Word Processing: Microsoft Word 2007- Lesson One

How To Start Microsoft Word
There are various ways of starting Microsoft word but the most common way is the use of the start menu. To start Microsoft word using the start menu, take the following steps:-
1. Click on the start menu-the  start menu appear
2. Point the mouse pointer to all programs- the all program menu appears
3. Point the mouse pointer to Microsoft office- the numerous programs in word appears
4. Point mouse pointer to Microsoft word and click. After some seconds, Microsoft word application window appears.

Exiting Microsoft Word
While in word,
1. click office button and then
2. click on exit or click on the Exit button (×) at the top right side of word.

Learning How to Type in Ward
For you to type effectively, you need to know how to use the keys below.
• Tab Key: This moves the cursor to create a paragraph space.
• Space Bar: This key creates space between two characters.
• Arrow Keys: They are four in number which are the Right, Left, Up & down arrow keys. They move the cursor on the direction the user requires.
• Home & End Keys: This moves the cursor to the beginning and end of a line respectively.
• Backspace: Deletes one character backwards from the current cursor position.
• Delete Key: This is used to delete characters from the current cursor position.
• Enter Key: This moves the cursor to the next line. It is also used to accept changes.
• Caps lock Key: This enables you to switch between capital and small letters.
• Shift Key: It also enables you to switch between capital and small letters. It is also used to locate the symbols on top of the number keys.

You can now type a full page of document. This will enable you get used to the key board and strengthen your typing skills.

Note: Getting used to the keyboard will take some time. So you don't have to be in a hurry. Also you are been trained to be a good computer operator and not a typist.