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MOS Word 2016

Getting Started with Word
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Introduction
Word is a application that allows you to create a variety of
documents, including letters, resumes, and more.

When you open Word for the first time, the _________________________will appear.

From here, you'll be able to create a ___________________, choose a _______________, and access
your ________________________.

From the Start Screen, locate and select _______________ to access the Word interface.

Word Interface
Click the buttons in the interactive below to define and become familiar with the Word interface.

Quick Access Toolbar

The Ribbon

Tell Me

Microsoft Account

Command Group

Document Pane

Page and Word Count

Document View

The Ruler

Scroll Bar

Zoom Control
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The Ribbon

Word uses ____________________ instead of traditional menus. The Ribbon contains

multiple tabs, which you can find near the top of the Word window. List the different Tabs:

______________________ _______________________ _____________________

______________________ _______________________ _____________________

_________________ _______________________ ______________________

Groups on the Ribbon

Some groups also have a small arrow in the bottom-right corner that you can click for even more
options. Draw an arrow to one the small arrows on the image above.

Showing and hiding the Ribbon

The Ribbon is designed to respond to your current task, but you can choose to minimize it if you find
that it takes up too much screen space. Click the Ribbon Display Options arrow in the upper-right corner
of the Ribbon to display the drop-down menu. Define each option below:

Ribbon Display Options

Auto-hide Ribbon:

Show Tabs:

Show Tabs and Commands:

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The Quick Access Toolbar
Located just above the Ribbon, the Quick Access Toolbar lets you access common commands no matter
which tab is selected. By default, it includes the , , and
commands. You can add other commands depending on your preference.

What are the steps to add commands to the Quick Access Toolbar:

1.

2.

3.

The Ruler
The ____________ is located at the top and to the left of your document. It makes it easier to
_________ your document with precision. If you want, you can ____________ the Ruler to create more
screen space. What are the steps to show or hide the Ruler?

1._______________________________________________________

2._______________________________________________________

Backstage view
To access Backstage view, click the File tab on the Ribbon.

Clicking the File tab

Click the buttons in the interactive below to learn more about using Backstage view. Define each:

What is this
button called?

Info

New

Open

Save and Save

As
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Print

Share

Export

Close

Account

Options:
Include
example

Document views and zooming

Word has a variety of viewing options that change how your document is _____________. You can
choose to view your document in ____________, ________________, or ________________. These
views can be useful for various tasks, especially if you're planning to _______ the document. You can
also ________ and ________ to make your document easier to read.

Switching between different document views is easy. Just locate and select the desired
________________ in the bottom-right corner of the Word window.

List, define and tell what each view is used for.

1.___________________________________________________________________________________

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2.___________________________________________________________________________________

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3.___________________________________________________________________________________
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Zooming in and out

To zoom in or out, click and drag the _______________________ in the bottom-right corner of
the Word window. You can also select the __________________ to zoom in or out by smaller
increments. The number next to the slider displays the current _________________, also called
the _____________________.