WORD

Microsoft Word is a word processing program used to write letters and produce professional looking documents. We practice using this program at all grade levels year round.

Starting Word

We learn to start the Word program several ways: From a desktop shortcut, quick launch toolbar and the traditional Start > Programs > Microsoft Word method.

Understanding the Microsoft Word screen layout

Castlebay students are familiarized with the screen layout and work area where we learn about the menus, toolbars, viewing choices and essential buttons.



Using Toolbars

There are well over a dozen toolbars in Word. We use several of them including the menu bar, standard toolbar, drawing toolbar, picture toolbar, and word-art toolbar. A frequently used one is the Formatting Toolbar. This toolbar is used to change or "format" text. It offers easy visual access to the most common formatting options.

Kindergartners will learn how to use this toolbar to change font sizes and colors while upper grades will explore and use every option available.



Fun Stuff

Students learn to create exciting visuals in Microsoft Word using word art and clip art.

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