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Word 2016

We have learnt about Microsoft Word in our previous class. It is a popular word-processing
software that provides features for typing, editing and formatting text documents. It
helps the users to do the following tasks.

• Create text documents like reports, notices, books and letters in a presentable way.

• Edit and format text.

• Add graphics to the pages of a document.
• Move text from one location to another.

• Preview the text document before getting it printed.

We know about the basic features of Word 2016. Now, we will learn more about various
editing and formatting tools of Word 2016. We use the editing tools to modify the text
documents. The formatting tools help us to design pages of the document and add
graphics. Also, we will learn about various shortcut keys that help to perform specifi c

tasks in a program.

First, let’s revise what we have learnt in our previous class.

Starting MS Word 2016

The various steps to open MS Word 2016 are given
below.

1. Click on the Start button.

2. Select Word 2016.

The Word 2016 program will appear. Step 2

Working with MS Word 2016

Let’s begin with a brief recap of how to create and
save a document.

Creating a New Document Step 1

Follow these steps to create a new document.

Step 1

1. Click on the File tab.

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