Ways to use Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word is a word processing program and one of the many programs, like Excel and PowerPoint, sold in the Microsoft Office package. This versatile program can be used for many purposes. What started as a simple program for businesses to create letters and memos has now become the number one word processing program for all computer users.
Create Letters, Memos and Essays
Like any simple word processing program, Microsoft Word offers a simplistic way to type, edit and print many common business forms and reports. Students complete essays and write term papers with Word. Businesses communicate internally with memos and externally or formally with letters created on Word. Create professional and creative envelopes and labels for your letters.
Make Signs and Newsletters
Use the WordArt option to insert large and uniquely shaped words. Add pictures from the wide variety of ClipArt options and print any amount of signs, labels or tags. Resize, reduce or enlarge pictures and words for any project. You can also use the newsletter template to create a newspaper designed document. Add pictures and shapes to highlight important information.
Design a Brochure or Other Professional Document
Microsoft Word has many templates for various documents you may want to create. One of the popular templates is a brochure. Students create brochures displaying information that was taught and learned in the classroom. Businesses can create brochures to advertise products or services. In addition to brochures, Word users can create business cards, calendars and flyers.
Display Photos
Insert files of photographs into a Word document. You can enlarge or reduce photographs and create a collage of pictures. Add words and images to create scrapbook entries. Word is an excellent program to create unique photo projects and gifts.
Become Internet Savvy
Documents can become interactive by inserting hyperlinks to online websites, videos and other documents. You can also build your own webpage and save the document as an HTML file. These features save money and time by avoiding additional web software programs.
Organize Information
Create tables, charts and graphs to organize information. You can use different colors and a variety of styles to present your information in an easy to read and understand format. You can also create a diagram of necessary information to show relation.