Starting a Blank Document

When you first open Microsoft Word, it lists several templates you can use to create a new document. The blank document, which is the default choice, is just as the name implies—an empty document waiting for you to add your own text and formatting.

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Image From the Word start screen, click Blank document.

Image Word displays a blank document with a cursor flashing and ready for you to start typing in text.

Type in your text, and Word ...

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