To create a new word processing document and save the document on the hard drive (Microsoft Windows)…

1. Click on the “Start” button at the far left bottom corner of your screen.
2. Select “Programs” from the Start menu.
3. Select “Microsoft Word” from the Programs menu.
4. Create your document.
5. Select “File” from the top left hand corner of your screen.
6. Select “Save As” from the File menu.
7. Select the location to save the file from the “Save In” prompt at the top of this box.
8. Click “Save.”

To bold text in a word processing document (Microsoft Word)…

1. In your Word document, select the text to be bolded by holding down the right mouse button directly in front of said text and move the mouse form left to right.
2. Right click on the “B” icon at the top middle of your screen.

To underline text in a word processing document (Microsoft Word)…

1. In your Word document, select the text to be underlined by holding down the right mouse button directly in front of said text and move the mouse form left to right.
2. Right click on the “U” icon at the top middle of your screen.

To change the font of text in a word processing document (Microsoft Word)…

1. In your Word document, select the text that is to be changed to a subsequent font by holding down the right mouse button directly in front of said text and move the mouse from left to right.
2. Right click on “Format” at the top middle of your screen. Right click on “Font.”
3. Select the font from the preview window that selected text is to be changed to.
4. Right click “Ok.”

To copy and paste text in a word processing document (Microsoft Word)…

1. In your Word document, select the text that is to be copied by holding down the right mouse button directly in front of said text and move the mouse from left to right.
2. Release the right mouse button and select “Edit” from the top left of your screen.
3. Select “Copy” from the Edit menu.
4. Move the mouse cursor to the place that the copied text is desired to be placed.
5. Right click on “Edit” from the top left of your screen.
6. Click “Paste” from the edit menu.

To insert a graphic into a word processing document (Microsoft Word)…

1. In your Word document, right click on “Insert” at the top left of your screen.
2. Select “Picture.”
3. Select “Clip Art.”
4. Select “Search.”
5. Right click on specific clip art you would like to insert.

To print a word processing document (Microsoft Word)…

1. In your Word document, right click on “File” at the top left of your screen.
2. Select “Print.”
3. Configure any printing preferences desired (# of pages, quality of print, etc.)
4. Right click on “Ok.”

File Management | Basic Word Processing Activity | Basic Trouble Shooting | Browsing/Searching the Internet | Tech Proficiency

Please be sure to study the vocabulary words given with the Student Technology Brochure.  There will be a 25 question multiple-choice test on these terms.

You may call the Reading Center to setup an appointment for assistance to help you prepare for the Student Technology Proficiency at (217) 581-7898.