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WORKING WITH WORD 2016
In Word, we create documents by typing text. When the text reaches the end of a
line, the cursor automatically moves to the next line. While typing text, we use the
Spacebar, Enter, Caps Lock, Shift, Delete and Backspace keys frequently.
Let us learn how to create a new document in Word 2016.
Creating A New Document
To create a new document, follow the given steps:
Step 1 Click on the File tab. An Info screen appears. 1
Step 2 Click the New option from the left pane.
Step 3 Click on the Blank document option from the
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Available Templates in the right pane.
A blank document will appear on the screen. Now, you can
type, select, delete, and insert the text in it. 3
Tech Funda
The shortcut to open a new document is Ctrl + N.
Typing the Text
You can type the text into a document. Keep on typing the text, you will find that
the cursor automatically shifts to the next line. Press the Enter key only when you
want to start a new line or a paragraph.
Selecting Text
To make changes to the existing text, you need to select it.
To select the text, place the pointer at the required position and hold down the
left button of the mouse and drag the mouse over the text to be selected. Release
the mouse button. The selected text gets highlighted.
To select a single word, quickly double-click that word.
Deleting Text
If you have made a mistake while typing the text, you can easily remove the text by
using either the Backspace or Delete key.
For using the Backspace key, click to place the cursor the right of the text and
press the Backspace key.
For using the Delete key, click to place the cursor the left of the text and press
the Delete key.
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