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The Quick Access Toolbar

Next to the Microsoft Office button is the Quick Access toolbar. The Quick Access toolbar

provides you with access to commands you frequently use. By default Save, Undo, and Redo

appear on the Quick Access toolbar. You can use Save to save your file, Undo to rollback an action you have taken, and Redo to reapply an action you have rolled back.

The Microsoft Office Button

In the upper-left corner of the Word 2007 window is the Microsoft Office button. When you click the

button, a menu appears. You can use the menu to create a new file, open an existing file, save a file, and

perform many other tasks.

The Ribbon

You use commands to tell Microsoft Word what to do. In Microsoft Word 2007, you use the Ribbon to issue

commands. The Ribbon is located near the top of the screen, below the Quick Access toolbar. At the top of the Ribbon are several tabs; clicking a tab displays several related command groups. Within each group are related commandbuttons. You click buttons to issue commands or to access menus and dialog boxes. You may also find a dialog box launcher in the bottom-right corner of a group. Clicking the dialog box launcher gives you access to additional commands via a dialog box.

The Title Bar

Next to the Quick Access toolbar is the

Title bar. The Title bar displays the title of the

document on which you are currently working. Word names the first new document you open Document1. As you open

additional new documents, Word names them sequentially. When you save your document, you assign the document a

new name.

The Vertical and Horizontal and Vertical Scroll Bars

The vertical and horizontal scroll bars enable you to move up, down, and across your window simply by dragging the icon located on the scroll bar. The vertical scroll bar is located along the right side of the screen. The horizontal scroll

bar is located just above the status bar. To move up and down your document, click and drag the vertical scroll bar up and down. To move back and forth across your document, click and drag the horizontal scroll bar back and forth. You won't see a horizontal scroll bar if the width of your document fits on your screen.

Parts of word environment

The Ruler

The ruler is found below the

Ribbon.

You can use the ruler to change the format

of your document quickly. If your ruler is

not visible, follow these steps:

1. Click the View tab to choose it.

2. Click the check box next to Ruler in

the Show/Hide group. The ruler

appears below the Ribbon.

The Status Bar

The Status bar appears at the very

bottom of your window and provides such

information as the current page and the number

of words in your document. You can change what

displays on the Status bar by right-clicking on the

Status bar and selecting the options you want

from the Customize Status Bar menu. You click a

menu item to select it. You click it again to

deselect it. A check mark next to an item means it

is selected.

The Text Area

Just below the ruler is a large area called

the text area. You type your document in the text area. The blinking vertical line in the upper-left corner of the text area is the cursor. It marks the insertion point. As you type, your text displays at the cursor location. The horizontal line next to the

cursor marks the end of the document.

Understanding Document Views

In Word 2007, you can display your document in one of five views: Draft, Web Layout, Print Layout, Full Screen Reading, or Online Layout:

 Draft View - is the most frequently used view. You use Draft view to quickly edit your document.

 Web Layout - enables you to see your document as it would appear in a browser such as Internet Explorer.

 Print Layout - shows the document as it will look when it is printed.

 Reading Layout - formats your screen to make reading your document more comfortable.

 Outline View - displays the document in outline form. You can display headings without the text. If you move a heading, the accompanying text moves with it.

Business and workplace use of Microsoft Word

You can create all types of official documents in Microsoft Word. You can use template function in Microsoft to download letterhead sample, bills, and cash memo, joining letter, receipts, letterhead and all various types of accounts management related work.

Help to create resumes, notes, and assignments

You can create notes and assignment on MS-word. It’s easy to write and format text in Microsoft word by using various text formatting options such as paragraph, fonts, styles etc. You can insert a cover page, you can insert watermark and tables in your assignment according to your choice.

You can create books, articles, and newsletters

Microsoft word is used by millions of people around the world for document writing since its launch. And writing book on Microsoft Word is really easy. There are lots of features and function that can help you to create and print a book.

Word utility

Home based uses of Microsoft Word You can create a birthday card, invitation card in Microsoft Word by using pre-defined templates or using insert menu and format menus functions. You can also type a letter to municipal party on MS-Word.

Microsoft Word helps you to get a job

Microsoft Office basic knowledge can play a big role to get you a job. As you learned above business and commercial uses of Microsoft Word. It means the basic and advanced knowledge of MS Word can help you to get a job. And its’ great skills that you can highlight in your resume.

Text processor

You can start an offline/online business after learning the Microsoft word

Now you know that there are so many uses of Microsoft Word and Office in our daily life. So, you can use Microsoft word to start the business. You can start your business online and offline. You need to create documents for official works. It’s like a data entry business.

Used to create edit, transcribe, and convert PDF documents

You can create and edit PDF document in Microsoft word. You can also transcribe the video into a word file. You can copy and edit pre-written books.

It is used to manipulate a text document, such as a resume or a report. You typically enter text by typing, and the software provides tools for copying, deleting and various types of formatting.

Some of the functions of word processing software include:

Creating, editing, saving and printing documents.

Copying, pasting, moving and deleting text within a document.

Formatting text, such as font type, bolding, underlining or italicizing.

Creating and editing tables.

Inserting elements from other software, such as illustrations or photographs.

Correcting spelling and grammar.

You can use Microsoft Word to teach student Microsoft word commercial uses are more than our thinking. But after learning and practicing Microsoft Office or Microsoft application you can teach to other people.

MS word uses in Education

Microsoft word is best teaching tools for teachers. You can create lecture script by using text, word art, shapes, colors, and images. That will explore creativity in students. They will watch slide or printed document more interestingly.

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