assignment writing in word - The University of Auckland Library

2. To select a command, move the mouse over the command and click. Note: to
find out what action a command performs, move the mouse cursor over it. A
small box called a ‘screen tip’ will appear with a label explaining the function of
the command.
Ruler
The ruler defines the margins and tabs of the document. The white area is the area
available to work in, while the grey area shows the space between the working area and
the edge of the page.
If the ruler is not shown, you may turn it on by going to the View tab, and selecting the
Ruler checkbox.
Document
A document in MS Word is where any typed information and formatting will appear;
ready to be printed off later. Documents consist of ‘pages’, each of which is the
equivalent of a printed page (such as A4).
View Buttons
The view buttons change the way your document is ‘viewed’. Note that this does not
affect the content of the document, just the way it is displayed on-screen.
Status Bar
The Status Bar displays information about the document such as the number of pages
and your current location within the document.
Quick Access Toolbar
The Quick Access Toolbar contains some command buttons for easy access. You may
customise the Quick Access Toolbar to add or remove certain commands. To do this,
click the arrow beside the Quick Access Toolbar and select/deselect the commands of
your choice.
Title Bar
The Title Bar displays the title of the document that you are currently working on.
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