Microsoft Word 2016 Tutorial

Microsoft Word 2016 Basics

• Microsoft Word 2016 is a word processing software for typing letters, reports, and documents.
• This version is different from previous versions, so experienced users may benefit from this tutorial.

Opening Microsoft Word 2016

• Open Word 2016 by double-clicking the icon on the desktop or through the Start Menu.
• In Windows 10, open the Start Menu, click All Apps, and select Word 2016.
• In Windows 7, open the Start Menu, click All Programs, select Microsoft Office, and click Word 2016.

Understanding the Backstage Area

• The Backstage area is where you manage, save, and open files, and can also print, select templates, and complete other useful tasks.
• To access the Backstage, click the File tab at the top left corner of the window.

Features of the Backstage Area

• The Info Page displays the file's name, size, and authors, as well as when the last AutoSave occurred.
• AutoSaves are Office's safety net, allowing you to recover some of your work in case of a computer shutdown.
• The New feature allows you to create a new, blank document or select from Word's template library.
• The Open feature allows you to open a previously saved file and continue editing it.
• The Save feature allows you to save your file frequently, which can be done through the button in the upper left corner or by pressing CTRL + S on the keyboard.
• The Save As feature allows you to save different copies of the same file with slightly different file names.
• The Print feature allows you to print your document using this screen.
• The Share feature allows you to email your file, upload it to a blog site, or present your document online.
• The Export feature allows you to export your document as a different document type.
• The Account feature allows you to change the colors of your Office Background and sign in with a different Microsoft Account if needed.
• The Options feature gives you access to advanced features, allows you to rearrange the ribbon, and change other settings in the application.

Creating New Documents

• When you open Word 2016, a new document is automatically started.
• You should save your document frequently to prevent loss of file in case of a computer shutdown.
• You can start entering text into the document, and the insertion point moves across the screen from right to left as you type.