Methods to Starting Microsoft Word

1. Methods to Starting Microsoft Word MSIT Academy

2. Method 1 • Start Word using the Windows Start button. (This is the most common method.) Microsoft Word 2010 may then be located under the programs grouping.

3. Method 2 • Start Word using the desktop shortcut. If this option is not available, demonstrate how to create the desktop shortcut.

4. Method 3 • Start Word using the Most Frequently Used Programs list on the left side of the Start menu.

5. Method 4 • Start Word by right-clicking a Word document and left-clicking Open.

6. Method 5 • Start Word by double-clicking a document that was created in Word.

7. Discussion Question • Which method do you prefer? After a brief discussion, explain the benefits of using each method. Examples of possible explanations are listed below: • Method 2: • The Word program window opens, displaying a blank document so that the user can begin working immediately. • This method is the quickest way to open the Word program window and immediately begin working in a blank document. The shortcut is always available on the desktop for quick and easy access to Word. • Method 4: • Right-click a Word document and left-click Open. • This method starts Word and opens a specific document. It eliminates extra steps that must be taken after opening the Word window to open a document that was previously created in Word