If you are connected to the Internet, click and then click on the web page to experience an introduction to applications. The following lesson is about Microsoft Word 2010 an application used to create documents.

1. Turn your computer on 2. If there is a Word shortcut icon on you desktop, double click it 3. If there is no shortcut, click ( ), then, then, then click ( ) 4. If is on your screen close it by clicking the x 5. You’re now ready to begin creating a document in Word 6. After experiencing the YouTube videos, practice what they teach, explore the aspects of the program they go over, and have fun!

Here’s a video on the ‘interface’ of the program:

Here’s part two on the ‘interface’ of the program:

Here’s part three on the ‘interface’ of the program:

Left click on each of the tabs (File, Home, View, etc.) and icons to see what is available to use. You will become familiar with these as you use the program. It is easier and faster to use key commands when possible; i.e., Ctrl+S to save a document. Visit Microsoft pages at and for more help!

Entering text part one:

Entering Text, part two:

Save Your Opened Document 1.Name it “Word Assignment One” 1.Click the ‘File’ tab on the ribbon 2.Type the name in the ‘File name’ bar on the pop-up screen 3.Click the pull-down arrow on the ‘Save in’ bar and select desktop 2.Close the saved document (click on the ‘X’ on the upper right 3.Open the document (double click its icon on the desktop) 4.Type the Pledge of Allegiance on the document then save and close it 5.Right click on the screen (minimize open stuff as needed) 1. Click on ‘new’ and then click on ‘folder’ 2. Name the folder “Word Assignment One” 3. Drag the icon of the ‘Word Assignment One’ document into the folder

This last button on the bar may be the most important button! Help Click ‘Help’ or the F1 key to access the built in help options Click on at least two of these links (you need to to have Internet access) and explore them. This is the “mother” of all help places!

It is easier and faster to use key commands when possible; i.e., Ctrl+C to copy selected portion of a document. To remove a portion of a document, highlight (click and Cut drag) the area to be removed and click ‘Cut’ or ‘Ctrl and X’ keys. To copy a portion of a document, highlight (click and Copy drag) the area to be copied and click ‘Copy’. To paste what you copied to your clipboard, click Paste ‘Paste’ in the area you want to copy it into. Now watch a videos on editing text…

Editing text, part one:

Editing text, part two:

Editing text, part three:

It is easier and faster to use key commands when possible; i.e., Ctrl+C to copy selected portion of a document. To make selected text bold, click the ‘B’ To italicize a selected text, click the ‘I’ To underline selected text, click the U Now watch a videos on formatting text… With selected text, click on these other features to see what they are

Formatting Text:

Using the ‘clipboard’ function:

A quick lesson on saving and loading:

Lastly, printing and ing:

Working with Your Document Working with Your Document 1. Open your “Word Assignment One” document 1. Double click the “Word Document One” folder 2. Double click the “Word Document One” icon 2. Copy and paste your work: use the ‘Edit’ menu method or… 1. Highlight (click and drag the cursor over all the words) your work 2. Copy it by pressing the ‘Ctrl’ & ‘C’ keys at the same time 3. Put the cursor at the very end of your work 4. Hit the ‘Enter’ button twice 5. Paste it by pressing the ‘Ctrl’ & ‘V’ keys at the same time 3. Save your work (use either method) 1. Press the ‘Ctrl’ & ‘S’ keys at the same time 2. Or click on ‘File’ and then click on ‘Save’ and then close the document

Using Pictures and Clip Art in Word:

1. Open your “Word Assignment One” document 1. Double click the “Word Document One” folder 2. Double click the “Word Document One” icon 2. Insert clip art of the American Flag in your document 1. Click the ‘Insert’ tab, then click the ‘Clip Art’ icon 2. Type ‘American flag’ pick one image and double click it 3. Resize it (drag one corner in or out) then right click on the image 1. click ‘Wrap Text’ 2. click ‘In Front of Text’ 4. Now drag the picture to where you want it in your document 5. Save your work!

Review video:

Tips and tricks for Word:

Tasks to be graded: 1. Write a four paragraph (introduction, details, more details, conclusion) paper on what you learned from the many videos watched and submit it for a grade. 2. Create, name, save, and submit for a grade, a new document in which you: A. type either the Pledge of Allegiance or the first amendment of the United States’ Constitution twice, using two different fonts and sizes. B. add at least two related graphics. DevelopingCompetentMastered Construction of Project ___ some aspects are easy to read and understand ___ many aspects are easy to read and understand ___ all aspects are easy to read and understand Graphics ___ hard to see and interpret the connection between the images and the project topic ___ able to see and interpret the connection between the images and the project topic ___ easy to see and interpret the connection between the images and the project topic Grading Rubric

The third graded project for this unit is to create, save and submit for a grade a table that is the multiplication table for 0-10, with a graphic, title and in landscape format. As there was no video on inserting a table you’ll have to explore the application or maybe even access the ‘help’ function of the application! DevelopingCompetentMastered Construction of Project ___ some aspects are easy to read and understand ___ many aspects are easy to read and understand ___ all aspects are easy to read and understand Graphics ___ hard to see and interpret the connection between the images and the project topic ___ able to see and interpret the connection between the images and the project topic ___ easy to see and interpret the connection between the images and the project topic Table ___ inconsistently sized rows and columns ___ difficult to read most numbers ___ not in landscape format ___ inconsistently sized rows or columns ___ difficult to read some numbers ___ equally sized rows and columns ___ easy to read numbers

SELF ASSESSEMENT you have mastered Brainstorm (with classmates, friends, instructors, or…) and create your own self assessment. Create a project using the tools of this unit of study that will show the world, or at least yourself and instructor, what you have mastered concerning the content of this unit. Consult your instructor as needed.