The document provides an introduction to word processing and Microsoft Word, describing word processing as using a computer to create, edit, save and print documents. It outlines the key features and interface elements of MS Word, including tabs for formatting, page layout, and reviewing documents, as well as how to create, save, open and edit documents. Keyboard shortcuts, toolbars, rulers and menus in Word are also explained to help users navigate and work with documents.

1. Submitted By :-
Jahanvi Dubey
BA(J&MC)
Batch 2021-2024
AUMP
Submitted To :-
Dr. Hemant Kumar Soni
Assistant Professor
Web Technology
Web
Technology
Assignment
Topic – Introduction to Word
Processing and MS word

2. INDEX
Introduction to
Word Processing
Introduction to MS
Word
Features Creating
Saving and Opening
Documents
Interface Toolbar Ruler
Menus Keyboard Shortcut
Editing a Document
– Moving , Scrolling
in a Document

3. INTRODUCTION
• Word Processing refers to the act of using
a computer to create, edit, save and print
documents. In order to perform word
processing, specialized software (known
as a Word Processor) .
• It allows a user to create documents that
mimic the format and style of a typical
typewriter .

4. INTRODUCTION TO MS
WORD
• Microsoft Word is a widely used
commercial word processor designed
by Microsoft. Microsoft Word is a
component of the Microsoft Office
suite of productivity software, but can
also be purchased as a stand-alone
product.
• Microsoft Word was initially launched
in 1983, and has since been revised
numerous times. It is available for
both Windows and Apple operating
systems.
• Microsoft Word is often called simply
Word or MS Word.

5. Features
• Home
• This has options like font colour, font size, font style, alignment, bullets, line spacing, etc.
All the basic elements which one may need to edit their document is available under the
Home option.
• Insert
• Tables, shapes, images, charts, graphs, header, footer, page number, etc. can all be
entered in the document.They are included in the “Insert” category.
• Design
• The template or the design in which you want your document to be created can be
selected under the Design tab. Choosing an appropriate tab will enhance the
appearance of your document.
• Page Layout
• Under the Page Layout tab comes options like margins, orientation, columns, lines,
indentation, spacing, etc.
• References
• This tab is the most useful for those who are creating a thesis or writing books or lengthy
documents. Options like citation, footnote, table of contents, caption, bibliography, etc.
can be found under this tab.
• Review
• Spell check, grammar, Thesaurus, word count, language, translation, comments, etc.
can all be tracked under the review tab. This acts as an advantage for those who get
their documents reviewed on MS Word.

6. Creating – a Document
• Create a document
• Open Word. Or, if Word is already open,
select File > New.
• In the Search for online templates box,
enter a search word like letter, resume,
or invoice. Or, select a category under the
search box like Business, Personal, or
Education.
• Click a template to see a preview. ...
• Select Create.

7. Saving and opening
documents
1. Click FILE > Save, pick or browse to a folder,
type a name for your document in the File
name box, and click Save.
2. Save your work as you go - hit Ctrl+S often.
3.Open the Microsoft Word program. In the
menu at the top, click the File menu and select
the Open option. In the Open window, find and
select the file you want to open in Microsoft
Word. You may need to click the drop-down list
next to the File name text field to change the
file type, and then select open

8. Interface
• Word's graphical user interface is a
complex system that includes the
Ribbon (introduced in Word 2007),
menus, toolbars, dialog boxes, task
panes, and more. It can help you
find ways to perform the numerous
tasks that you need to perform in
order to create your documents in
Word.

9. Toolbars
• In MS word a toolbar with
icons that allow you to open,
save, and print documents, as
well as change the font, text
size, and style of the text. Like
many programs, the Word
toolbar can be customized by
adding or deleting options. It
can even be moved to
different parts of the screen.
• There are 5 types of toolbars
• Standard toolbar
• Formatting toolbar
• Drawing toolbar
• Picture toolbar
• Word Art toolbar

10. Ruler
• Rulers in Word do more than measure.
The horizontal ruler above the
document shows the length of the
typing line and lets you quickly adjust
left and right margins and indents, set
tabs, and change column widths. The
vertical ruler along the left edge of the
document lets you adjust top and
bottom margins and change table row
height.

11. Menus
• The Menu bar is directly below the Title bar
and it displays the menu. The menu begins
with the word File and continues with Edit,
View, Insert, Format, Tools, Table, Window,
and Help.

12. Keyboard shortcut
• List of basic computer shortcut keys:
• Alt + F--File menu options in the current program.
• Alt + E--Edits options in the current program.
• F1--Universal help (for any sort of program).
• Ctrl + A--Selects all text.
• Ctrl + X--Cuts the selected item.
• Ctrl + Del--Cut selected item.
• Ctrl + C--Copy the selected item.
• Ctrl + Ins-- Copy the selected item.
• Ctrl + V--Paste the selected item.
• Shift + Ins -- Paste the selected item.
• Home -- Takes the user to the beginning of the current line.
• Ctrl + Home--Go to the beginning of the document.
• End -- Go to the end of the current line.
• Ctrl + End -- Go to the end of a document.
• Shift + Home -- Highlight from current position to beginning of the line.
• Shift + End -- Highlight from current position to end of the line.
• Ctrl + (Left arrow) -- Move one word to the left at a time.
• Ctrl + (Right arrow) -- Move one word to the right at a time.

13. Editing a
document –
moving
• Choose Edit, Cut. Right-click the
selection and choose Cut. Press
Ctrl+X. Press Shift+Delete.
Generally, the basic steps to move a
text are as follows:
1.Select the text you want to move.
2.Reposition the insertion point at the
target location.
3.Paste the text you copied.

14. Scrolling in a document
Use
If your mouse has a
scroll wheel, you
can use that to
scroll through a
document in one of
two ways:
Move
Move the mouse
pointer over your
document and roll
the scroll wheel up
or down.
Move
Move the mouse
pointer over your
document and click
the scroll wheel,
then move the
mouse up or down.