WEBVTT Kind: captions Language: en 00:00:09.429 --> 00:00:13.099 Microsoft Word is a powerful word processing program. 00:00:13.099 --> 00:00:20.680 You can use it to create documents… resumes… newsletters… and just about anything else 00:00:20.680 --> 00:00:23.149 you can imagine. 00:00:23.149 --> 00:00:27.020 When you open Word, there's a good chance you'll be taken to the start screen first. 00:00:27.020 --> 00:00:32.160 From here, you can access recent documents, or create something new—either from scratch, 00:00:32.160 --> 00:00:33.829 or from a template. 00:00:33.829 --> 00:00:38.270 In this example, we'll click Blank Document. 00:00:38.270 --> 00:00:41.510 Next you might want to take a minute to explore the interface, and make sure you know your 00:00:41.510 --> 00:00:42.740 way around. 00:00:42.740 --> 00:00:46.040 Why don't we begin with the ribbon (which is the collection of tools and features at 00:00:46.040 --> 00:00:49.360 the top of the screen)? 00:00:49.360 --> 00:00:52.510 The ribbon is divided into tabs like Design… 00:00:52.510 --> 00:00:57.550 Insert… and Home, so you can easily find what you're looking for. 00:00:57.550 --> 00:01:01.680 There are also commands on each tab that have been organized into groups. 00:01:01.680 --> 00:01:05.390 For example, if you look closely at the Font group, you'll find it has everything you need 00:01:05.390 --> 00:01:10.810 to work with text, including options like bold, italics, font color, and size. 00:01:10.810 --> 00:01:14.330 Some groups even have an arrow in the bottom right corner that you can click to view even 00:01:14.330 --> 00:01:19.700 more commands. 00:01:19.700 --> 00:01:23.200 If you ever feel like the ribbon is taking up too much space, you can always hide or 00:01:23.200 --> 00:01:24.310 minimize it. 00:01:24.310 --> 00:01:28.990 All you have to do is click the arrow in the upper right corner… then choose the option 00:01:28.990 --> 00:01:31.770 you want. 00:01:31.770 --> 00:01:36.330 Also in the upper right corner is a place where you can access your Microsoft account. 00:01:36.330 --> 00:01:40.010 Here you can update your photo, manage your account settings, or switch to a different 00:01:40.010 --> 00:01:43.580 account all together. 00:01:43.580 --> 00:01:47.160 For help creating documents, take a look at the Tell me feature. 00:01:47.160 --> 00:01:52.560 It works just like a regular search bar, allowing you to quickly find the right tool or command. 00:01:52.560 --> 00:01:58.240 All you have to do is enter what you want... and you'll be given a list of options. 00:01:58.240 --> 00:02:03.710 You can use the command directly from the menu without having to find it on the ribbon. 00:02:03.710 --> 00:02:08.080 You can even customize your copy of Word to make certain commands more convenient. 00:02:08.080 --> 00:02:11.750 Take the quick access toolbar in the upper left corner. 00:02:11.750 --> 00:02:16.120 This area gives you access to frequently used commands like Save and Undo, no matter where 00:02:16.120 --> 00:02:17.629 you are on the ribbon. 00:02:17.629 --> 00:02:22.079 To add more commands, just click the tiny arrow next to the toolbar… then choose the 00:02:22.079 --> 00:02:23.650 ones you want. 00:02:23.650 --> 00:02:28.060 I'm going to add New and also Quick Print because I use both of these commands pretty 00:02:28.060 --> 00:02:32.019 frequently. 00:02:32.019 --> 00:02:34.769 Now let's take a look at the work area itself. 00:02:34.769 --> 00:02:38.689 That's the space in the center where you'll actually create and edit documents. 00:02:38.689 --> 00:02:42.599 In this example, I've opened a report that I'm working on. 00:02:42.599 --> 00:02:46.870 In the bottom left corner, you'll find your current page number and word count. 00:02:46.870 --> 00:02:50.819 At the top and to the left, you should see two small rulers. 00:02:50.819 --> 00:02:55.349 These make it easier to adjust your document and control the layout of your text. 00:02:55.349 --> 00:03:00.669 To show or hide the rulers, go to the View tab… then check or uncheck the box next 00:03:00.669 --> 00:03:06.030 to Ruler. 00:03:06.030 --> 00:03:09.430 In the bottom right corner, you'll find a few more tools that let you change the way 00:03:09.430 --> 00:03:11.650 your document is displayed. 00:03:11.650 --> 00:03:14.110 Here's what they look like up close. 00:03:14.110 --> 00:03:18.930 To zoom in or out, click and drag the zoom control. 00:03:18.930 --> 00:03:23.779 The number next to the slider will tell you what the zoom percentage is. 00:03:23.779 --> 00:03:29.400 You can also switch between different document views using these three icons. 00:03:29.400 --> 00:03:32.159 Read Mode opens the document full-screen. 00:03:32.159 --> 00:03:37.189 This view is great for reading large amounts of text, or simply reviewing your work. 00:03:37.189 --> 00:03:38.849 Print Layout is the default. 00:03:38.849 --> 00:03:42.939 It shows you what the document will look like on the printed page. 00:03:42.939 --> 00:03:45.959 Web Layout displays the document as a web page. 00:03:45.959 --> 00:03:51.319 This can be useful if you're actually using Word to publish content to the web. 00:03:51.319 --> 00:03:55.589 Last but not least, I'd like to give you a quick tour of the backstage view. 00:03:55.589 --> 00:04:01.449 You can get there by clicking the File tab (just look for it on the far left of the ribbon). 00:04:01.449 --> 00:04:06.029 Here you can access all kinds of information related to your current document (and more). 00:04:06.029 --> 00:04:07.949 This includes commands like New… 00:04:07.949 --> 00:04:08.949 Open… 00:04:08.949 --> 00:04:11.579 Save… and Print. 00:04:11.579 --> 00:04:16.180 All you have to do is click an item… and it'll open in the right pane. 00:04:16.180 --> 00:04:22.260 This makes it easy to find what you're looking for, and review your options, all in one place. 00:04:22.260 --> 00:04:25.360 That covers the basics of Microsoft Word! 00:04:25.360 --> 00:04:29.930 Now that you're comfortable with the interface—including the backstage view, the ribbon, and the work 00:04:29.930 --> 00:04:32.300 area—you're ready to start your first document.