Using Word

Overview of Word Controls

• Ribbon – the Control Center of Word
  • Tabs (Home, Insert, Draw, Design, Layout, References, Mailings, Review, View, and Help) → groups of commands → commands / buttons
  • Active (= currently selected) tab
  • Minimizing or collapsing the Ribbon
  • Special tool (contextual) tabs. Example: The Picture Tools Tab
  • Various items on the Ribbon: buttons, text boxes, and galleries
  • Some allow Live Preview of the design
  • Screen tips when hovering over buttons
  • Comparison: Dialog Box vs. Pane