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Adding and Formatting Text in Microsoft Word 2021

In this chapter, learn how you can get started in adding ang formatting your document text.
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Course: On-Demand
Beginner Provider Eric Andal  5 Lessons ·  16m  in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Urdu, Chinese 

Course Description

In these lessons, you’ll learn how to get started adding and formatting your document text. Learn about a variety of ribbons including the font ribbon, the paragraph ribbon, the styles ribbon, and the editing ribbon. These ribbons will provide you with tools to alter the appearance of your text. In this chapter, you will also learn about stylizing text, such as changing the font size and more. There are a variety of actions you will learn to take to edit text.

What You'll Learn

  • Identify the formatting options available in Microsoft Word 2021
  • Change text typefaces using the Font ribbon
  • Adjust paragraph spacing and indentations with the Paragraph ribbon
  • Create and manage text styles using the Styles ribbon
  • Correct and revise document text with the Editing ribbon

Key Takeaways

  • Microsoft Word 2021 provides several ribbons, including the Font, Paragraph, Styles, and Editing ribbons, for adding and formatting document text.
  • The Font ribbon lets you change text typefaces and alter the appearance of text, such as changing font size.
  • The Paragraph ribbon is used to adjust paragraph spacing and indentations.
  • The Styles ribbon helps you create and manage text styles.
  • The Editing ribbon provides tools to correct and revise text.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this course cover?

It covers getting started with adding and formatting document text in Microsoft Word 2021, including the Font, Paragraph, Styles, and Editing ribbons, and actions such as changing font size and stylizing text.

What skills will I gain from this course?

You will build skills in Microsoft Word, word processing, document formatting, formatted text, using a text editor, and typesetting.

Which Word ribbons will I learn to use?

You will learn to use the Font ribbon, the Paragraph ribbon, the Styles ribbon, and the Editing ribbon, along with the available formatting options.

What will I be able to do with text after taking this course?

You will be able to change text typefaces, adjust paragraph spacing and indentations, create and manage text styles, and correct and revise text.