1. Creating Documents with Word 2013

2. 2 Understand word processing softwareUnderstand word processing software Explore the Word windowExplore the Word window Start a documentStart a document Save a documentSave a documentObjectives Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

3. 3 Select textSelect text Format text using the Mini toolbar and the RibbonFormat text using the Mini toolbar and the Ribbon Use a document templateUse a document template Navigate a documentNavigate a document Objectives (continued) Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

4. 4 Understand Word Processing Software A word processing program is software that allows you to enter, edit, and format text and graphicsA word processing program is software that allows you to enter, edit, and format text and graphics The files you create using Word are called documentsThe files you create using Word are called documents Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

5. 5 Understand Word Processing Software Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

6. 6 Plan a document before you create itPlan a document before you create it The purpose of and audience for a document determine its designThe purpose of and audience for a document determine its design Understand Word Processing Software Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

7. 7 Explore the Word Window The Word program window opens and displays a blank document in Print Layout viewThe Word program window opens and displays a blank document in Print Layout view Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

8. 8 Explore the Word Window The insertion point indicates where text appears when you typeThe insertion point indicates where text appears when you type The mouse pointer changes shape depending on its location in the Word program windowThe mouse pointer changes shape depending on its location in the Word program window Each pointer is used for a different purposeEach pointer is used for a different purpose Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

9. 9 A ScreenTip appears when you point to a button or element in the Word program windowA ScreenTip appears when you point to a button or element in the Word program window Quick Access toolbar contains frequently used commands and is customizableQuick Access toolbar contains frequently used commands and is customizable The Ribbon contains tabsThe Ribbon contains tabs Tabs include buttons for commands related to editing and formatting documentsTabs include buttons for commands related to editing and formatting documents Commands are organized in groupsCommands are organized in groups Explore the Word Window Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

10. 10 The Word program windowThe Word program window Title bar displays the program and document namesTitle bar displays the program and document names File tab provides access to Backstage view, which contains commands related to managing and sharing documents:File tab provides access to Backstage view, which contains commands related to managing and sharing documents: Create, open, save, and print a documentCreate, open, save, and print a document Share a documentShare a document Access Word Options dialog boxAccess Word Options dialog box Microsoft Word Help button provides access to the Word Help systemMicrosoft Word Help button provides access to the Word Help system Explore the Word Window Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

11. 11 The Word program window (cont.)The Word program window (cont.) Document window displays the current documentDocument window displays the current document Rulers show margin, tab, and indent settingsRulers show margin, tab, and indent settings Scroll bars are used to display different parts of the document in the document windowScroll bars are used to display different parts of the document in the document window Explore the Word Window Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

12. 12 The Word program window (cont.)The Word program window (cont.) Status bar shows page information, the location of the insertion point, and the on/off status of several Word featuresStatus bar shows page information, the location of the insertion point, and the on/off status of several Word features Status bar includes:Status bar includes: View buttonsView buttons Zoom level button and Zoom sliderZoom level button and Zoom slider Explore the Word Window Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

13. 13 Explore the Word Window Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

14. 14 Start a Document Begin a new document by typing in a blank document in the document windowBegin a new document by typing in a blank document in the document window Word includes a word-wrap featureWord includes a word-wrap feature Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

15. 15 Automatic features that appear as you type:Automatic features that appear as you type: Start a Document Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

16. 16 Save a Document To store a document permanently, you must save it as a fileTo store a document permanently, you must save it as a file When you save a file you give it a name, called a filename, and indicate the location to store the fileWhen you save a file you give it a name, called a filename, and indicate the location to store the file Saving a file allows you to close the file and open it later for editing or printingSaving a file allows you to close the file and open it later for editing or printing Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

17. 17 Save a file for the first time using the Save button on the Quick Access toolbar or the Save command on the File tabSave a file for the first time using the Save button on the Quick Access toolbar or the Save command on the File tab Assign a filename and a file location to a document using the Save As dialog boxAssign a filename and a file location to a document using the Save As dialog box Save a Document Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

18. 18 Save As dialog box buttonsSave As dialog box buttons Save a Document Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

19. 19 Select Text You must select text before deleting, editing, or formatting itYou must select text before deleting, editing, or formatting it Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

20. 20 Methods for selecting textMethods for selecting text Select Text Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

21. 21 Format Text Using the Mini Toolbar Includes the most commonly used text and paragraph formatting commandsIncludes the most commonly used text and paragraph formatting commands Appears faintly above selected textAppears faintly above selected text Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

22. 22 Buttons on the Mini toolbarButtons on the Mini toolbar Format Text Using the Mini Toolbar Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

23. 23 Use a Document Template A template helps you create a formatted document quicklyA template helps you create a formatted document quickly A template is a formatted document that contains placeholder textA template is a formatted document that contains placeholder text You replace the placeholder text with your own text and save the file with a new filenameYou replace the placeholder text with your own text and save the file with a new filename Word includes templates for faxes, letters, reports, brochures, and other types of documentsWord includes templates for faxes, letters, reports, brochures, and other types of documents Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

24. 24 New screen in Backstage viewNew screen in Backstage view Use a Document Template Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

25. 25 Using the Undo, Redo, and Repeat commandsUsing the Undo, Redo, and Repeat commands Reverse the last action with the Undo buttonReverse the last action with the Undo button Restore a change that you reversed with the Redo buttonRestore a change that you reversed with the Redo button Repeat a change with the Repeat command on the Edit menuRepeat a change with the Repeat command on the Edit menu Use a Document Template Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

26. 26 Word Zoom featureWord Zoom feature Enlarge document for a close-up viewEnlarge document for a close-up view Reduce document for an overview of the layoutReduce document for an overview of the layout Use tools in the Zoom group on the VIEW tabUse tools in the Zoom group on the VIEW tab Navigate a Document Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

27. 27 Word Zoom featureWord Zoom feature Enlarge document for a close-up viewEnlarge document for a close-up view Reduce document for an overview of the layoutReduce document for an overview of the layout Use tools in the Zoom group on the VIEW tabUse tools in the Zoom group on the VIEW tab Navigate a Document Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

28. 28 Zoom sliderZoom slider Navigate a Document Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

29. 29 Word includes different views, or ways of displaying a documentWord includes different views, or ways of displaying a document Print Layout viewPrint Layout view Read Mode viewRead Mode view Web Layout viewWeb Layout view Outline viewOutline view Draft viewDraft view Navigate a Document Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

30. 30 When you start Word, a blank document opens in the document windowWhen you start Word, a blank document opens in the document window To create a new document, begin typing in the blank documentTo create a new document, begin typing in the blank document Save the new document with a descriptive filenameSave the new document with a descriptive filename As you edit the document, save your changes to it oftenAs you edit the document, save your changes to it oftenSummary Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

31. 31 Select text as you workSelect text as you work Format text using the Mini toolbarFormat text using the Mini toolbar Create documents based on templatesCreate documents based on templates Use the Word Zoom feature to enlarge or reduce the size of a documentUse the Word Zoom feature to enlarge or reduce the size of a document Display your document using different Word viewsDisplay your document using different Word viewsSummary Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated

32. 32 Preview a document in Backstage view before printingPreview a document in Backstage view before printing Save, print, and then close the documentSave, print, and then close the document When you are finished editing and creating documents, close all open files, and then close WordWhen you are finished editing and creating documents, close all open files, and then close WordSummary Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated