Word 2007 For Dummies
Chapter One
Word Hokey-Pokey
In This Chapter
* Starting Word
* Reading the Word screen
* Getting help from Word
* Exiting Word (or not)
Cheer up! Word processing is one of the best things that a computer can do.
It's much better than trying to compose your thoughts on a typewriter. It's
better than worrying about good penmanship. It's much more efficient than
using Gutenberg's moveable-type machine. It's cheaper than paying a scribe to
scribble hieroglyphics on a papyrus roll. And it's certainly better than chipping
a stone tablet with a rock. Keep that rock handy, though: You may still need
something to smash the computer when it frustrates you.
This chapter provides an overview of Microsoft Word 2007. It's your introduction
to the newfangled way that people are word processing during this, the
breakfast of the 21st century. So, sit back, relax, grab a refreshing beverage,
and definitely put down that rock! You'll be on your way to writing words
electric in no time.
How Do I Start Word? Let Me
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