How to Learn Microsoft Word 2003
Microsoft Word 2003 is a widely used word processor program, offering its users many impressive functions to help create everything from simple plain-text documents to complex brochure layouts, business cards, calendars and other print media. However, accessing Microsoft Word 2003's features can be difficult for a new user. Luckily, there are many helpful resources available to get you started on learning the Microsoft Word 2003 basics as well as provide advanced learning once you've mastered the fundamentals.
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Utilize free Web tutorials like the ones found at GCFLearnFree.org and Wellesley.edu (see Resources). Online tutorials walk you through the basics, allowing you to get more familiar with the Microsoft Word interface as well as create, edit and save basic text documents.
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Watch Microsoft Word 2003 webcasts at Microsoft.com (see Resources). According to Microsoft, these helpful files were "recorded from live events by Microsoft Office experts," providing approximately 60-minute chunks of useful information on various MS Word topics. These files are especially useful for visual learners, as the webcasts usually include richly detailed slide shows.
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Access Microsoft Word 2003's built-in help library by pressing the F1 key. This pre-installed library of searchable help files will guide you through hands-on learning as you type in a query for the exact information you need.
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Take advantage of help prompts provided by the Microsoft Word 2003 "Office Assistant." The Office Assistant automatically appears in the form of a cartoon paperclip when MS Word discovers that you're performing a new operation or having trouble with a document. Even if you think you know what you're doing, it never hurts to click on the Office Assistant to see what it has to say; you may learn a new help tip or shortcut to make your word processing more efficient in the future.
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Access online educational help files at Microsoft.com's "Word 2003 Solution Center" (see Resources). These files are designed to supplement the built-in advice provided by MS Word's help library and the automatic Office Assistant prompts. If you're not getting the information you need using Word's built-in files, the answer is likely available at the Solution Center.
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