Microsoft Word is a word processing software package. You can use it to type letters, reports, and other documents. This tutorial teaches Microsoft Word 2010 basics. Although this tutorial was created for the computer novice, because Microsoft Word 2010 is so different from previous versions of Microsoft Word, even experienced users may find it useful. This lesson will introduce you to the Word window. You use this window to interact with Word. To begin this lesson, open Microsoft Word 2010. The Microsoft Word window appears and your screen looks similar to the one shown here.
Note: Your screen will probably not look exactly like the screen shown. In Word 2010, how a window displays depends on the size of your window, the size of your monitor, and the resolution to which your monitor is set. Resolution determines how much information your computer monitor can display. If you use a low resolution, less information fits on your screen, but the size of your text and images are larger. If you use a high resolution, more information fits on your screen, but the size of the text and images are smaller. Also, Word 2010, Windows Vista, and Windows XP have settings that allow you to change the color and style of your windows.
/en/word2016/saving-and-sharing-documents/content/ IntroductionIf you're new to Microsoft Word, you'll need to learn the basics of typing, editing, and organizing text. Basic tasks include the ability to add, delete, and move text in your document, as well as how to cut, copy, and paste. Optional: Download our practice document. Watch the video below to learn the basics of working with text in Word. The insertion point is the blinking vertical line in your document. It indicates where you can enter text on the page. You can use the insertion point in a variety of ways.
In a new blank document, you can double-click the mouse to move the insertion point elsewhere on the page. Selecting textBefore you can move or format text, you'll need to select it. To do this, click and drag your mouse over the text, then release the mouse. A highlighted box will appear over the selected text. When you select text or images in Word, a hover toolbar with command shortcuts will appear. If the toolbar does not appear at first, try hovering the mouse over the selection. To select multiple lines of text:
Other shortcuts include double-clicking to select a word and triple-clicking to select an entire sentence or paragraph. To delete text:There are several ways to delete—or remove—text:
If you select text and start typing, the selected text will automatically be deleted and replaced with the new text. Copying and moving textWord allows you to copy text that's already in your document and paste it in other places, which can save you a lot of time and effort. If you want to move text around in your document, you can cut and paste or drag and drop. To copy and paste text:
To cut and paste text:
You can also cut, copy, and paste by right-clicking your document and choosing the desired action from the drop-down menu. When you use this method to paste, you can choose from three options that determine how the text will be formatted: Keep Source Formatting, Merge Formatting, and Keep Text Only. You can hover the mouse over each icon to see what it will look like before you select it. To drag and drop text:
If text does not appear in the exact location you want, you can press the Enter key on your keyboard to move the text to a new line. Undo and RedoLet's say you're working on a document and accidentally delete some text. Fortunately, you won't have to retype everything you just deleted! Word allows you to undo your most recent action when you make a mistake like this. To do this, locate and select the Undo command on the Quick Access Toolbar. Alternatively, you can press Ctrl+Z on your keyboard. You can continue using this command to undo multiple changes in a row. By contrast, the Redo command allows you to reverse the last undo. You can also access this command by pressing Ctrl+Y on your keyboard. SymbolsIf you need to insert an unusual character that's not on your keyboard, such as a copyright (©) or trademark (™) symbol, you can usually find them with the Symbol command. To insert a symbol:
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