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Word is an application software that is used to type text. In the previous class, we have
                 learnt how to open, save, print and close a document in Word. In this chapter, we will learn
                 to edit and format text.

                 Features of Word 2016

                 Word  2016  is  a  word  processing  software.  It  is  developed  by  Microsoft
                 Corporation. Word can be used to:

                   type letters, stories, reports, etc., in a simple way.
                   copy and move the text wherever required.

                   save the document for future use.
                   change the case in the document.

                   check the document for spelling and grammatical errors.
                   insert pictures in the document.

                 Editing the Text


                 Making changes in the existing text is called editing the document. You can insert, delete
                 and change the text by using different features in Word. Let us learn about the various
                 editing tools of Word 2016.
                 Selecting Text


                 To make changes in the existing text, we need to select it. Look at the selected text in the
                 given image.





                            Selected text






                 Let us learn the methods to select text.

                 Selecting Text using a Keyboard


                     To select a letter on the right or     Press     Shift   +       or    Shift   +
                    left of the cursor


                     To select one line up or down          Press     Shift   +       or    Shift   +


                     To select a word on the right of
                                                            Press  Ctrl  +    Shift   +
                    the cursor





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