This HIBB begins with a general introduction to the Microsoft Word interface, then introduces various standard tasks including creating new documents, opening existing documents, saving documents, working with text, formatting various parts of documents, inserting non-text items into the document, proofreading the document, printing and closing individual documents. The HIBB also introduces and explains the new ribbon menu system used by the recent versions of Microsoft Office suite products, including Microsoft Word.
At the end of this HIBB, students will be able to complete basic tasks that Microsoft Word has to offer including the ability to create and open a document, save a document, and print a document. In addition to these basic tasks, students will be able to add formatting and customizing elements to their documents, such as inserting pictures, tables, links, and headers and footers.