Home
The Home tab in Microsoft Word is the default tab that contains
the most commonly used commands for formatting text and paragraphs. The Home
tab is a powerful tool that can help you to quickly and easily format your
documents. By learning how to use the commands on the Home tab, you can save
time and improve the appearance of your documents.
Here are some of the most common tasks that you can perform using
the commands on the Home tab.
Font Face ::- A font face in Microsoft Word
is the design of the text. It includes the shape, size, and weight of the text.
The default font face in Word is Calibri, but you can change it to any other
font that is installed on your computer.
Font Size ::- Font size in Microsoft Word
refers to the size of the text in a document. The default font size in Word is
11, but you can change it to any size you want.
Increase Font ::- Select the text and click
increase font to increase the font size of your document.
Decrease Font ::- Select the text and click
decrease font to decrease the font size of your document.
Clear Formatting ::- In Microsoft Word, clear
formatting is the process of removing all formatting from selected text. This
includes font, font size, font color, text alignment, line spacing, and other
formatting attributes.
Bold ::- In Microsoft Word, bold is a formatting style that makes the text
appear thicker and darker. It is often used to emphasize important text, such
as headings, titles, or keywords.
Italic ::- Italic in Microsoft Word is a
font style that slants the letters evenly to the right. It is used to emphasize
certain words or phrases in a document.
Underline ::- Underline in Microsoft Word is
a formatting feature that applies a line underneath the selected text. It can
be used to emphasize text, such as headings, keywords, or important phrases.
There are several ways to underline text in Microsoft Word.
Strikethrough ::- Strikethrough is a text
formatting option in Microsoft Word that allows you to draw a line through
selected text. This can be used to indicate that the text is no longer valid,
has been superseded, or is simply for reference purposes.
Subscript ::- Subscript in MS Word is a text formatting
option that allows you to type text smaller than the normal line of type and
set slightly below it. This can be used to indicate chemical formulas,
mathematical equations, or other technical information.
Superscript ::- superscript is commonly
used to add references (for footnotes), copyright or trademark symbols,
and in equations for scientific and mathematical texts. Subscript is mainly
reserved for chemical compounds.
Change Case ::- Change case is a feature
in Microsoft Word that allows you to change the capitalization of text. You can
use change case to change all the letters in a selection to uppercase,
lowercase, or title case. You can also use change case to capitalize the first
letter of each word in a selection, or to toggle between two different cases.
Text Highlight Color ::- A text highlighter in
Microsoft Word is a tool that allows you to highlight text in a document. This
can be used to highlight important information. To use the text highlighter,
first select the text that you want to highlight.
Font Color ::- Font color in Microsoft Word is the color of the text in a
document. You can customize your document text in any color.
Bullets ::- Bullets in Microsoft Word are symbols that are used to mark the
beginning of a new item in a list. Bullets can be used to organize text and
make it easier to read.
Numbering ::- Numbering in Microsoft Word is a feature that allows you to
create a list of items that are automatically numbered. This can be useful for
a variety of tasks, such as creating instructions, outlines, or presentations.
Multilevel List ::- A multilevel list is a type of
list in Microsoft Word that allows you to create nested lists, with sublists
indented below the main list items. This can be useful for creating outlines,
presentations, or other documents that require a hierarchical structure.
Decrease Indent ::- Decrease Indent in Microsoft word is use
for move the paragraph 1 step backward.
Increase Indent ::- Increase Indent in Microsoft
word is use for create a sub paragraph or move the paragraph 1 step forward.
Sort ::- In Microsoft Word, sort is a feature that allows you to
organize text or data in a specific order. You can sort text alphabetically,
numerically, or by date. You can also sort by multiple criteria, such as by
first name and then by last name.
Show/Hide ::- The "Show/Hide"
button on the Home tab in Microsoft Word allows you to show or hide formatting
marks in your document. Formatting marks are non-printing characters that
indicate the structure of your document, such as spaces, tabs, and paragraph
breaks.
Align Text Left ::- Left alignment in MS Word is a
text alignment option that aligns text to the left margin of a paragraph. Left
alignment is the default text alignment in MS Word.
Center ::- Center text in MS Word is a
feature that allows you to align text in the center of a document. This can be
useful for creating titles, headings, or other types of text where you want it
to be evenly spaced between the left and right margins.
Align Text Right ::- Align
Right in
Microsoft Word is a feature that allows you to align text to the right margin
of a document. This can be useful for creating tables, lists, or other types of
documents where you want the text to be aligned in a specific way.
Justify ::- In Microsoft Word, justify is a
text alignment option that aligns the text evenly on both the left and right
margins.
Line Spacing ::- Line spacing in Microsoft Word
refers to the amount of space between the lines of text in a paragraph. The
default line spacing in Word is 1.15, which means that there is 1.15 times the
height of the font between each line of text. This gives the text a slightly
more open appearance than single spacing, which has no space between the lines
of text.
Shading ::- Line shading in Microsoft Word
is a feature that allows you to add a background color to a line or paragraph.
This can be used to add visual interest to your document or to highlight
important information.
border ::- A border in MS Word is a line
that is drawn around a selection of text or a page. Borders can be used to add
visual interest to your document, to highlight important information, or to create
a more professional look.
Styles ::- A style in Microsoft Word is a collection of formatting attributes
that can be applied to text. Styles can be used to quickly and easily format
text, and they can also help to ensure that your document has a consistent look
and feel.
Change Styles ::- The Change
Styles
feature in Microsoft Word allows you to modify the formatting of existing
styles. This can be useful if you want to make minor changes to a style, or if
you want to create a new style that is based on an existing style.
Find ::- Find in MS Word is a feature that allows you to search for
specific text or phrases in a document.
Replace ::- Replace in MS Word is a feature that allows you to search
for specific text or phrases in a document and replace them with other text or
phrases.
Select ::- In Microsoft Word, "select" refers to the process
of highlighting text so that it can be edited, formatted, or otherwise
manipulated.
Insert
· Cover Page::- Use a cover page that is
appropriate for the type of document that you are creating. For example, if you
are creating a business proposal, you might want to use a formal cover page
with a professional design.
Blank
Page::- Add
a bland page in your current document to write more.
Page
Break::- A
blank page in Microsoft Word is a page that does not contain any text or
formatting. It is a blank slate that you can use to add new content to your
document. You can insert a blank page anywhere in your document, before or
after existing text.
Table::- Microsoft Word table options
allow you to customize the appearance and behavior of tables in your documents.
You can use these options to change the size, borders, shading, and alignment
of tables, with the help of table you can create a data sheet
·
Table
size: You can use the Table
Size options to specify the number of rows and columns in your table, as well
as the width and height of each cell.
·
Table
borders: You can use the Table
Borders options to add borders to your table, and to specify the style, color,
and width of the borders.
·
Table
shading: You can use the Table
Shading options to add shading to your table, and to specify the color and
pattern of the shading.
·
Table
Theme: You can customize the
table as you want in different theme and design.
Picture::- You can add a picture in your
document.
Clip
Art::- You can add a picture in your
document without download by clip art.
Shapes::- Shapes in Microsoft Word are
graphical objects that can be used to add visual interest and clarity to your
documents. They can be used to create diagrams, and add a shape to your
documents.
SmartArt::- A SmartArt graphic is a
visual representation of your information and ideas. You create one by choosing
a layout that fits your message and rank 1st, 2nd or
3rd easily.
Chart::- A chart in Microsoft Word is a
visual representation of data. Charts can be used to illustrate trends,
comparisons, and relationships between data points. There are many different
types of charts available in Word, including bar charts, line charts, pie
charts, and more.
Hyperlink::- Hyperlink is use for link our
document with Web page or E-mail.
Bookmarks::- A bookmark in Microsoft Word is
a named location in a document that you can jump to quickly.
Cross
Reference::- Cross
references can be used to quickly and easily direct readers to other sections
of your document, such as tables, figures, or headings.
Header::- A header in Microsoft Word is a
section of the document that appears at the top of each page. It can contain
text, images, or other elements.
Footer::- A Footer in Microsoft Word is a
section of the document that appears at the bottom of each page. It can contain
text, images, or other elements.
Page
Number::- A page number in
Microsoft Word is a number that appears at the top or bottom of each page of a
document. It is used to help readers keep track of their place in the document.
Text
Box::- Type
a quote from the document or the summary of an interesting point. You can
position the text box anywhere in the document. Use the Text Box Tools tab to
change the formatting of the pull quote text box.
Quick
Parts::- A
quick part in Microsoft Word is a reusable block of text or other content that
can be inserted into a document with a single click. Quick parts can be used to
save time and effort by eliminating the need to type the same text or content
over and over again.
Word
Art::- WordArt
is a feature in Microsoft Word that allows you to create text with special
effects, such as shadowed, mirrored, or rotated text. You can use WordArt to
add a touch of personality to your documents, or to create eye-catching
headlines or titles.
Drop
Cap::- A word cap in Microsoft Word is
a large, decorative letter that appears at the beginning of a paragraph. It can
be used to add visual interest to your documents and to make them more visually
appealing.
Signature
Line::- A
signature line in Microsoft Word is a special type of text box that is used to
collect a signature from a document signer. It is typically used in contracts,
agreements, and other documents that require a physical signature.
Date
& Time::- Date
and time in MS Word is a feature that allows you to insert the current date and
time into your document. You can choose from a variety of date and time
formats, and you can also customize the format to meet your needs.
Object::- In MS Word, an object is a
self-contained item that can be inserted into a document. Objects can include
things like pictures, charts, tables, and even other documents. Objects can be
used to add visual interest and functionality to your documents.
Equation::- An equation in MS Word is a
mathematical expression that can be inserted into a document. Equations can be
used to represent formulas, equations, and other mathematical expressions.
Symbol::-A symbol in Microsoft Word is a
character that is not found on the keyboard. Symbols can be used to add
emphasis, clarity, or a touch of personality to your documents.
Page Layout
The Page Layout tab in
Microsoft Word contains a variety of tools that allow you to control the
appearance of your document pages. Here are the tools—
· Themes::-: A theme is a set of
coordinated colors, fonts, and effects that can be applied to your document to
give it a consistent look and feel. To apply a theme to your document, click
the Themes button and select a theme from the Theme tab.
· Page Setup::- The Page Setup group
contains tools for setting the page orientation, size, margins, and other
page-related options.
·
Margins::- to change the margins of your
document, click the Margins button and enter new values in the Margins dialog
box.
·
Orientation::- To change the page orientation of your document, click the
Orientation button and select Portrait or Landscape.
·
page size::- To change the page size of your document, click the Size
button and select a size from the gallery.
·
Column::- You can change the page format
and dived the page in two side, three side, or left and right side.
·
Breaks::- You can dived the paragraph in
two pages.
·
Line Number::- Continuous: This option will add line
numbers to all of the pages in your document. Restart Each Page: This
option will start the line numbering over at 1 on each new page. Restart
Each Section: This option will start the line numbering over at 1 on
each new section. Suppress for Current Section: This option
will remove line numbering from the current section.
·
Hyphenation::- Automatic: This option will
automatically hyphenate words as needed to fit the text within the
margins. Manual: This option will allow you to manually
hyphenate words as needed. No hyphenation: This option will
prevent Word from hyphenating any words.
· Page Background::- The Page Background group
contains tools for adding a watermark, page color, or border to your document.
· Watermark::- To add a watermark to your
document, click the Watermark button and write your text for watermark and if
you want a picture so select a watermark from the gallery.
· Page Color::- To color your page add a page
color to your document, click the Page Color button and select a color from the
gallery.
· Page Border::- To add a border to your
document, click the Borders button and select a border style from the gallery.
· Paragraph::- The Paragraph group
contains tools for formatting paragraphs, such as indenting, aligning, and
spacing.
· Indent::- To indent a paragraph, click
the Left Indent or Right Indent box and enter a value.
· Spacing::- To increase or decrease
the spacing between paragraphs, click the Line Spacing box and enter a value.
· Arrange::- The Arrange group
contains tools for positioning objects on your document pages.
· Position::- This command allows you
to specify how an object is positioned relative to the page or other objects.
· Bring to Front::- This command moves the
selected object to the front of all other objects on the page.
· Send to Back::- This command moves the
selected object to the back of all other objects on the page.
· Text Wrapping::- This command allows you
to specify how text wraps around an object.
· Align::- This command allows you
to align multiple objects on the page.
· Group::- This command groups
multiple objects together so that they can be treated as a single object.
· Rotate::- This command allows you
to rotate an object around its center horizontally or vertically.
review
The Review tab in Microsoft
Word provides a number of tools for reviewing and managing documents. Here are
some of the most common tasks that you can perform using the Review tab:-
Proofing
The Proofing group contains tools for checking spelling, grammar, and style.
· Spelling & Grammar::- This button checks the
spelling and grammar of the selected text or the entire document.
· Research::- This button opens a
research pane where you can look up information about the selected word or
phrase.
· Thesaurus::- This button displays a
list of synonyms for the selected word.
· Translate::- This button translates
the selected text or the entire document into a different language.
· Set Language::- This button allows you to
set the language for the selected text or the entire document.
· Word count::- Count the all words in single page.
Comments
The Comments group contains tools for adding and managing comments.
· New Comment::- This button adds a new
comment to the document.
· Delete Comment::- This button deletes the
selected comment.
· Previous comment::- Jump to previous comment.
· Next Comments::- Jump to next comment.
Changes
The Changes group contains tools for reviewing and managing changes to a document.
· Accept::- This button accepts the
selected change.
· Reject::- This button rejects the
selected change.
· Accept all Changes::- This button accepts all
changes in the document.
· Reject all Changes::- This button rejects all changes in the document.
Compare
The Compare group contains
tools for comparing two different versions of a document.
· Compare::- This button compares two
different versions of a document and displays the differences between them.
· Combine::- This button combines two different versions of a document into a single document.
Protect
The Protect group contains tools for protecting a document from unauthorized changes.
· Protect document::- To protect a document
from unauthorized changes, click on the "Protect" button in the
Protect group. Word will then open a Protect Document dialog box where you can
specify the type of protection that you want to apply to the document.
· Restrict Editing::- This button restricts
editing of the document to specific users.
The View tab in Microsoft Word
provides a variety of options for viewing your document. You can use the
options in this tab to change the layout of your document, show or hide
elements, adjust the zoom level, and work with multiple windows.
Views
The Document Views group
contains the following options:
· Print Layout:- Print Layout displays your document as it will appear when printed. This view is useful for checking the layout of your document and making sure that all of the text and images will fit on the page.
· Full Screen Reading:- Full Screen Reading hides
all of the toolbars and menus, so you can focus on reading your document. This
view is also useful for reviewing long documents.
· Web Layout :- Web Layout displays
your document as it would appear in a web browser. This view is useful for
creating web pages or documents that will be viewed online.
· Outline displays:- Outline displays
your document as an outline, with the headings and subheadings indented. This
view is useful for organizing your thoughts and planning your document.
· Draft:- Draft displays your
document with a minimal amount of formatting. This view is useful for quickly
typing a draft of your document.
Show/Hide
The Show/Hide group contains
the following options:
· Gridlines:- displays a grid of lines
behind your document. This can be helpful for aligning text and objects.
· Document Map:-
Zoom
The Zoom group contains the
following options:
· Zoom:- Zoom allows you to
zoom in and out of your document. This can be helpful for viewing details or
getting a better overview of your document.
· 200%:- Adjust the page and zoom 200%
in all direction.
· 100%:- Adjust the page and zoom 100%
in all direction.
· 75%:- Adjust the page and zoom 75% in
all direction.
· Page Width:- Page Width displays
your document at a width that fits on the screen.
· Whole Page:- Whole Page displays your
document at its actual size.
· Custom:- Adjust the page yourself in any
percentage(%) .
· Many Pages:- Show all pages in small size in
1 page.
· 100%:- Adjust the page and zoom 100%
in all direction.
· One Page:- Automatically adjust the page
1 in page format.
· Two Page:- Automatically adjust the page
2 in page format.
Window
The Window group contains the
following options:
· Split:- splits the document
window into two panes, so you can view two different parts of the document at
the same time.
· View Side by Side:- View Side by
Side displays two documents side by side, so you can compare them.
· Synchronous Scrolling:- Synchronous
Scrolling synchronizes the scrolling of two documents, so they scroll
together.
· Reset Window Position:- Reset Window
Position resets the position of the document window.
· Switch Windows:- Switch
Windows displays a list of open documents, so you can switch to a
different document.
