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Basic concepts of Microsoft Word: An introduction
This page, and those that follow from it, present the Basic Concepts of using Microsoft Word. For new and experienced Word users.
1. Start typing your new document
Basic steps in creating a new Word document and entering simple text.
Three rules for typing in a Word document. Within a paragraph, just keep typing. Press Enter only once at the end of every paragraph. Use the spacebar only once at the end of each sentence.
2.1 Why you should not press Enter at the end of every line
When typing in a Word document, don't press the Enter key at the end of every line. This page explains why.
2.2 Why you should press Enter only once to end a paragraph
When typing in a Word document, press Enter only once to end a paragraph. This page explains why.
2.3 Why you should use one space after each sentence
When typing in a Word document, press the spacebar only once at the end of each sentence. This page explains why.
4. In Microsoft Word, use tables and tabs to arrange text
Don't use the spacebar in Microsoft Word to position text. In Word, it's often easier to use a table to lay out text in columns.
5. Use a bulleted paragraph style for bullets and dotpoints
How to create bullets or dotpoints in Microsoft Word.
6. Make changes, fix mistakes, edit your document
Basics of editing in Microsoft Word: how to add, delete, change, copy, move and format text. How to find and replace text. How to check spelling and grammar.
7. Use page numbering and let the text flow from page to page
Don't type in page numbers by hand! How to get Microsoft Word to put page numbers in your document automatically.
Basic guide to printing your Word document.
Managing Word
Asking questions, getting help
4 ways to get free information about how to use Word.