What's the best way to create a new, blank document in Microsoft Word? Scholars learn how to open existing Word documents and discover how to access templates. Viewers also explore Using Compatability mode and learn about pinning and converting documents.

Concepts

microsoft word, word processing, basic computer skills, Computer Skills

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Additional Tags

college and career readiness

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners use templates to create various types of documents, such as invitations and flyers 

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson order is important 
• Provide access to computers with Microsoft Word for pupils to practice as they watch the video 

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes a link to a supplemental text-based lesson
• Narrator gives clear, easy-to-follow instructions

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2