13. Letters, Memos, and More: Working with Microsoft Word

When you want to write a letter, fire off a quick memo, create a report, or create a newsletter, you use a type of software program called a word processor. For most computer users, Microsoft Word is the word processing program of choice. Word is a full-featured word processor, and it’s included with Microsoft Office. You can use Word for all your writing needs—from basic letters to fancy newsletters, and everything in between.

Exploring the Word Interface

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