MS Word
Welcome to the chapter on MS Word for Class 7. In this chapter, you will learn about Microsoft Word, a popular word processing software. By the end of this chapter, you will know how to create, edit, format, and save documents using MS Word!
Introduction
MS Word is a program used to write and edit documents. It helps you create letters, reports, essays, and more. You can add text, images, tables, and make your document look attractive.
Starting MS Word
- Click on the MS Word icon to open the program.
- You will see a blank document where you can start typing.
Main Features of MS Word
- Ribbon: The toolbar at the top with many buttons and options.
- File Menu: Used to create, open, save, and print documents.
- Formatting: Change the font, size, color, and style of your text.
- Insert: Add pictures, tables, shapes, and charts.
- Page Layout: Set margins, orientation, and size of the page.
- Review: Check spelling, grammar, and add comments.
Creating and Saving a Document
- Type your text in the blank document.
- Click File > Save to save your work.
- Give your document a name and choose where to save it.
Formatting Text
- Select the text you want to format.
- Use the Home tab to change font, size, color, bold, italic, and underline.
- Align text to left, center, or right.
Inserting Objects
- Go to the Insert tab.
- Add pictures, tables, shapes, charts, and headers/footers.
Printing a Document
- Click File > Print to print your document.
- Choose the printer and number of copies.
Fun Activity: Make a Poster!
Use MS Word to make a colorful poster about your favorite hobby. Add pictures, shapes, and use different fonts!
Summary
- MS Word is used to create and edit documents.
- You can format text, insert objects, and print your work.
- Learning MS Word helps you make neat and attractive documents.
Practice Questions
- How do you save a document in MS Word?
- Name two things you can insert into a Word document.
- Which tab is used to format text?
- How do you print your document?
- What is the Ribbon in MS Word?
Challenge Yourself
- Create a table in MS Word showing your weekly timetable.
- Write a short story and format it using different fonts and colors.
Did You Know?
- MS Word was first released in 1983!
- You can add page numbers and headers/footers to your document.
Glossary
- Document: A file created in MS Word.
- Ribbon: The toolbar with buttons and options at the top.
- Format: To change the look of text or objects.
- Insert: To add something to your document.
Answers to Practice Questions
- Click File > Save, give a name, and choose where to save.
- Pictures, tables, shapes, charts (any two).
- Home tab.
- Click File > Print.
- The toolbar at the top with many buttons and options.
Practice using MS Word to make your documents neat and creative!