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When you maximize the window, the Maximize button changes to Restore Down
button. When you click on the Restore Down button, the size of the Word window
reduces.
• Quick Access Toolbar: It is present on the left side of the title bar. It contains commonly
used command buttons such as Save, Undo and Redo.
• Ribbon: The toolbars and menus in Word 2016 are replaced by a Ribbon which is
made up of Tabs and Groups. Each tab has a set of commands present in it. These
buttons are further divided into various groups.
• Tabs: Tabs are located below the title bar and quick access toolbar. There are nine tabs
present in the Word: Home, Insert, Design, Layout, Reference, Mailing, Review, View
and Help. Each tab has a specific group of related function and commands which are
used to complete the tasks.
• Vertical and Horizontal Scroll Bars: The Vertical scroll bar is located along the right
side of the screen and is used to move up and down in the document. You can click and
drag the vertical scroll bar.
The Horizontal scroll bar is located above the status bar and is used to move back and
forth across the document. You will not see a horizontal scroll bar if the width of your
document fits on the screen.
• Text/Document Area: Just below the ruler is a large area called the text/document
area. You type your text in the text area. The blinking vertical line in the upper left
corner of the text area is called the cursor or the insertion point.
• Status Bar: It shows the details of the current document, such as, page number, number
of pages, lines, words, etc.
• Zoom Slider: The Zoom slider is in the lower right corner of the Status bar. It is used
to enlarge and reduce the size of window quickly and easily.
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You can collapse the ribbon by clicking on the arrow icon in the top right corner.
i + 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, Delete, and Backspace keys frequently.
Let us first learn how to create a new document in Word 2016.
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