Free Digital Skills Class: Introduction to Microsoft Word

This introductory class is designed to familiarize residents with Microsoft Word, a fundamental tool for writing and editing digital documents. Throughout the session, the main components of the Word interface, such as the title bar, the ribbon, and quick access toolbars, as well as the basic structure of a document, will be explored. This class is useful because it provides the foundation necessary to create documents such as letters, lists, personal notes, or simple reports—skills that are increasingly important in a digital world.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Identify and understand the main parts of the Word window, including the title bar, ribbon, and quick access tools.
2. Recognize the basic structure of a Word document, including the writing area, margins, and basic formatting controls.
3. Manage basic actions in Word, such as opening a new document, entering text, saving changes, and closing the program correctly.

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