Getting Started with Word 2010

Overview/Description
Word 2010 is the newest version of Microsoft's dynamic word processing tool and it offers features that allow you to create attractive and engaging documents. The Ribbon menu, which is unique to Microsoft Office, organizes Word’s many features into related tabs and makes it easier to quickly access those you need. The new Backstage view provides a single streamlined 'stage' for all file-level tools, such as those used for saving, printing, and sharing your files. This course explores these topics and many other basics of using Word 2010, including opening the application, creating new documents, and an introduction to the many tools that will help you create and edit your documents.

Target Audience
Individuals and business users with basic computer literacy

Expected Duration (hours)
1.0

Lesson Objectives

Getting Started with Word 2010

recognize tasks you can perform in Word 2010

open a Word 2010 document

create a new document in Word 2010

distinguish between the various ways of entering, selecting, and deleting text in Word 2010

distinguish between the primary functions of key Word 2010 user interface components

use basic features of Word 2010