Microsoft Word for Beginners E-Book

David L. Ashburn

• Herausgeber: Richardson Dunne
• Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2023

Beschreibung

Start your journey to becoming a Word expert in just 7 days with this comprehensive guide to mastering Microsoft Word! 

With practical examples, step-by-step explanations, and common-sense advice, this book will get you up and running with the latest Office software quickly and easily. With this book, readers will gain the essential information and techniques they need to become a Word expert and start editing, formatting, proofreading, and styling documents like a pro. 

Benefits of reading this book:

• Get the help and support you need to master Microsoft Word in no time
• Save time and energy with tips and tricks to help you work smarter
• Learn how to format and edit documents like a pro
• Discover simple shortcuts that will make your life easier

What's included in the book:

• Essential steps to take before diving into Microsoft Word
• Mastering the Word interface like a pro
• Handy tips and tricks for formatting and editing documents
• Creating and modifying tables effortlessly in Word
• Time-saving hacks and tricks to boost productivity
• Simple shortcuts that will make your life easier

Discover the ultimate guide to mastering Word within a week! This book is designed to help you effortlessly enhance your Word skills, resulting in reduced work stress. Get ready to unleash the full potential of Word and become a true Word pro in just seven days.

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Microsoft Word for Beginners

The Step-by-Step Guide to Master Word Features, Commands, Tips, and Tricks in Just 7 Days or Less

David L. Ashburn

Copyright © 2023 David L. Ashburn

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Limit of Liability/Disclaimer of Warranty: While the publisher and author have used their best efforts in preparing this book, they make no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this book and specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. No warranty may be created or extended by sales representatives or written sales materials. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation. You should consult with a professional where appropriate. Neither the publisher nor author shall be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damages, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damages.

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Word

1.2 Buying Microsoft Word

1.2.1 Where to Purchase Microsoft Office 365

1.3 Using Microsoft Word Freely

1.3.1 Get Free Access to Microsoft 365 Apps

1.3.2 Free Office Package for Educators and Students,

1.3.3 Considerations for Microsoft 365 Free Versions

1.4 Pinning Microsoft Word to the Windows 11 Taskbar

1.5 The Start Screen

1.5.1 Customizing Your Start Screen with Personalized Templates

1.5.2 Keeping Your Documents Handy with Pinned Recent Tabs

1.5.3 Disabling the Start Screen in Microsoft Word

1.6 Launching the MS Word Application

1.7 The Microsoft Word Interface

1.8 Exploring the Word Environment

1.9 The Ribbon

1.10 Show and Hide the Ribbon

1.10.1 Show Tabs

1.10.2 Auto Hide Ribbon

1.10.3 Show Tabs and Commands

1.11 The Tell Me feature

1.12 The Quick Access Toolbar

1.13 The Ruler

1.13.1 Showing and Hiding the Ruler

1.14 Backstage View

1.15 Understanding Document Views and Zooming Options in Word

1.16 Switching Document Views

1.16.1 Print Layout

1.16.2 Read Mode

1.16.3 Web Layout

1.17 Adjusting Zoom Levels in Word

Chapter 2: Unleashing the Magic of Microsoft Word

2.1 Microsoft Word Features

2.1.1 File

2.1.2 Home

2.1.3 Insert

2.1.4 Draw

2.1.5 Design

2.1.6 Layout

2.1.7 References

2.1.8 Mailings

2.1.9 Review

2.1.10 View

2.2 Creating a New Document in Microsoft Word

2.3 Creating and Formatting Text for the First Time

2.4 Adding Charts, Tables, SmartArt, Shapes, Pictures, and More to Your Word Document

2.5 Changing Text Size in Word

2.6 How to Close a Document and Exit Word

Chapter 3: Mastering Typing and Writing in Microsoft Word

3.1 Inserting Text in Word

3.2 Deleting Text in Word

3.3 How to Select Text in Microsoft Word

3.4 Copying and Pasting Text in Microsoft Word

3.5 Saving Your Document in Microsoft Word

3.5.1 Using the "Save" Option

3.5.2 Using the "Save As" Option

3.5.3 Using the Shortcut Option

3.6 Correcting Errors in Microsoft Word

3.7 Checking the Word Count in a Word Document

3.8 Optimizing Your PC on Windows 11 for an Enhanced MS Word Experience

3.8.1 Enabling Game Mode

3.8.2 Adjusting the Power Settings

3.8.3 Boost Mouse Settings

3.8.4 Using Accessibility Features

3.9 How to Manually Add Page Breaks in MS Word

3.10 How to Delete a Page Break from a Word Document

Chapter 4: Editing

4.1 Enhancing Your Writing Experience: Mastering the Editing Feature in Microsoft Word

4.2 Enabling Editing in Word

4.2.1 Exiting Protected View

4.2.2 Enabling Editing in Protected View

4.2.3 Disabling Read-Only Mode in Word

4.2.4 Disabling the Automatic Protected View Feature

4.2.5 Removing the Owner of a File

4.2.6 Changing the Editing Settings

4.3 Disabling Editing in Word

4.3.1 Restricting Formatting Changes in Your File

4.3.2 Restricting Editing in Your Word Document

4.3.3 Marking a Document as Final

4.3.4 Restricting Changes to Some Parts of Your Word Document

4.4 Deleting Text in Microsoft Word

4.4.1 Deleting One or More Characters

4.4.2 Deleting a Whole Word

4.4.3 Deleting a Whole Line of Text

4.4.4 Deleting Every Text in a Word Document

4.5 Splitting One Paragraph into Two

4.6 Merging or Combining Several Lines into One Paragraph

4.7 Hard and Soft Returns

4.8 Undoing, Redoing, or Repeating an Action in Word

4.8.1 Undo an Action

4.8.2 Redo an Action

4.8.3 Repeat an Action

Chapter 5: Enhanced Word Document Formatting

5.1 Text Highlighting

5.2 Character Formatting

5.3 Paragraph Formatting

5.4 Formatting with Styles, Themes, and Templates

5.4.1 Styles

5.4.2 Themes

5.4.3 Template Formatting

5.5 Adding Headings and Subheadings in Word

5.6 Changing, Customizing, and Saving a Theme in Microsoft Word

5.6.1 How to Customize Your Theme in Word

5.6.2 Saving Your Theme

5.6.3 Setting Customized Theme as Default

5.6.4 Troubleshooting the Theme Option in Word

5.7 Setting Up Paper Size, Margins, and Orientation in Word

5.7.1 Paper Size

5.7.2 Margins

5.7.3 Configuring the Orientation of Your Word Document

5.8 Setting Up Page Breaks and Section Breaks in a Microsoft Word Document

5.8.1 Page Breaks

5.8.2 Section Breaks

5.9 Inserting a Header or Footer in Word

5.9.1 Customizing a Header or Footer

5.9.2 Adding Date or Time to Your Header or Footer

5.10 Page Numbering

5.10.1 Starting Page Numbering from a Specific Page

5.10.2 Customizing Your Page Numbers

5.10.3 How to Remove Page Numbers

5.11 Automatic Table of Contents

5.11.1 Updating the Table of Contents

5.11.2 Customizing Your Table of Contents

5.12 Adding Captions to Figures or Objects in MS Word

5.13 Automatic Table of Figures

5.13.1 Updating Your Table of Figures

5.14 Insert a Cover Page in Word

5.15 Adding Citations to Your Document

5.15.1 Adding Work Cited or Bibliography to Your Document

Chapter 6: Mastering Borders, Tables, Rows, and Columns in Word Documents

6.1 Borders

6.1.1 Inserting Page Borders in a Document

6.1.2 Customizing the Border Style

6.1.3 Adding Borders to Sections or Paragraphs

6.1.4 Removing borders from Text, Sections, and Paragraphs

6.2 Tables

6.2.1 Launching Tables in Microsoft Word

6.2.2 Deciding on the Number of Columns and Rows

6.2.3 Customizing Row Height and Column Width

6.2.4 Adding Text to Your Table

6.2.5 Formatting Table: Adding Borders, Merging Cells, and More

6.2.6 Adding or Removing Columns or Rows

6.2.7 Converting Text to Table

6.3 Inserting a Column Break in Word

6.4 Creating a Bulleted List in Microsoft Word

6.4.1 How to Create a Numbered List

6.4.2 Changing the Formatting and Indentation on Your Lists

6.4.3 Removing Number and Bullet Lists from Your Document

6.4.4 Inserting Footnote and Endnote in Microsoft Word

6.5 Creating Graphics in a Word

6.5.1 Inserting Shapes in Word

6.5.2 Resizing Inserted Shapes

6.5.3 Changing the Shape Color

6.5.4 Add a Border Around the Shape

6.5.5 Adding Text Inside a Shape

6.5.6 Moving Shapes in a Document

6.5.7 Deleting a Shape

6.5.8 Inserting Pictures in Word

6.5.9 Resizing an Image

6.5.10 Creating a Picture Layout

6.5.11 How to Crop Images in Microsoft Word

Chapter 7: Managing Your Documents in Microsoft

7.1 Saving Your Word Document

7.1.1 Saving using the Save Icon

7.1.2 Using the Auto-Save Feature

7.2 Setting up a Page for Printing in Word

7.3 Sharing Word Documents by Email

7.4 Securing Your Word Document

7.5 How to Close a Word Document

7.6 Recovering Unsaved Documents

7.7 Open a Saved Document

Chapter 8: Keyboard Shortcuts

8.1 Commonly Used Keyboard Shortcuts

Conclusion

Introduction

Microsoft Word is not just a word processor; it's an absolute powerhouse that has revolutionized the way we create and edit documents. From school assignments to professional reports, Word is the go-to tool for anyone looking to enhance their writing and formatting experience. With its user-friendly interface and powerful editing capabilities, it has become an indispensable part of our digital lives.

One of the key features that sets Word apart is its customizable templates. Whether you need to create a resume, a flier, or a business proposal, Word offers a wide range of pre-designed templates to suit your needs. These templates not only save time but also ensure that your documents have a professional and polished look.

Collaboration is made easy with Word's seamless integration with other Office applications. You can easily share your documents with colleagues or friends and work on them together in real-time. The track changes feature allows you to see and accept or reject edits, making it a breeze to collaborate on a project.

Another standout feature of Word is its extensive editing capabilities. From basic spelling and grammar checks to advanced formatting options, Word provides all the tools you need to make your documents shine. You can easily insert tables, images, and charts and customize them to fit your needs. The built-in spelling and grammar checker ensures that your documents are error-free.

Word also offers a range of formatting options to make your documents visually appealing. You can choose from different font styles, sizes, and colors and customize the layout to suit your preferences. With just a few clicks, you can transform a plain document into a professional-looking masterpiece.

Lastly, Word's seamless integration with cloud storage services like OneDrive ensures that your documents are always safe and accessible. You can save your files to the cloud and access them from any device, making it easy to work on the go.

In conclusion, Microsoft Word is an essential tool for anyone looking to enhance their writing and formatting experience. Its customizable templates, powerful editing capabilities, seamless collaboration features, and extensive formatting options make it the go-to software for creating and editing documents. Whether you're a student, a professional, or an individual, Word offers endless possibilities to take your writing to the next level.

Chapter 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Word

In the word processing space, Microsoft Word reigns supreme. It empowers users to effortlessly craft an array of documents, from elegant letters to compelling resumes and beyond. Within the confines of this section, we shall embark on a journey of discovery, acquainting ourselves with the intricacies and nuances of the Word interface. Prepare to be captivated by the Ribbon, Quick Access Toolbar, and the elusive Backstage view as they reveal their secrets and elevate your document creation prowess to unprecedented heights.

The techniques outlined in this comprehensive guide are compatible with the latest releases of Microsoft Word, including Office 365, Word 2016, Word 2019, and Word 2021. While minor variations might exist, the core functionality of these versions remains largely consistent.

1.2 Buying Microsoft Word

Looking to buy Microsoft Office? Finding the right place to purchase it has become more complex than before. Nowadays, there are numerous options available for buying Microsoft Office 365, with different plans tailored to specific needs. Microsoft has divided its suite of services for students, enterprises, businesses, and home use.

Microsoft Office 365 includes essential tools like PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Access (PC only), and Publisher (PC only). Additional services may be included in different plans. For example, the Business Standard plan of Microsoft Office 365 comes with Teams and SharePoint, while the Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021 plan only comes with OneNote, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

To ensure you get the best deals and lowest prices, I've gathered information on where to buy Microsoft Office online. While purchasing directly from Microsoft is an option, savvy shoppers know that retailers often offer discounts that can save them money.

1.2.1 Where to Purchase Microsoft Office 365

In the current year of 2023, the basic version of Microsoft Office is still Microsoft Office Home and Student 2021. This version can be purchased as a one-time payment of $149.99 directly from Microsoft. However, there are several retailers offering deals on Microsoft Office 2021 that you can take advantage of. As students are gradually returning to school, there is a high demand for these deals. Currently, the best price can be found on Amazon, where Microsoft Office 2021 is on sale for $139.99, which is cheaper than the price offered by Microsoft. Other deals are also available.

1.3 Using Microsoft Word Freely

For almost 30 years, Microsoft's Office suite has been the top choice for professionals, students, and even individuals working from home. In the past, you needed to buy Microsoft Office separately from Windows, and that hasn't changed. However, in 2011, Office 365 was introduced, which also required a subscription fee. Office 365 has now been rebranded as Microsoft 365, but here's the good news: you can now use Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote for free.

While Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications are indeed free, there are certain limitations that come with this offer. We will discuss these conditions shortly. To gain unrestricted access to the Office suite, many users opt for a Microsoft 365 subscription. However, the subscription costs, which range from $70 to $100 per year, may be unaffordable for some individuals.

One advantage of subscribing to Microsoft is the ability to share it with family members and across multiple devices. However, it's worth noting that Microsoft also offers standalone versions of Office for Windows and Mac called Home and Student 2021. These versions cost $150 and don't require a subscription. Now, let's explore how you can access Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for free.

1.3.1 Get Free Access to Microsoft 365 Apps

You can try out Microsoft 365 for a month without any cost, but you'll need to provide your credit card information. Just be careful to cancel the subscription before the trial ends, as you'll be charged for a full year's subscription automatically. The billed subscription is Microsoft 365 Family, priced at $100. Alternatively, if you only need a few of the apps, you can use them online for free.

You can access free standalone Microsoft apps like Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word by visiting Office.com. Simply click on "Sign up for the free version of Microsoft 365" below the Sign In button. Follow the instructions, navigate to the Services and Subscription tab, and select the desired app.

1.3.2 Free Office Package for Educators and Students,

Faculty, teachers, and students with a bona fide school email address can get the Office package for free. Simply visit the Office 365 Education page and type in your email address to access Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, and other useful classroom tools at no cost.

Upon providing your school email address, you can usually gain instant access through an automated verification process. However, if your educational institution isn't already verified, it may take around one month to receive approval. Nevertheless, once you graduate, you can continue to utilize the suite at a discounted rate of $12 per year, as long as you have a valid school email address.