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Introduction to Windows and Introduction to Ms-word

Microsoft Windows is a family of graphical operating systems developed by Microsoft, dominating the PC market with approximately 90% usage. The document outlines the evolution of Windows, highlighting key versions such as Windows 3.1 and Windows 95, as well as features of Microsoft Word, a word processing software that allows users to create, edit, and format documents. It also provides instructions on how to start MS Word using different methods.

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Introduction to Windows and Introduction to Ms-word

Microsoft Windows is a family of graphical operating systems developed by Microsoft, dominating the PC market with approximately 90% usage. The document outlines the evolution of Windows, highlighting key versions such as Windows 3.1 and Windows 95, as well as features of Microsoft Word, a word processing software that allows users to create, edit, and format documents. It also provides instructions on how to start MS Word using different methods.

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INTRODUCTION TO

WINDOWS AND
INTRODUCTION TO MS-
WORD
INTRODUCTION
Microsoft Windows, or simply Windows, is a metafamily of graphical operating systems
developed, marketed, and sold by Microsoft. lt consists of several families of operating systems,
cash of Which at '' he m utinB dus
lly sociainclude Windows NT and Windows Embedded; these may encompass
subfamilies, e.g. Windows Embedded Compact (Windows CE) or Windows Server.
Defunct Windows families include Windows 9x, Windows Mobile and Windows Phone.
Windows OS, computer operating system (OS) developed by Microsoft Corporation to
run personal computers (PCs). Featuring the first graphical user interface (GUI) for
IBM- compatible PCs, the Windows OS snon dominated the PC market. Approximately
90 percent of PCs run some version of Windows.
EVOLUTION OF WINDOWS

Windows 3.I
 First widely used successful version of Windows
 Replaced MS-DOS

Windows 95
 Introduced Start button, taskbar for multitasking, and My
Computer for easier file management

Windows N T
 Intended for business computing
 Increased reliability and security
THE WINDOWS DESKTOP
MICROSOFT
WORD
WORD PROCESSING
Word processing is the software package that enables you to
create ,edit, print and save documents for future retrieval
reference. Creating a document involves typing by using a
keyboard and saving it. Editing the document involves
correcting the spelling mistakes, if any, deleting or moving
word sentences or paragraph.
So, the term Word Processing refers to the act of processing
the textual information including typing, editing,
formatting and printing.
Features of MS Word
1. MS Word offers easy editing of text. Using word you can create the
document and edit them later as and when required, by adding more
text, modifying the existing text, deleting/moving some part of it.
2. MS Word uses WYSIWYG(What you see is what you get) display.
3. Font size and type of font can also be changed, page
number and header and footer can be included.
4. Saving and retrieving of documents.
5. Cut and paste feature.
6. Document formatting.
7. Printing facility.
8. Spell check.
9. Mail merging.
10. Headers and footers
11.Bold, italics , underline.
12.insert picture, graphs, page numbers,
date & time, symbols.
13.Find and replace.
14.Different font types, size etc.
15.Rulers.
16.Bullets and numbering.
17.Support for tables.
18.Support for macros.
19.Support for multiple languages.
START THE MS WORD

Method 1
1. Take the mouse pointer to start button on the task bar.
Click the left mouse button.
2. Move the pointer to programs. You will notice another
menu coming up to the right.
3. In that menu identify where Microsoft word is placed.
Move the cursor horizontally to come out of the programs.
4. Move into the rectangular area meant for the MS word.
Click the left mouse button there. The computer will start
MS-word.
Method 2

double click on the Microsoft word


icon on the desktop.
Besides these two methods other methods for
opening word are:
Using Run Command.

Using DOS: Specify the absolute path to open


WINWORD.EXE title. After writing the
absolute path the MS-Word will open up.
(A) Menu bar: the word menu is
displayed at the top of the screen.
The main menu further display a sub
menu. Some of the option are
highlighted option and some of the
option are appear as faded.at any
time only highlighted options are
executed, faded options are not
applicable. The menu bar is look like:

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