Once you are logged in, click through the steps below.

1. Start 2. Programs 3.“Microsoft 4. WordMenu Office” 2007

Saving DocumentsOnce Word is open, your first step is to save your file. First click the Office Button or the “File” button on the

top left of your screen.

Click “Save As”

Left click & drag the center bar until you see “My Computer.” Under Computer you will see your jump drive.It may not have your name, but it will be a letter after (E:). If you do not have a jump drive, save to “My Documents.”

Hint: look for thelast letter beforemavisbeacon,probably (F:)

Left clickon yourdrive.

Click in the box for “File Name,” then type your

first initial + last name – subject – title.Ex: File name: DGustafson – English – Name Story

Click “Save”

Click the red X (close) on the top right of the screen.

Here’s how to find your file again:

1. Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the top right of your screen.

2. Double click your USB folder (F:) or the My Documents folder

3. Double click your file name(ex: DGustafson – English – Name Story)

Once you have a file name (which will be at the very top center of your screen), you can save by clicking the Office Button & Save or by holding Ctrl + s

Q: How often should you save?A: Whenever you’ve done work you don’t want to lose! (Or at least every 5 to 10 minutes)

Any Questions?

Formatting Professional DocumentsFormatting Professional Documents1.1.FontFont: Click the arrow to the right of the font box : Click the arrow to the right of the font box and select the font “and select the font “Times New RomanTimes New Roman” ” You may need to scroll down.(Some professionals use Calibri or Arial. However, handwriting & other fonts are not considered professional)

2.2.Font sizeFont size: : click the arrow to the right of the numberclick the arrow to the right of the number, , and select “and select “1212””(Some professional documentswill use size 10 or 11 font. Smaller is hard to read.Larger should not be used, even for titleseven for titles.)

3. 3. MarginsMargins: Margins should be 1 inch on all sides. : Margins should be 1 inch on all sides. This is the Word default – you do not have to change anything.

4. 4. ColorColor: : The background should be The background should be whitewhite..The font should be The font should be blackblack..These are the defaults. You do not have to change anything.Colorful fonts and backgrounds are reserved for personal writing or for presentations – not for professional documents or school assignments typed in Word.

Next, you will learn how to type a professional-looking MLA-format document.

But first… Any questions?Any questions?

Setting up an MLA DocumentSetting up an MLA Document1. MLA Header•Type your MLA header, left-aligned, at the top of your page.

2. Spacing. The heading of essay papers are single spaced. After you type the heading select everything (either click and drag through both boxes, or hold Ctrl + a). Everything should be highlighted. Then click the “Home” tab.

3. Click the drop-down menu for Spacing, and select 1.0

4. Click the drop-down menu for Spacing again, and select “Remove Space After Paragraph”

5. After the header, everything is double spaced, starting with the Title.

Click anywhere in the last line of the header and click 2.0 in the spacing drop-down.

6. Title. Type “Enter” once to start a new line. Then click the “Center” icon to center align.

Type your title. (Note: this is different from the assigned topic.)

Hit “Enter.”

7. Paragraph. Remember to left align first.

Hit “Tab” to indent your first line.You’re just about ready to start …

… But first, check to make sure you didn’t forget anything:MLA header left alignedCentered TitleDouble spaced starting

after the last header line12 point Times New Roman or 11 point Calibri fontIndent before your first paragraph.

And you’re off! Happy writing!