| Introduction to Microsoft Word 2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Microsoft word is a word processing program that has a variety of uses.� You may create business or personal letters, formal and informal documents, and even add personal touches to your work with pictures.� As a student you may use Word 2000 for school papers and creating outlines.� Word could be used to create business applications such as fliers, advertisements, brochures, or even create coupons for redemption. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| This lesson is designed to get you started using some of the basic features of Word 2000.� First, select Microsoft Word 2000 from either the Novell-delivered Application screen or from the Quick Launch window off the task bar.� Of course you can always click on the Start button, go to Programs, then go to Microsoft Word 2000 and click.� The program should open in a couple of seconds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| ��� 1.� Begin by typing the following information (double space between): | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Your Name | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. Save your document as "Intro to Word" in your student folder on the network.� Go to "File" and select "Save As", then click the down arrow in the Save in window to select the Network folder: Students on Cvms1\Vol1(Y:), then find your folder name and click on it to save the file in your folder.� Once your document file has been saved to a folder, you may click on the icon or symbol that is a picture of a diskette to save any other changes you make to your document.� | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| This icon is found on the toolbar underneath the top menu bar. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| The following graphic depicts the menu bars for Word 2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The first bar is your Title Bar. The second bar is your Menu Bar.� The third bar is your Standard Toolbar. |
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| The fourth bar is your Formatting Toolbar. The fifth bar is your Ruler. |
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| We will learn more about these toolbars as we use the program. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. At this point you need to add a title to your document.� Single space two times (press the ENTER key twice) to leave space between your heading and title. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type the title "My Goals and Dreams" then single space two more times.� You may now type a two paragraph essay on your own personal goals and dreams.� As a suggestion, you may write about future aspirations, outside activities you enjoy, educational goals, how you positively impact your family, friends, or your community.� You may want to write about the type of career you wish to have.� Each paragraph should include a topic sentence and at least four supporting sentences. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Once you finish the essay, center the title by selecting it and highlighting it; then click on the CENTER button | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| The center button is found on the alignment tools next to the 'align left button'.� There are four sets of alignment choices, select the one with lines centered under each other. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| The essay document should look similar to the following: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Your Name | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| My Goals and Dreams | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| I have many goals and dreams for myself. My goals have to do with my education, jobs, and how I want to help others. My main goal is to finish high school and graduate. After I graduate, I want to go to college. When I am in college, I want to have a part-time job. My dream while in college is to study nursing. Helping others is something I like to do, and being a nurse is a good way to help people. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nurses have an important job. They help those who are injured or sick, and they also assist doctors. When I get a job as a nurse, I hope to fulfill my dream of buying a house. I also want to help my mom get her dream car. I think it would be good to travel to different places and help people if they are sick or need health care. I know that with hard work and support I will be able to accomplish my goals and dreams. | ||||||||||||||||||||||