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Part I ✦ The Fundamentals

Figure 1-24: The Word message box asks

if you want to save your files.

Summary

This chapter has oriented you to the Word environment and shown you how to create docu-

ments quickly using the core Word tools. For example, you can now do the following:

✦ Start Word and create new documents in a variety of ways. Use File ➪ New (Ctrl+N) to

create documents using wizards and templates.

✦ Identify the essential elements of the Word 2003 environment, including document

windows, menus, toolbars, the task pane, the ruler, scroll and status bars, and dialog

boxes.

✦ Use the mouse and work with keyboard commands in Word.

✦ Display documents in different views using commands in the View menu.

✦ Save documents.

✦ Get help using the Office Assistant or the Microsoft Word Help window.

✦ Exit Word.

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