​Topic: Features of MS words
Cl: V
Subject: Literacy with ICT

​Features of MS word

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Follow the steps given below to open MS Word. Start > All programs > MS Office > MS Office Word 2007 MS Word window appears on the screen as shown in

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The common features of the MS Word window include the following:
1. Office Button gives the menu to create a new file, open an existing file, save a file, or perform many other document options.
2. Quick Access Toolbar provides access to commands you use frequently. Save, Undo, and Redo commands are already present. However, other commands can also be shown.
3. Title Bar displays the name of the document on which you are currently working. MS Word automatically assigns a name to the new document as Document1. The subsequent new documents created hereafter are assigned as Document2, Document3, and so on.
4. Ribbon has several Tabs at the top. Clicking a tab displays several related command Groups. There is Dialog Box Launcher in the bottom-right corner of some groups to access additional commands.
5. Ruler is shown below the ribbon and on the left side of the window. It shows the measurements of the document.
6. Work Area is the space to type text, insert images and tables. You will see a blinking vertical line called Cursor on work area. Cursor indicates the position where the text can be typed.
7. Vertical and Horizontal scrollbars are located at bottom and right side of the window. It consists of slider and arrow buttons to scroll the page up, down, or across the window.
8. Status Bar is located at the bottom of the window. It provides information such as the current page, number of words, quick access tools for different document views and page magnification

​Basic Commands in MS Word 2007

​Follow the steps given in the table given below to carry out some common tasks.