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Word 2010

The Ribbon (new in 2007)

What’s on the Ribbon?

New File Tab (replaces office button in 2007 …file menu in 2003)Many complaints in 2007 with NO “File” option so they brought it back.

What’s on the Ribbon?

Tabs sit across the top of the Ribbon. Each one represents core tasks you do in a given program.

What’s on the Ribbon?

Groups are sets of related commands, displayed on tabs. They pull together all the commands you’re likely to need for a type of task, and they remain on display and readily available, giving you rich visual aids.

What’s on the Ribbon?

Commands are arranged in groups. A command can be a button, a menu, or a box where you enter information.

Ribbon in Office Programs

Located in the same location

across programs

What is new with Keyboard Shortcuts?

KeyTips replace keyboard shortcuts in Word 2010.

What is new with Keyboard Shortcuts?

Shortcuts that start with the CTRL key — for example, CTRL + C for copy, or CTRL+V for paste – remain the same as previous version of Word.

What is new with Keyboard Shortcuts?

The new shortcuts also have a new name: KeyTips. The sequence goes like this:

1. Press ALT to make the KeyTips appear for all ribbon tabs and Quick Access Toolbar commands, as shown here.

2. Then you can press the KeyTip for the tab you want to display.

Commands only when you need them

Picture tab will ONLY be displayed when the picture is selected.

More options if you need them

Preview before you select

SmartArt Graphics

Help you illustrate processes and make points in a visual way.

Winter

Spring

Summer

Fall

SLO

Pre-Test

Post Test

Insert Screen Shot

Capture a screen shot of any open window

Place Commands on the Quick Access Toolbar

Right Click your mouse on the item you want to add to your Quick Access Toolbar. Click Add to Quick Access Toolbar.

Remove Commands from the Quick Access Toolbar

Right Click your mouse on the item you want to remove from your Quick Access Toolbar. Click Remove from Quick Access Toolbar.

File Menu(2003) to Office Button (2007) to File Tab (2010)

Word 2003

Word 2007

Word 2010

The New File Tab

New ways to Save

Save to SkyDrive and you can share documents with other individuals working on the same doc. Never used it but I would image it works the same as Google Drive.

Changing File Type

Use the new features in 2010 that are not offered in previous versions.

1. Open .doc (2003) .docx(2007) in Word 2010. 2. Click File Tab

1. Save As2. Make sure the “Save As Type” box has “.docx”

selected.

3. Click OK1. All 2010 features are now available.

Why would you change file type

Guide to Ribbon - Interactive guide for Office 2010 or 2007

Guide to Ribbon