Lesson 2.2: Typing and Formatting Text in MS Word
🔹 Typing Text:
Once you open a blank document in MS Word, you can start typing directly using your keyboard.
Basic tips:
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Press
Enterto move to a new line. -
Press
Backspaceto delete left character. -
Press
Deleteto remove selected or right character. -
Use
Tabkey to create indentation (space at line start).
🔸 Formatting Text:
Text formatting improves the appearance and readability of your document. You can find formatting tools in the Home tab.
| Formatting Option | Shortcut Key | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bold | Ctrl + B | Makes the text thicker and darker. |
| Italic | Ctrl + I | Slants the text. |
| Underline | Ctrl + U | Draws a line under the text. |
| Font Size | Ctrl + Shift + > / < | Increases or decreases font size. |
| Font Color | — | Changes the color of the text. |
| Highlight | — | Highlights text with color. |
| Font Style | — | Changes the font type (e.g., Arial, Times New Roman). |
🔹 Paragraph Formatting:
These tools help structure your text into readable paragraphs.
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| Align Left (Ctrl + L) | Aligns text to the left. |
| Center (Ctrl + E) | Aligns text in the center. |
| Align Right (Ctrl + R) | Aligns text to the right. |
| Justify (Ctrl + J) | Aligns text evenly on both sides. |
| Line Spacing | Sets space between lines (e.g., 1.0, 1.5, 2.0). |
| Bullets/Numbering | Adds lists with dots or numbers. |
📝 Practice Task:
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Type a short paragraph: “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.”
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Try all formatting options: bold, italic, underline, font size, font color.
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Align your paragraph left, center, right, and justify.
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Use bullets or numbering to list 3 of your hobbies.
