Microsoft Word 2013

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 How to use this Manual

Using this manual you will encounter the following features:

! Let’s Remember!
Take note of the informative reminders.

Let’s Do It!
Practical Exercises.

This is a practical guide for anyone using Microsoft® Office 2013 software.

Go to: www.specto.co/data. Follow the on screen instructions to download the appropriate data file .

Copy and paste the complete Word Processing folder to the hard drive of your computer. This folder
contains files that you will need to open during the course. Create a new folder on your hard drive named LDI
Exercises. All newly created or edited files can be saved in this folder during exercises, unless otherwise
instructed. Note that during a test you will be required to save to a different location.

This manual was written for Windows® 8 users. If a different operating system is used, some dialog boxes
may look different, but the content is the same.

A screen resolution of 1366 x 768 was used in compiling this manual. Working in a different screen resolution,
or with an application window which is not maximized, will change the look of the Office 2013 Ribbon. The
Ribbon appearance is dynamic, as it will change to fit the space available. For example, the full Ribbon may
show a group containing several options, but if space is restricted it may show a single button that you need
to click to see the same options.

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 Table of Contents

Module Goals ................................................................................................................................. 1

Introduction to Word Processing ....................................................................................................... 1
Terminology ......................................................................................................................... 1
The Word Window .......................................................................................................................... 3
The Ribbon ................................................................................................................................... 4
How to Use the Ribbon ...................................................................................................... 4
Minimize and Restore the Ribbon ........................................................................................ 5
The File Tab..................................................................................................................... 5
Using the Application ...................................................................................................................... 6
Working with Documents ............................................................................................................ 6
Open and Close .................................................................................................................... 6
Open the Word Application................................................................................................. 6
Close the Word Application ................................................................................................ 7
Open an Existing Document ............................................................................................... 7
Close a Document ............................................................................................................ 8
Create a New Document ........................................................................................................ 9
Create a New Document Based on the Default Template ........................................................ 9
Create a New Document Based on Available Templates .......................................................... 9
Save a Document................................................................................................................ 11
Save a New Document to a Location on a Drive .................................................................. 11
Save an Existing Document with the Same Name to a Location on a Drive .............................. 12
Save an Existing Document with a New Name to a Location on a Drive ................................... 12
Save a Document as another File Type ................................................................................... 13
Switch between Open Documents .......................................................................................... 13
Enhancing Productivity ............................................................................................................. 14
Set Basic Preferences in the Application ................................................................................. 14
Default File Location ....................................................................................................... 14
Set the Default File Location ........................................................................................ 15
Set the User Name ......................................................................................................... 15
Save Options ................................................................................................................. 16
Help Function ..................................................................................................................... 16
Using Help..................................................................................................................... 16
Use Zoom Tools .................................................................................................................. 18
Document Creation ...................................................................................................................... 18
Enter Text .............................................................................................................................. 19
Page View Modes ................................................................................................................ 19
Display a Document in Draft View ..................................................................................... 19
Display a Document in Print Layout View ........................................................................... 19
Display a Document in Web Layout View ............................................................................ 20
Display a Document in Read Mode .................................................................................... 20
View Buttons ................................................................................................................. 20
Enter Text into a Document .................................................................................................. 21
Insert Symbols or Special Characters ..................................................................................... 22
Select, Edit ............................................................................................................................. 22
Display and Hide Non-Printing Formatting Marks...................................................................... 22
Activate the Formatting Marks .......................................................................................... 22
De-Select the Formatting Marks ....................................................................................... 22
Select Text ........................................................................................................................ 23
Edit Text............................................................................................................................ 24

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 Add, Remove or Replace Text ........................................................................................... 24
Overtype Mode ............................................................................................................... 24
Search, Find and Replace ..................................................................................................... 26
Find Command ............................................................................................................... 26
Replace Command .......................................................................................................... 27
Move and Copy Text ............................................................................................................ 27
Move Text within a Document ........................................................................................... 28
Copy Text within a Document ........................................................................................... 28
Move Text between Open Documents ................................................................................ 28
Copy Text between Open Documents ................................................................................. 28
Delete Text ........................................................................................................................ 28
Correcting Mistakes ............................................................................................................. 29
Undo............................................................................................................................. 29
Redo ............................................................................................................................. 29
Repeat .......................................................................................................................... 29
Formatting .................................................................................................................................. 29
Text ....................................................................................................................................... 30
Font Dialog Box .............................................................................................................. 30
Mini Toolbar ................................................................................................................... 30
Font Type ...................................................................................................................... 31
Change the Font Type ................................................................................................. 31
Change the Font Size ...................................................................................................... 32
Font Style ...................................................................................................................... 32
Bold ......................................................................................................................... 32
Italic ........................................................................................................................ 32
Underline .................................................................................................................. 33
Apply Different Colours to Text ......................................................................................... 33
Apply Subscript to Text.................................................................................................... 33
Apply Superscript to Text ................................................................................................. 33
Change the Case ............................................................................................................ 33
Apply Automatic Hyphenation................................................................................................ 34
Paragraphs ............................................................................................................................. 35
Create, Merge Paragraphs .................................................................................................... 35
Create Paragraphs .......................................................................................................... 35
Merge Paragraphs ........................................................................................................... 35
Insert, Remove Soft Carriage Return (Line Break) .................................................................... 36
Good Practice in Aligning Text ............................................................................................... 36
Align Text .......................................................................................................................... 36
Indentation ........................................................................................................................ 37
Left Indent .................................................................................................................... 37
Right Indent................................................................................................................... 38
First Line Indent ............................................................................................................. 38
Set, Remove and Use Tabs ................................................................................................... 40
Different Tab Stops ......................................................................................................... 40
Set a Tab Stop ............................................................................................................... 40
Move a Tab Stop............................................................................................................. 41
Delete a Tab Stop ........................................................................................................... 41
Good Practice in Paragraph Spacing ....................................................................................... 42
Add Spacing Before (Above) or After (Below) a Paragraph .................................................... 42
Line Spacing .................................................................................................................. 43
Clear Formatting............................................................................................................. 44
Bullets and Numbering ......................................................................................................... 45

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 Create a Single Level Bulleted List .................................................................................... 45
Switch between Different Standard Bullet Styles ................................................................. 45
Create a Single Level Numbered List ................................................................................. 45
Switch between Different Number Styles............................................................................ 46
Remove Bullets and Numbering ........................................................................................ 46
Add a Box Border to a Paragraph .......................................................................................... 47
Add a Shading Colour to a Paragraph ..................................................................................... 47
Styles .................................................................................................................................... 48
Apply an Existing Character Style to Text ........................................................................... 49
Apply an Existing Paragraph Style to Text .......................................................................... 49
Copy Text Format (Format Painter)........................................................................................ 50
Objects....................................................................................................................................... 51
Table Creation ........................................................................................................................ 51
Create a Table ............................................................................................................... 51
Moving Around in a Table ................................................................................................ 52
Insert Data in a Table ..................................................................................................... 52
Edit Data in a Table ........................................................................................................ 53
Select Rows, Columns, Cells, Entire Table .......................................................................... 53
Table Tools Tabs ............................................................................................................ 53
Insert Rows and Columns ................................................................................................ 54
Delete Rows and Columns ............................................................................................... 54
Table Formatting ..................................................................................................................... 54
Modify Row Height .......................................................................................................... 54
Modify Column Width ...................................................................................................... 55
Change Column Width and Row Height by Dragging Boundaries ............................................ 55
Modify the Cell Border Width, Line Style and Colour ............................................................. 55
Add Shading (Background Colour) to Cells ......................................................................... 55
Borders and Shading Dialog Box ....................................................................................... 56
Graphical Objects .................................................................................................................... 57
Insert an Object ................................................................................................................. 57
Insert a Picture (Clip Art)................................................................................................. 57
Insert an Image from File ................................................................................................ 58
Insert a Drawing Object .................................................................................................. 59
Insert WordArt .......................................................................................................... 59
Insert a Chart ................................................................................................................ 60
Select an Object ............................................................................................................. 61
Text Wrapping ............................................................................................................... 62
Move and Copy an Object..................................................................................................... 62
Move an Object within a Document ................................................................................... 62
Copy an Object within a Document ................................................................................... 63
Move an Object between Open Documents ......................................................................... 63
Copy an Object between Open Documents ......................................................................... 63
Resize an Object ................................................................................................................. 63
Delete an Object ................................................................................................................. 64
Mail Merge .................................................................................................................................. 65
Preparation............................................................................................................................. 65
Prepare a Document as a Main Document for a Mail Merge ................................................... 65
Select a Mailing List for use in a Mail Merge ........................................................................ 66
Insert Data Fields in a Mail Merge Main Document ............................................................... 66
Preview a Mail Merge ...................................................................................................... 67
Outputs ................................................................................................................................. 68
Merge a Mailing List with a Letter...................................................................................... 68

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 Print Mail Merge Outputs .................................................................................................. 68
Mailing (Address) Labels .................................................................................................. 69
Step-by-Step Mail Merge Wizard ....................................................................................... 70
Prepare Outputs ........................................................................................................................... 71
Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 72
Page Orientation and Paper Size ............................................................................................ 72
Change the Page Orientation ............................................................................................ 72
Change the Paper Size..................................................................................................... 73
Margins ............................................................................................................................. 73
Change Margins .............................................................................................................. 73
Good Practice in Adding New Pages ........................................................................................ 74
Insert a Manual Page Break .............................................................................................. 74
Delete a Page Break ........................................................................................................ 74
Headers and Footers ............................................................................................................ 74
Add Text in Headers and Footers ....................................................................................... 75
Edit Text in Headers and Footers ....................................................................................... 75
Create a Custom Header or Footer .................................................................................... 75
Add Fields in Headers and Footers ..................................................................................... 76
Automatic Page Numbering ................................................................................................... 77
Check and Print ....................................................................................................................... 79
Spelling and Grammar ......................................................................................................... 79
Start the Spell- and Grammar-Checker .............................................................................. 79
Add Words to a Built-In Custom Dictionary ......................................................................... 80
Grammar Checking ......................................................................................................... 81
Automatic Spell- and Grammar-Check ............................................................................... 81
Printing a Document ............................................................................................................ 81
Print Preview ...................................................................................................................... 81
Print a Document ................................................................................................................ 82
Additional Exercises ...................................................................................................................... 84

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 Module Goals

Word Processing requires the candidate to demonstrate the ability to use a word processing application to
create everyday letters and documents.

The candidate shall be able to:

 Work with documents and save them in different file formats.

 Choose built-in options such as the Help function to enhance productivity.
 Create and edit small-sized word processing documents that will be ready to share and distribute.
 Apply different formats to documents to enhance them before distribution and recognize good practice
in choosing the appropriate formatting options.
 Insert tables, images and drawn objects into documents.
 Prepare documents for mail merge operations.
 Adjust document page settings, check and correct spelling before finally printing documents.

Introduction to Word Processing

Word processing is the most frequently used computer application. Word processing was developed as
specialised application programmes on mainframe computers during the 1970s. These applications evolved
from text-based editors used by programmers and computer professionals. The introduction of
microprocessors and the ability to place intelligent devices on the desks of workers at reasonable cost led to
the introduction of machines dedicated to "word processing". These were primarily used by typists, to whom
other workers sent handwritten notes or voice recordings which had to be transcribed into documents that
could be printed and returned for reviewing. Word processing operators achieved considerable time savings
as a result of:

 the faster typing speeds achieved on the electronic keyboards; and

 the use of the word processing software for tasks, such as layout and spell checking.

Time savings were compounded when the document creators could mark corrections and additions, return
them for revision in an electronic format and then double-check only the updates. Multiple fonts and superior
print quality compared to typewriters resulted in superior presentation and layout. These advantages and the
introduction of more powerful functions led to a rapid replacement of typists with word processing operators.

Well-known word processing programmes are Microsoft Word, WordPerfect and WordPro. The programme
discussed in this manual is Microsoft Word 2013.

Terminology

Document Window: The typed document appears in this window.

Cursor: A flashing line, called the cursor / insertion point, indicates the point at
which typing will occur.
View Buttons: Used to switch views. Different views are available, e.g. Print Layout, Full
Screen Reading, Draft, and Web Layout.
Horizontal Ruler: Ruler at the top of the document. The default measurement is inches, but it
can be changed to centimetres.
Vertical Ruler: Ruler to the left of the screen, with the same measurements as the horizontal
ruler.
Ribbon: The Ribbon includes buttons (icons) for regularly used computer
functions.

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Scroll Bars: Scroll bars enable the user to scroll up or down and left or right to view more
of a document.
Task Panes: Certain common tasks in Microsoft Office 2013 are organised in panes that are
displayed on the right-hand side of the window. The task pane can be kept
open while you are working and it provides commonly used commands
relevant to current tasks.
Status Bar: Displays information about the active document, such as the current page
number.
Enter Key: Word Wrap is a word processing feature that automatically moves
continuing text to the line below when the previous line becomes full. Use the
Enter key to make a new line or paragraph.
Tab key: Tabs make it easy to align text quickly and precisely. Pressing the Tab key
moves the insertion point to the next tab stop. By default, the tab stops on the
horizontal ruler are set at increments of 0.5 inch (1.27 cm).
Backspace key: Position the insertion point to the right of the text to be deleted. By pressing
the Backspace key once, you delete the character or space immediately to the
left of the insertion point.
Delete key: The Delete key deletes the character or space directly to the right of the
insertion point.
Capital Letters: When typing a single capital letter press and hold the Shift key while typing the
letter. If more words need to be typed in capital letters, press the Caps Lock
key on the keyboard.
Selecting Text: The most important rule to remember when working with Word is that, when
text or graphics need to be modified, it must first be selected.
Replacing Text: When replacing existing text with new text, there are times when it is more
efficient to retype text rather than edit it. Select the text to be replaced
and simply start typing.

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 Quick Access MS Word Maximize /
Toolbar Title Bar Help Minimize Restore

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Tabs Close

Ribbon

Horizontal Ruler

Vertical
Cursor Scroll Bar
Vertical
Ruler

Document Window

View
Buttons

Status
Bar Zoom
Level

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 The Ribbon

The Ribbon is at the top of the Word window, below the Title bar. There are various tabs, each with different
related groups of commands. These tabs are task-oriented and groups within each tab break a task into
subtasks.

Tabs

Groups

How to Use the Ribbon

Click a command icon to apply the feature. If a button is clicked, it will be highlighted
to show that the feature is applied. Click the button again to de-select it.

Some commands have a drop-down arrow, which indicates there are more
options available. Click the button to display the available options, and then
click the required option.

Some command buttons are divided into two parts. Click the top part to
apply the feature and click the drop-down arrow to display more options.

Some groups have an arrow in the bottom right corner.

This is the dialog box launcher and opens a dialog
box or task pane for more options.

When the mouse pointer is placed on any button, a screen tip is

displayed.

Certain tabs will only appear when needed, e.g. the Picture Tools tab will appear when an image is selected.
On-demand (contextual) tabs appear for other activity areas such as tables.

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 There is also a Quick Access Toolbar
above the Ribbon. This toolbar can be
customised by clicking the drop-down
arrow and adding any of the options.

Minimize and Restore the Ribbon

On the right-hand side of the Title bar, next to the Help

button, click the Ribbon Display Options button and choose
one of the following options:

 Select Auto-hide Ribbon to hide the Ribbon

completely.
 Click the Show Tabs option to only show the tab
names without any commands.
 Select Show Tabs and Commands to show all tabs
and commands.

 Alternatively, double-click any tab to minimize the Ribbon. Double-click any tab again to restore the Ribbon.
 You can continue working even if the Ribbon is minimized. If the tab names are visible, click a tab to access
the functions. Only one function can be performed at a time when the Ribbon is minimized.
 Place the mouse pointer on the Ribbon and use the scroll wheel to switch between tabs.

The File Tab

The File tab is the first tab to the left of the screen and the tab name is in a different colour. The File tab
includes options such as Save, Save As, Open and Print. The File tab interface is called Office Backstage View.
Backstage View is where a user can manage files and the data about them.

Backstage
view

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  To return to the current document, click the Back button at the top left of the screen or
press Escape on the keyboard.

Using the Application

The following outcomes are covered in this category:

 Open, close a word processing application. Open, close documents.

 Create a new document based on default template, other available template like: memo, fax, agenda.
 Save a document to a location on a drive. Save a document under another name to a location on a
drive.
 Save a document as another file type like: text file, Rich Text Format, template, software specific file
extension, version number.
 Switch between open documents.
 Set basic options/preferences in the application: user name, default folder to open, save documents.
 Use available Help functions.
 Use magnification/zoom tools.
 Display, hide built-in toolbars. Restore, minimize the ribbon.

Working with Documents

Open and Close

Open the Word Application

On the Windows 8 Start screen, click the Word 2013 button. Alternatively, when the Start screen is displayed,
start typing word 2013 to search for the application. Click the Word 2013 option from the search results.

 If you are using Windows 7, click the Start button and then select All Programs  Microsoft Office 
Microsoft Word 2013.

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Close the Word Application

Select the Close button on the Title bar.

Let’s Do It!  1

Open the Word application and use the mouse pointer to identify the following:

Title bar Status bar

Ribbon View buttons
Quick Access Toolbar File tab
Vertical Ruler Ribbon Display Options button

Open an Existing Document

Method 1
1. Click the File tab.
2. From the menu, select Open. Ensure Recent Documents is selected below the Open options.
3. Locate the desired file from the Recent Documents list displayed on the right and click to open.

List of recently
used documents

Method 2
1. Click the File tab and select Open.
2. Below the Open options, select Computer. A list of recently used folders will be displayed. If the file you
wish to open is in one of these folders, click the folder name and then select the desired file in the Open
dialog box and click Open.

List of recently
used folders

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3. If the file you wish to open is not in one of the recently used folders, click the Browse button to display
the Open dialog box. Locate the desired drive and folder where the file is saved. Select the file and click
Open.

Browse
button

Navigate to the
correct drive or
folder

Open
dialog box

Several documents can be opened at the same time. The last opened document will appear on the screen.
The rest will be minimized on the Taskbar and can be activated by clicking the relevant button.

Close a Document

Select the File tab  Close.

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