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MS Word

Welcome to the chapter on MS Word for Class 9. In this chapter, you will learn about Microsoft Word, its features, and how to use it to create, edit, and format documents. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to use MS Word for your school projects and assignments.

Introduction to MS Word

MS Word is a word processing software developed by Microsoft. It is used to create, edit, format, and print documents such as letters, reports, and essays.

Starting MS Word

  • Click on the Start menu.
  • Search for "Microsoft Word" and click to open it.
  • A blank document will appear, ready for you to type.

Main Features of MS Word

  • Ribbon: The toolbar at the top with tabs like Home, Insert, Design, Layout, etc.
  • Quick Access Toolbar: Contains shortcuts for Save, Undo, Redo, etc.
  • Document Area: The white space where you type your text.
  • Status Bar: Shows information like page number and word count.

Basic Operations

  • Typing Text: Click in the document area and start typing.
  • Saving a Document: Click File > Save or press Ctrl+S. Give your file a name and choose where to save it.
  • Opening a Document: Click File > Open and select your file.
  • Printing a Document: Click File > Print to print your work.

Formatting Text

  • Change font style, size, and color.
  • Make text bold, italic, or underlined.
  • Align text to the left, center, or right.
  • Add bullet points or numbering.

Inserting Elements

  • Insert pictures, shapes, and tables.
  • Add headers, footers, and page numbers.
  • Insert hyperlinks to websites.

Useful Tools in MS Word

  • Spell check and grammar check.
  • Find and replace words.
  • Word count tool.
  • Track changes for editing and reviewing documents.

Fun Activity: Make a Poster!

Open MS Word and create a colorful poster about your favorite hobby. Use different fonts, colors, and insert a picture!

Summary

  • MS Word is used to create and edit documents.
  • You can format text, insert pictures, and use many helpful tools.
  • Learning MS Word helps you with school projects and assignments.

Practice Questions

  1. How do you open MS Word?
  2. Name two things you can insert into a Word document.
  3. What is the use of the Save button?
  4. How can you check spelling in your document?
  5. What is the Ribbon in MS Word?

Challenge Yourself

  • Create a table in MS Word and fill it with your weekly timetable.
  • Write a short paragraph about your school and format it using different fonts and colors.

Did You Know?

  • MS Word was first released in 1983!
  • You can save your Word document as a PDF file.

Glossary

  • Document: A file created in MS Word.
  • Ribbon: The toolbar at the top of MS Word with many options.
  • Formatting: Changing the look of your text or document.

Answers to Practice Questions

  1. Click the Start menu, search for "Microsoft Word", and open it.
  2. Pictures, tables, shapes, headers, footers (any two).
  3. To save your work so you can open it later.
  4. Use the spell check tool or press F7.
  5. The Ribbon is the toolbar at the top with tabs like Home, Insert, and Layout.

Practice using MS Word to make your school work neat, colorful, and creative!

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