Microsoft Word 2016 Basics

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What is Microsoft Word 2016 primarily used for?

Creating spreadsheets

Designing presentations

Authoring and formatting business and personal documents (correct)

Managing databases

What can you use Microsoft Word 2016 to create?

Only tables and indexes

Only text documents

Documents that incorporate graphics such as charts and diagrams (correct)

Only e-mail messages

What is the purpose of applying styles and themes in Microsoft Word 2016?

To give documents a consistent look (correct)

To create a table of contents

To create charts and diagrams

To change the font size

What can you reuse in Microsoft Word 2016?

Ready-made content and formatted elements such as cover pages and sidebars Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Microsoft Office working environment?

To make working with Office documents as intuitive as possible Signup and view all the answers

What is the horizontal bar called in Microsoft Office 2016 programs?

The ribbon Signup and view all the answers

How are commands organized on the ribbon in Microsoft Office 2016 programs?

On task-specific tabs Signup and view all the answers

What forms do commands generally take on the ribbon?

Buttons and lists Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the ribbon in Word?

It is dynamic, meaning its appearance changes as the width of the ribbon changes. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the buttons on the ribbon when the width of the ribbon decreases?

They decrease in size and shape, and some may hide. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the scroll arrow that appears when the window becomes too narrow?

To display hidden groups. Signup and view all the answers

What is the similarity between Word 2016 and its previous versions?

They have a similar interface, with some changes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first screen you see when you open Word for the first time?

The Start Screen. Signup and view all the answers

What is the system used by Word instead of traditional menus?

A tabbed Ribbon system. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the groups on the Ribbon?

To organize related commands. Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action for users who are new to Word or have more experience with older versions?

Take some time to become familiar with the Word 2016 interface. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introducing Microsoft Word 2016

Microsoft Word 2016 is a sophisticated word processing program that helps users create and format documents efficiently.
It can be used to create professional-looking documents with graphics, apply styles and themes, store and reuse content, and more.
Word 2016 provides powerful tools for all word processing needs, building on previous versions.

Modifying the Display of the Ribbon

The Microsoft Office working environment aims to make working with Office documents intuitive.
The ribbon is a horizontal bar that appears across the top of each program window, organizing commands into task-specific tabs and feature-specific groups.
Commands on the ribbon adapt to available space, changing in size, shape, and presence as the width of the ribbon changes.

The Word Interface

When opening Word for the first time, the Start Screen appears, allowing users to create a new document, choose a template, and access recently edited documents.
The Word interface uses a tabbed Ribbon system instead of traditional menus.
Each tab on the Ribbon contains several groups of related commands, making it easier to navigate and use the program.

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Learn the basics of Microsoft Word 2016, a powerful word processing program for creating professional-looking documents with impressive graphics and consistent styles.