by right-clicking on the
image and selecting “Bring to Front” or “Send to Back.” This is useful for
arranging overlapping images and text.
5. After making the desired changes to images and graphics, save your document.