How to Learn Microsoft Word 2000
Even years after its initial release, Microsoft Word 2000 remains popular. Its basic word processing features allow users to perform many tasks with little effort. However, the software is only useful if you know how to use it. For a first-time Word 2000 user, the interface can be confusing and overwhelming. Although many online Microsoft Word guides only address the latest versions, ignoring Word 2000 altogether, there are still good resources available to help you learn Microsoft Word 2000.
Instructions
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Visit Web sites that offer free online Microsoft Word 2000 tutorials. Among the better ones are Florida Gulf Coast University's Word 2000 tutorial (see Resources), because it provides many helpful pictures, and Cyber Tech's tutorial (see Resources), which offers video-based learning. The Cyber Tech's Web site lists all its online training videos as free and available without registration.
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Check out Microsoft's Word 2000 "Help and How-To" page (see Resources) to learn how to use advanced features not covered in basic Web tutorials. These include shortcut keys, charts and WordArt.
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Consider using interactive CD-ROM tutorials to take your Word 2000 knowledge to the next level. These programs are excellent, but they do require purchase. You can buy the software from major retailers like Target (see Resources) or online from sites like EduLearn.com (see Resources).
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Utilize Microsoft Word 2000's built-in help files for further guidance and answers to specific questions. You can access the help files by opening Microsoft Word 2000 and pressing the "F1" key.
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