Introduction to Microsoft Word

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LESSON NOTE

Subject: ICT / Digital Skills

Module: Microsoft Office

Week: 1

Topic: Introduction to Microsoft Word

Duration: 2 hours

Instructor: Osemwengie Victor Odion 

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1. Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

• Define Microsoft Word and identify its uses.

• Recognize and explain features on the MS Word interface.

• Type, edit, format, save and print a document.

• Apply basic formatting tools: Bold, Italics, Alignment, Font type & size.

• Use Page Setup to set margins and orientation.

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2. Teaching Aids

• Computers/laptops with Microsoft Word installed

• Projector & Screen

• Whiteboard/Marker

• Sample document

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3. Introduction (10 minutes)

Teacher introduces Microsoft Word as:

• A word processing software used to type and design documents such as:

  • Letters

  • CVs

  • Reports

  • Certificates

  • Memos

  • Manuals

Learners discuss situations where Word is used in school or office.

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4. Content/Presentation (60 minutes)

A. Microsoft Word Interface

Component	Description
Title Bar	Shows the document name
Ribbon	Contains tabs like Home, Insert, Design
Quick Access Toolbar	Shortcut icons (Save, Undo, Redo)
Workspace	Area where typing occurs
Status Bar	Shows word count, page number
Scroll Bar	Moves page view up/down

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B. Basic Typing Skills

• Place cursor in document and start typing

• Use Shift for capital letters

• Enter to start a new paragraph

• Space bar between words

• Backspace/Delete for correction

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C. Editing Text

Tools found on Home Tab → Font & Editing Group

• Cut (Ctrl + X)

• Copy (Ctrl + C)

• Paste (Ctrl + V)

• Undo (Ctrl + Z)

• Redo (Ctrl + Y)

• Find (Ctrl + F)

• Replace (Ctrl + H)

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D. Formatting Text

Formatting Tool	Function
Bold (Ctrl + B)	Makes text thicker
Italics (Ctrl + I)	Slants text
Underline (Ctrl + U)	Draws line under text
Font Size	Adjusts text size
Font Color	Changes text color
Alignment	Left, Center, Right, Justify
Line Spacing	Adjusts spacing between lines (1.0, 1.5, 2.0)

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E. Page Setup

Found under Layout / Page Layout Tab

• Margins (Normal: 1 inch)

• Orientation (Portrait / Landscape)

• Paper size (A4 recommended)

• Page Borders (Design tab)

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F. Saving & Printing

Task	Procedure
Save	File → Save As → Select folder → Name file → Save
Print	File → Print → Select printer → Print

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5. Teacher Activities

• Demonstrate typing and correcting mistakes.

• Show how to apply formatting (bold, italics, font size).

• Display how to save and print a document.

• Guide learners through Page Setup settings.

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6. Learner Activities

• Open Word, type a paragraph and format it.

• Use Bold, Italics, Underline and Justify alignment.

• Save the typed document in a named folder.

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7. Assessment / Evaluation

1. What is Microsoft Word?

2. State three uses of MS Word.

3. What is the function of the Title Bar?

4. Mention two text formatting tools.

5. Which command is used to undo an action?

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8. Conclusion

Teacher summarizes:

• Microsoft Word is used for typing and formatting documents.

• You can edit, design and print professional documents using formatting tools.

Encourage continued keyboard practice.

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9. Assignment

1. Type a one-page document titled "My Experience in Digital Skills Training" using:

   • Font: Times New Roman

   • Size: 14

   • Alignment: Justified

2. Insert your name as Header and page number at the bottom.

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