Lesson 1.
Unit 1: Document Basics
New Skills
Back-to-School Opening an
Document
Existing
Revising an Existing
Message 2 Document
Using Save As
Retrieving a Document Previewing and Printing
a Document
Lesson Overview
At the last minute, the Principal realized he needed to add something to
the announcement he was about to read. He has asked you to recall the
previously saved announcement and key an additional paragraph.
In this lesson, you will open an existing document, select and delete text,
key an additional paragraph, and save the document with a different name.
Tools & Terms You'll Use
Review the following tools and terms that you will practice in this lesson, as you may be required to take a written
assessment test after completing this unit.
Open a Recent Document: Print a Document:
Word
From the File tab, use the Backstage From the File tab, use the Backstage
View to open a previously saved recent View to print your document. The
Print
document. If the document you are printer options and page setup can
looking for is not there, click Open Share
also be determined at this point.
Other Documents. Alternatively, you can use the Print icon
located on the Quick Access Toolbar.
Save As:
From the File tab, use the Backstage Preview a Document:
View to save an existing document with Before printing, click Print in the Backstage View to
Save As
a new name. preview your document.
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Retrieving a Document
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Instructions
1. To open an existing document, launch Word 2013.
Word 2. From the Start screen, do the following:
Click Open Other Documents
Recent
Click Computer
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Desktop • My Word Projects
c. Click Browse and choose the file named 1.2 Back to School Message located
Open Other Documen in your My Word Projects folder.
o Note: You can also open the document from the list of Recent files.
3. Place the cursor at the end of the last sentence in the document and hit Enter.
4. Key the text as shown in 1.3 Source Doc. A.
2b.
O Note: In this lesson, you will be required to select text. There are several ways
Computer to select text in your document:
a. Position the cursor at the beginning of the word, left click the mouse, and
drag to the right to the end point of the text you want to select
b. To select a single word, double-click on the word
c. To select an entire sentence, press the CTRL key on your keyboard and click
Save As
anywhere within the sentence
Print d. To select an entire paragraph, triple-click within the paragraph or hold
down the Shift key and then press the Up or Down arrow key
5. Select the text [first day] at the end of the first paragraph. Delete this text.
Replace it with the text [school year].
Save As
6. Proofread your document for accuracy and format.
Print 7. When complete, your document should look similar to 1.3 Source Doc. B.
Share
From the FILE tab, click Save As. Name the file 1.3 Back to School Message 2
and save in your My Word Projects folder.
O Note: Your original file, 1.2 Back to School Message, remains unchanged.
From the FILE tab, click Print.
O Note: Word lets you preview the document on screen before printing.
10 Learn-by-Doing: Microsoft Word 2013
Retrieving a Document
1.3 Source Doc. A
Many students have already asked about joining clubs and activities. All club and activity notices are
displayed on the bulletin boards in the main office and the guidance office. During our extended lunch
block today, please feel free to stop by to sign up for any clubs and activities you might be interested in.
You will also find the advisor's name on the sign-up sheets. The advisors are always available to answer
questions at your convenience.
1.3 Source Doc.
Welcome to Jackson High School! I am excited to welcome you back to school today. The office has been
working full-time over the summer to ensure a smooth opening for you. During your extended
homeroom period today, you will be reviewing your schedules, as well as locker and lunch information.
We will have an abbreviated schedule today so you can meet all of your new teachers. If you have any
other questions, please feel free to ask any staff member or stop by the main office today. We all hope
you have a great school year.
Many students have already asked about joining clubs and activities. All club and activity notices are
displayed on the bulletin boards in the main office and the guidance office. During our extended lunch
block today, please feel free to stop by to sign up for any clubs and activities you might be interested in.
You will also find the advisor's name on the sign-up sheets. The advisors are always available to answer
questions at your convenience.
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