The following Microsoft Word tutorials present and demonstrate some advanced features of functions of this word processing application. These are provided by the Kent School District, Washington.
Word for the Classroom:
www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/classroom/word/index.htm
- learn to use Word effectively in the curriculum; topics include publishing, writing, editing, templates, student portfolios, and hyperlinking.
Bookmarks:
www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/scaffolding/Bookmarks/Bookmark…
- used in long documents to jump to locations without scrolling
Breaks:
www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/classroom/word/docs/breaks.doc
- inserting page, column or text-wrapping breaks
Comments :
www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/scaffolding/Comments/comment.d…
- give directions, answers, place for student information within a document. Can also be used for student/teacher editing: Pop up boxes, Balloons, or a list at the bottom of a Word document.
Columns:
www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/classroom/word/docs/columns.do…
- creating multiple columns on the page for formatting purposes (possible uses: newsletters, brochures)
Editing Tools:
www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/classroom/word/docs/editing.do…
- highlighting, comments, and tracking changes (great for peer or teacher editing or feedback)
Footnotes and Endnotes:
www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/classroom/word/docs/foot_endno…
- explain, comment on, or provide references for text in a document
Forms:
www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/classroom/word/docs/forms.doc
– create forms that students or staff can fill out or interact with easily on a computer
Hidden Text:
www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/scaffolding/Hid_Text/hid_text….
- hiding text hints/directions for students that need this support for writing
Margins:
www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/classroom/word/docs/margins.do…
- modify margins and space between document text and headers/footers
Outline View:
www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/classroom/word/docs/outline_vi…
- see and alter the structure of your document in terms of headings, subheadings and such
Pop-Up Icons:
www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/scaffolding/pop_up/pop_up.htm
- used as prompts and guides to support student work or create writing prompts
Recording Sound in Word:
www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/scaffolding/media_hooks/wordso…
- insert your recorded voice or sounds
Tabs:
www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/classroom/word/docs/tab_stops….
- setting tab stops for formatting structure
Toolbars:
www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/classroom/word/docs/toolbars.d…
– personalizing Word toolbars for ease of use
Watermark:
www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/classroom/word/docs/watermark….
– place a muted picture in the background of your document
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