Introduction to MS Word
MS Word is a helpful software program that assists us in typing and editing documents.
It assists us in writing essays, letters, and projects easily.
We can also alter the size, colour, and font style of text in MS Word.
What is MS Word?
MS Word is a computer program for typing letters, stories, and homework.
Example: Using this, we can write a short story.
Opening MS Word
Opening a program means running it on a computer.
Steps to Open Microsoft Word:
Step 1. Click on Start
Step 2. Type "Word"
Step 3. Press Enter
For example, open Microsoft Word to write your name.
Closing MS Word
'Closing' for MS Word means simply closing the program.
How to Close:
Click on the close button
For example, "Close Word after finishing your work."
Saving a Word Document
Saving means keeping the work on the computer.
Steps to Save:
Step 1. Click on 'File'.
Step 2. Click Save
Step 3. Type file name
Step 4. Click Save
Example: Save your homework as "MyWork".
Printing a Word Document
Printing means getting our work on paper.
Steps To Print:
Step 1. Click on "File"
Step 2. Click Print
Step 3. Press the Page Setup and then OK buttons.
Example: Printing the project for class.
Components of MS Word Window
Title Bar
Displays the name of the file
Menu Bar
Has different options
Ribbon
Shows tools and commands
Work Area
The place where we type
Status Bar
Displays Page Details
Editing Commands
Cut
'Cut' deletes selected text.
Shortcut: Ctrl + X
Example: Cut a wrong word.
Copy
The copy is making the same text.
Shortcut: Ctrl + C
For example: Copy your name to use again.
Paste
Paste is where you put the text you have cut or copied
Shortcut: Ctrl + V
For example, write your name on another line.
Undo
Undo reverses the last error made.
Shortcut: Ctrl + Z
Example: Undo if you type wrongly.
Redo
Redo makes the removed material appear again.
Shortcut: Ctrl + Y
For example: Redo the deleted word.
Moving in a Document
Home Key
The Home key moves the cursor to the start of the line.
For example, press Home to go to the beginning.
End Key
The End key moves the cursor to the end of the line.
Example: Press End to go to the last word.
QUIZ FOR MS WORD
1. What is MS Word used for?
A) Typing of letters, stories and homework.
B) Drawing pictures
C) Playing games
D) Watching movies
Answer: A) Typing of letters, stories and homework.
2. What is the method of opening MS Word on the computer?
A) Click on Start, enter the word, and press Enter.
B) Click on the printer
C) Open MS Paint
D) Click on the keyboard twice.
Answer: A) Click on Start, enter the word, and press Enter.
3. How do you close your work in MS Word?
A) Click on the close button.
B) Type your name.
C) Press Ctrl + C.
D) Press Enter.
Answer: A) Click on the close button.
4. What is meant by saving a document in MS Word?
A) It prints the document.
B) It stores the document in the computer.
C) It changes the text colour.
D) It makes the text bold
Answer: B) It stores the document in the computer.
5. What is your choice of saving in MS Word?
A) File > Save
B) File > Open
C) File > Print
D) Edit > Undo
Answer: A) File > Save
6. What is the purpose of the print option in MS Word?
A) Copies the document on paper.
B) Saves the document in the computer.
C) Changes the font style.
D) Deletes the document.
Answer: A) Copies the document on paper.
7. In which section of MS Word do you type your work?
A) Menu Bar
B) Status Bar
C) Work Area
D) Ribbon
Answer: C) Work Area
8. How does the Undo command in MS Word work?
A) Undo the previous error you made.
B) Makes text bold
C) Saves the document
D) Deletes everything
Answer: A) Undo the previous error you made.
9. What is the Home key in MS Word?
A) Puts the cursor to the beginning of the line.
B) Moves the cursor to the line end.
C) Opens a new document
D) Saves your document
Answer: A) Puts the cursor to the beginning of the line.
10. What is the shortcut used to copy the text in MS Word?
A) Ctrl + X
B) Ctrl + C
C) Ctrl + V
D) Ctrl + Z
Answer: B) Ctrl + C
