Introduction to Microsoft Word with Regina Spiker

 Learn the basics of Microsoft Word simply by clicking the View Now link for each lesson.   Then, sit back and enjoy the show!

Level:  Beginner

Requires Flash

Lesson 1:  Common Elements of Office Programs

00:08:01

Description:  Becoming familiar with minimize/maximize, restore down, and close, and the title bar, task pane, ruler, scrollbars, and status bar will help you to better use Office programs.   

View Now |  Handouts:  Choosing the Right Office Program

 

 

Lesson 2:  Toolbars and Buttons

00:04:34

Description:  An orientation to the Menu Bar and Toolbars.  You'll even learn how to access hidden options and add buttons to your toolbars.

 

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Lesson 3:  Troubleshooting Word

00:07:30

Description:  Have you ever made a typo and were unsure of how to correct it?  In this lesson, we will show you how Microsoft Word corrects simple typos for you and how you can make your own corrections.  Included are backspace and delete, cut and paste, undo and redo, and spelling and grammar checks.

View Now |  Handouts:  Troubleshooting Microsoft Word

 

 

Lesson 4: Saving Your Document

00:02:53      

Description:  Once you have created a document in Microsoft Word, how can you save it so that you can return to it later or share it with others?  This lesson will show you the basics of how to save a document using Save and Save As.

 

View Now  Handouts:  Printing, Saving, and Opening Files

 

Lesson 5: Previewing and Printing Your Document

00:02:31     

Description:  Now that you have created and saved your document, you may want to print it.  In this lesson, you will see what it will look like when printed, including how many pages will print, and learn how to print selected pages or a portion of your document.

View Now |  Handouts:  Print Preview Tip