The Word Window

As you play this presentation, fill in the Word Window Worksheet. On the

following slide, click on each labeled part of the window to identify the part of the Word window and learn about its

function.

Tabs

Document Window

Groups Sub-menus located within each

ribbon. Each group contains related

commands. Groups can be hidden by

minimizing the Ribbon.

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File Tab and Tabs The File Tab goes to the Backstage

View which is the central location for managing and sharing documents.

Each tab opens a collection of groups.

Tab names are Home, Insert, Design, Page Layout, References, Mailings, Review, View. HOME

Ribbon Is the control center in Word. Provides easy, central access to

the tasks you perform while creating a document.

Consists of Contextual Tab, Groups, and Commands.

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Help Button Located near the upper-right

corner of the Word window and is displayed as a question mark icon.

When clicked, can help find answers to questions and display information about various topics.

The F1 key will also open the Help menu.

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Ruler Displays at the top edge of the

document window just below the Ribbon.

To view the ruler, click on the View tab. Click in the box next to Ruler in the Show group.

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Status Bar Located at the bottom of the

document window. Gives information about the

document, the progress of current tasks, and the status of certain commands.

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Scroll Bar Allows different portions of the

document to be displayed in the document window.

The vertical scroll bar is on the right edge of the document window; the horizontal scroll bar is at the bottom of the document window. HOME

Quick Access Toolbar

Provides easy access to frequently used commands.

Commands are always available, regardless of task being performed.

Other commands may be added by clicking the More button to the right of the toolbar. HOME

Document Window Allows you to see the document. Contains an insertion point,

mouse pointer, scroll bar, and status bar.

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View Buttons & Zoom Located on the right edge of the

status bar. View choices include Read Mode,

Print Layout and Web Layout. Zoom allows you to Zoom In and

Zoom Out on the document.

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Title Bar Located at the top of the Word

screen to the right of the Quick Access Toolbar.

Shows the name of the open document.

Contains the help button, ribbon display options, minimize, maximize, and close buttons.

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