How do I use Microsoft Word?

A simple way to use Microsoft Word is:

1. Open Word.
   • Press the Windows logo key, type Word, and press Enter.
2. Start a document.
   • Select Blank document to start from scratch, or choose a template.
3. Type text.
   • Click in the page and start typing.
   • The status bar at the bottom shows the page number and word count.
4. Format text.
   • Select the text.
   • On the Home tab, use options like Bold, Italic, Bullets, and Numbering.
5. Add items.
   • Go to the Insert tab to add pictures, shapes, or other media.
6. Save work.
   • Word can automatically save content as work continues.
   • To manually save changes, press Ctrl+S.
7. Open a recent document.
   • In Word, recent files can be opened from the recent documents list.
8. Use voice typing.
   • On the Home tab, select Dictate and start speaking.
   • A red recording icon shows that Dictate is listening.

If using a screen reader, Word also supports keyboard actions such as:

• Ctrl+A to select all text
• Ctrl+H to find and replace text

References:

• Write great papers with Microsoft Word
• Basic tasks using a screen reader with Word
• Use a screen reader to insert and change text in Word