Assignments Of Class 1: Introduction to MS Word and Document Creation

Rashmi Mishra

 

Assignments Of Class 1

Introduction to MS Word and 

Document Creation


Example 1: Creating a Simple Document.

Save the file name as : Sample_document.docx

Objective: Introduce students to creating and formatting a basic document.

  • Open MS Word and create a new document.
  • Type the following paragraph:

              Microsoft Word is a word processing software developed by Microsoft. It is one of the most widely used programs for creating, editing, and formatting documents. With Word, users can create letters, reports, and other documents with ease.

  • Tasks:
    • Change the font of the entire text to "Calibri" and size to 12.
    • Bold the first sentence.
    • Italicize the second sentence.
    • Align the paragraph to Justify.

Example 2: Adding and Formatting Headings

Save the file name as : Format_document.docx

Objective: Teach students how to create headings and apply styles.
  • Type the following text:

Introduction

Microsoft Word is used in various fields like education, business, and personal documentation.

 Features of MS Word

1. Word Processing

2. Text Editing

3. Page Formatting

  • Tasks:
    • Apply the "Heading 1" style to "Introduction" and "Features of MS Word."
    • Apply "Heading 2" to the list items under "Features of MS Word."
    • Add a Page Break before "Features of MS Word."

Example 3: Inserting Tables

Save the file name as : Insert_table_document.docx

Objective: Familiarize students with inserting and formatting tables in Word.
  • Task: Create a table with the following details:

Name

Age

Department

John Smith

25

Sales

Jane Doe

30

Marketing

Sam Wilson

28

IT

  • Apply a Table Style to the table (use any built-in style).
  • Center-align the table on the page.
  • Set the text in the table to be center-aligned horizontally and vertically.

Example 4: Adding a Header and Footer

Save the file name as : Header_footer.docx

Objective: Learn to insert and customize headers and footers.
  • Tasks:
    • Add a Header with your name on the left and the document title "MS Word Lab Class" on the right.
    • Add a Footer with automatic page numbering (e.g., Page 1 of 5) at the center of the footer section.

Example 5: Creating Bulleted and Numbered Lists

Save the file name as : Bullet_numbered_document.docx

Objective: Teach students how to create lists using bullets and numbers.
  • Task: Create the following lists:
    • Bulleted List:
      • Word Processing
      • Text Editing
      • Document Formatting
    • Numbered List:

1.                 Open MS Word

2.                 Create a New Document

3.                 Save the Document

  • Change the bullet style to a different symbol for the bulleted list.
  • Use Roman numerals for the numbered list.

Example 6: Working with Images and Shapes

Save the file name as : Image_shape.docx

Objective: Learn how to insert and format images and shapes.
  • Task:
    • Insert an image from the internet or the local computer.
    • Resize the image to a width of 3 inches.
    • Apply a Picture Style (e.g., soft edges, shadow).
    • Insert a shape (e.g., a rectangle or circle), and change its color to blue.
    • Add a Text Box inside the shape with the text "MS Word Lab."

Example 7: Creating and Formatting a Cover Page

Save the file name as : Create_format_coverpage.docx

Objective: Introduce students to creating professional-looking cover pages.
  • Task:
    • Use Cover Page from the Insert tab.
    • Choose a built-in template and modify it by adding:
      • Title: "MS Word Lab Assignment"
      • Subtitle: "BCA/MCA Lab"
      • Date: Current Date
      • Name: Student's Name

Example 8: Using Find and Replace

Objective: Familiarize students with the Find and Replace function.

  • Task:
    • Create a paragraph with repeated words like "Word, document, processing."
    • Use the Find and Replace feature to replace all instances of "Word" with "MS Word."

Example 9: Working with Columns

Save the file name as : Working_column.docx

Objective: Learn how to divide text into columns.
  • Task:
    • Type a paragraph of at least 100 words.
    • Select the text and divide it into two columns using the Layout tab.
    • Add a line between the columns.

Example 10: Creating Hyperlinks and Bookmarks

Save the file name as : Hyperlink_bookmarks.docx

Objective: Teach students how to create internal and external hyperlinks.

  • Task:
    • Insert a hyperlink to an external website (e.g., "www.example.com").
    • Create a bookmark within the document and link text to the bookmark.


Solutions

Example 1: Creating a Simple Document

Solution:

1.     Open MS Word and create a new document.

2.     Type the paragraph given:

Microsoft Word is a word processing software developed by Microsoft. It is one of the most widely used programs for creating, editing, and formatting documents. With Word, users can create letters, reports, and other documents with ease.

3.     Tasks:

o    Select the entire text and change the font to Calibri and size to 12 using the Font options in the Home tab.

o    Highlight the first sentence and click the Bold button in the toolbar or press Ctrl + B.

o    Highlight the second sentence and click the Italic button in the toolbar or press Ctrl + I.

o    Select the paragraph, go to the Paragraph group, and choose Justify for alignment.


Example 2: Adding and Formatting Headings

Solution:

1.     Type the following text:

Introduction

Microsoft Word is used in various fields like education, business, and personal documentation.

Features of MS Word

1. Word Processing

2. Text Editing

3. Page Formatting

2.     Tasks:

o    Select the "Introduction" heading and apply the Heading 1 style from the Styles group in the Home tab.

o    Select "Features of MS Word" and apply Heading 1 style as well.

o    For the numbered list items under "Features of MS Word," apply the Heading 2 style.

o    To insert a Page Break before "Features of MS Word," go to the Insert tab and click Page Break.


Example 3: Inserting Tables

Solution:

1.     Go to the Insert tab, click Table, and select a 3x3 table.

2.     Enter the following data into the table:

Name

Age

Department

John Smith

25

Sales

Jane Doe

30

Marketing

Sam Wilson

28

IT

3.     Tasks:

o    Select the table and apply a Table Style from the Table Tools - Design tab.

o    Center-align the entire table by selecting it, then going to the Layout tab and choosing the Center alignment option.

o    Select the entire table, go to Layout > Alignment, and choose Align Center (both horizontally and vertically).


Example 4: Adding a Header and Footer

Solution:

1.     Go to the Insert tab and click Header. Choose any header style.

2.     In the left section of the header, type your name.

3.     In the right section of the header, type "MS Word Lab Class."

4.     To add a footer, go to the Insert tab and click Footer. Choose a style.

5.     Insert automatic page numbering by going to Insert > Page Number > Bottom of Page and select a format that shows "Page X of Y."


Example 5: Creating Bulleted and Numbered Lists

Solution:

1.     Bulleted List:

o    Type the items (Word Processing, Text Editing, Document Formatting).

o    Select the list, go to the Home tab, and click the Bullets button.

o    Click the Bullets dropdown and select a different symbol (e.g., squares or checkmarks).

2.     Numbered List:

o    Type the steps (Open MS Word, Create a New Document, Save the Document).

o    Select the list, go to the Home tab, and click the Numbering button.

o    Click the Numbering dropdown and select Roman numerals (I, II, III).


Example 6: Working with Images and Shapes

Solution:

1.     Go to the Insert tab and click Pictures. Choose an image from your computer or the internet.

2.     Once inserted, resize the image by dragging the corners or using the Size options in the Picture Tools - Format tab. Set the width to 3 inches.

3.     Apply a Picture Style (e.g., soft edges, shadow) from the Picture Tools - Format tab.

4.     Insert a shape by going to Insert > Shapes. Choose a rectangle or circle, and draw it.

5.     Select the shape and change its color to blue from the Shape Fill option in the Drawing Tools - Format tab.

6.     Right-click on the shape, choose Add Text, and type "MS Word Lab."


Example 7: Creating and Formatting a Cover Page

Solution:

1.     Go to the Insert tab and click Cover Page.

2.     Choose one of the built-in templates.

3.     Modify the template by clicking on the placeholders and adding the following details:

o    Title: MS Word Lab Assignment

o    Subtitle: BCA/MCA Lab

o    Date: Today’s Date

o    Name: Student’s Name


Example 8: Using Find and Replace

Solution:

1.     Press Ctrl + H or go to the Home tab and click Replace.

2.     In the Find what box, type "Word."

3.     In the Replace with box, type "MS Word."

4.     Click Replace All to make all the replacements in the document.


Example 9: Working with Columns

Solution:

1.     Type a paragraph with at least 100 words.

2.     Select the paragraph and go to the Layout tab.

3.     Click Columns and choose Two to divide the text into two columns.

4.     To add a line between the columns, go to Layout > Columns > More Columns and check the box for Line between.


Example 10: Creating Hyperlinks and Bookmarks

Solution:

1.     To create an external hyperlink:

o    Select the text you want to turn into a link.

o    Go to the Insert tab and click Hyperlink.

o    In the Address field, enter the website URL (e.g., "www.example.com").

o    Click OK.

2.     To create a bookmark:

o    Select the section of the document where you want the bookmark.

o    Go to the Insert tab and click Bookmark.

o    Name the bookmark and click Add.

o    To link to the bookmark, select the text, go to Insert > Hyperlink, and choose Place in This Document.



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