00:09 Microsoft Word is a powerful word processing program. 00:13 You can use it to create documents… resumes… newsletters… and just about anything else 00:20 you can imagine. 00:23 When you open Word, there's a good chance you'll be taken to the start screen first. 00:27 From here, you can access recent documents, or create something new—either from scratch, 00:32 or from a template. 00:33 In this example, we'll click Blank Document. 00:38 Next you might want to take a minute to explore the interface, and make sure you know your 00:41 way around. 00:42 Why don't we begin with the ribbon (which is the collection of tools and features at 00:46 the top of the screen)? 00:49 The ribbon is divided into tabs like Design… 00:52 Insert… and Home, so you can easily find what you're looking for. 00:57 There are also commands on each tab that have been organized into groups. 01:01 For example, if you look closely at the Font group, you'll find it has everything you need 01:05 to work with text, including options like bold, italics, font color, and size. 01:10 Some groups even have an arrow in the bottom right corner that you can click to view even 01:14 more commands. 01:19 If you ever feel like the ribbon is taking up too much space, you can always hide or 01:23 minimize it. 01:24 All you have to do is click the arrow in the upper right corner… then choose the option 01:28 you want. 01:31 Also in the upper right corner is a place where you can access your Microsoft account. 01:36 Here you can update your photo, manage your account settings, or switch to a different 01:40 account all together. 01:43 For help creating documents, take a look at the Tell me feature. 01:47 It works just like a regular search bar, allowing you to quickly find the right tool or command. 01:52 All you have to do is enter what you want... and you'll be given a list of options. 01:58 You can use the command directly from the menu without having to find it on the ribbon. 02:03 You can even customize your copy of Word to make certain commands more convenient. 02:08 Take the quick access toolbar in the upper left corner. 02:11 This area gives you access to frequently used commands like Save and Undo, no matter where 02:16 you are on the ribbon. 02:17 To add more commands, just click the tiny arrow next to the toolbar… then choose the 02:22 ones you want. 02:23 I'm going to add New and also Quick Print because I use both of these commands pretty 02:28 frequently. 02:32 Now let's take a look at the work area itself. 02:34 That's the space in the center where you'll actually create and edit documents. 02:38 In this example, I've opened a report that I'm working on. 02:42 In the bottom left corner, you'll find your current page number and word count. 02:46 At the top and to the left, you should see two small rulers. 02:50 These make it easier to adjust your document and control the layout of your text. 02:55 To show or hide the rulers, go to the View tab… then check or uncheck the box next 03:00 to Ruler. 03:06 In the bottom right corner, you'll find a few more tools that let you change the way 03:09 your document is displayed. 03:11 Here's what they look like up close. 03:14 To zoom in or out, click and drag the zoom control. 03:18 The number next to the slider will tell you what the zoom percentage is. 03:23 You can also switch between different document views using these three icons. 03:29 Read Mode opens the document full-screen. 03:32 This view is great for reading large amounts of text, or simply reviewing your work. 03:37 Print Layout is the default. 03:38 It shows you what the document will look like on the printed page. 03:42 Web Layout displays the document as a web page. 03:45 This can be useful if you're actually using Word to publish content to the web. 03:51 Last but not least, I'd like to give you a quick tour of the backstage view. 03:55 You can get there by clicking the File tab (just look for it on the far left of the ribbon). 04:01 Here you can access all kinds of information related to your current document (and more). 04:06 This includes commands like New… 04:07 Open… 04:08 Save… and Print. 04:11 All you have to do is click an item… and it'll open in the right pane. 04:16 This makes it easy to find what you're looking for, and review your options, all in one place. 04:22 That covers the basics of Microsoft Word! 04:25 Now that you're comfortable with the interface—including the backstage view, the ribbon, and the work 04:29 area—you're ready to start your first document.