The Word Window

Quick Access ToolbarProvides easy access to frequently used

commands.Commands are always available, regardless

of task being performed.Contains Save, Undo, Repeat, and print

commands by default, but other commands may be added.

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TabsEach tab opens a collection of groups.Tab names are File, Home, Page Layout,

References, Mailings, Review, and View.

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RibbonIs the control center in Word.Provides easy, central access to the tasks you

perform while creating a document.Consists of Contextual Tab, Groups, and

Commands.

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RulerDisplays at the top edge of the document

window just below the ribbon.If ruler is not displayed, click the “View

Ruler” button at the top of the vertical scroll bar on the left of the screen.

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GroupsSub-menus located within each ribbon.Each group contains related commands.Groups can be hidden by minimizing the

Ribbon.

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Document WindowAllows you to see a portion of the document.Contains an insertion point, mouse pointer,

scroll bar, and status bar.

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Status BarLocated at the bottom of the document

window.Gives information about the document, the

progress of current tasks, and the status of certain commands.

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View ButtonsLocated on the right edge of the status bar.View choices include Print Layout, Full

Screen Reading, Web Layout, Outline, and Draft.

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Scroll BarAllows different portions of the document to

be displayed in the document window.The vertical scroll bar is on the right edge of

the document window; the horizontal scroll bar is at the bottom of the document window.

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Help ButtonLocated near the upper-right corner of the

Word window and is displayed as a question mark icon.

When clicked, can help find answers to questions and display information about various topics.

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Title BarLocated at the top of the Word screen to the

right of the Quick Access Toolbar.Gives the name of the open document.Contains the minimize, maximize, and close

buttons on the far right.

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File Tab (Backstage)The Backstage allows you to access file related

commands, such as those used to open, save, and close documents.

You can view information about your document and perform document management tasks such as attaching the document to an email or restricting what types of changes can be made to the document.

To display the backstage view, click the File Tab.

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