Guide Book

to
Microsoft Word 2010
by
AK Bahauddin Choudhury
(BCA, MCS)
 What is MS Word or Microsoft Word?
Microsoft Word 2010 is a powerful word processing software developed by
Microsoft. It is a part of the Microsoft Office 2010 suite.
It allows users to write, edit, format, and print documents such as letters,
reports, resumes, and more.

 MS Word বা Microsoft Word কী?

Microsoft Word 2010 হল ো মোইলরোসফট কর্তক
ৃ তর্রি একরট শরিশো ী ওয়োর্ৃ প্রলসরসিং
সফটওয়যোি। এরট Microsoft Office 2010 সয যট-এি অিংশ।

এি সোহোলযয ব্যব্হোিকোিী র খলর্, সম্পোদনো কিলর্, ফিমযোট কিলর্ এব্িং রপ্রন্ট কিলর্ পোলি
যযমন: রিরি, প্ররর্লব্দন, জীব্নব্ত ত্তোন্ত ইর্যোরদ।

 Why it is called Word Processing Software?

It is called Word Processing Software because it processes words (text) —
from writing to formatting and finalizing documents — making it a modern
tool for all text-based work.

 এরটলক ওয়োর্ৃ প্রলসরসিং সফটওয়যোি যকন ব্ ো হয়?

এরটলক ওয়োর্ৃ প্রলসরসিং সফটওয়যোি ব্ ো হয় কোিণ এরট শব্দ (লটক্সট) প্রররয়োজোর্ কলি
— য খোি কোজ যেলক শুরু কলি সম্পোদনো, ফিমযোরটিং এব্িং িূ ড়োন্তভোলব্ নরে প্রস্তুর্ কিোি
কোজ পযৃন্ত। এরট সব্ ধিলনি যটক্সটরভরত্তক কোলজি জনয একরট আধযরনক টয রহলসলব্
ব্যব্হৃর্ হয়।

 How to Start MS Word 2010?

To Start Word 2010:
1. Click on the Start menu.
2. Select All Programs > Microsoft Office > Microsoft Word 2010.
3. The Word window will open with a blank document.
 MS Word 2010 কীভোলব্ িো য কিলব্ন?
Word 2010 িো য কিলর্:
1. স্টোটৃ (Start) যমনয লর্ রিক করুন।
2. অ যপ্রোগ্রোমস (All Programs) > মোইলরোসফট অরফস (Microsoft Office) >
মোইলরোসফট ওয়োর্ৃ 2010 (Microsoft Word 2010) রনব্ৃোিন করুন।
3. একরট ফোাঁকো র্কযলমন্টসহ ওয়োর্ৃ উইলডো খযল যোলব্।
 After Opening MS Word, the Main Components Are:

1. Title Bar – Shows the name of the document and software.

2. Quick Access Toolbar – Contains shortcuts like Save, Undo, Redo.
3. Ribbon – Contains tabs like Home, Insert, Page Layout, etc.

4. Tabs & Groups – Each tab has groups of related tools.

 5. Document Area – The blank space where you type your content.
6. Status Bar – Displays page number, word count, language, etc.
7. Scroll Bars – For moving up, down, or sideways in the document.
8. Zoom Slider – Used to zoom in and out of the page.

 MS Word যখো োি পি প্রধোন অিংশগুল ো হল ো:

1. টোইলট ব্োি (Title Bar) – র্কযলমন্ট ও সফটওয়যোলিি নোম যদখোয়।
2. কযইক অযোলক্সস টয ব্োি (Quick Access Toolbar) – Save, Undo, Redo-এি
মলর্ো শটৃকোট েোলক।
3. রিব্ন (Ribbon) – Home, Insert, Page Layout ইর্যোরদ টযোব্ েোলক।
4. টযোব্ ও গ্রুপ (Tabs & Groups) – প্ররর্রট টযোলব্ সম্পরকৃর্ টয গুল োি গ্রুপ েোলক।
5. র্কযলমন্ট এরিয়ো (Document Area) – যযখোলন আপরন টোইপ কলিন।
6. স্টযোটোস ব্োি (Status Bar) – পতষ্ঠো সিংখযো, শব্দ সিংখযো, ভোষো ইর্যোরদ যদখোয়।
7. স্ক্র ব্োি (Scroll Bars) – উপলি-রনলি ব্ো র্োলন-ব্োলম যোওয়োি জনয।
8. জযম স্লোইর্োি (Zoom Slider) – যপজ ব্ড় ব্ো য োট কলি যদখোি জনয।
 How to create a new document?
 Click on File
 Select New
 Click on Blank Document
 Then click Create

 How to save a document for the first time?

 Click on File
 Select Save As
 Choose the location
 Enter the file name
 Click Save
 How to open an existing document?
 Click on File
 Select Open
 Browse to the location of the file
 Select the file
 Click Open
 Chapter I: Home Tab

 How do you type text in a Word document?

 Click inside the document and begin typing using the keyboard.

 How can you select text in MS Word 2010?

 Click and drag the mouse over the text
or
 Use Shift + Arrow keys on the keyboard.

 How do you edit or remove text in Word?

 Use the Backspace or Delete key to remove text.
 To add or change text, place the cursor where needed and start typing.

 Text formatting options available in the Home tab of MS Word 2010?

The text formatting options available in the Home tab include:

 Font Style
 Font Size
 Bold, Italic, Underline
 Text Color
 Highlight

 Keyboard shortcuts for the following formatting actions:

Action Shortcut Key

Bold Ctrl + B
Italic Ctrl + I
Underline Ctrl + U
Practical Task 1: Typing a Paragraph

Instructions:

1. Open MS Word 2010.

2. Type the following paragraph:

“Microsoft Word 2010 is a word processing software developed by Microsoft. It

is used for creating, editing, formatting, and printing text documents.”

Format the Text

Instructions:

 Select the entire paragraph.

 Apply the following formatting:
o Font Style: Times New Roman
o Font Size: 14
o Make the first sentence Bold
o Italicize the word editing
o Underline the word printing
o Change the text color of the last sentence to Blue.
o Highlight the word Microsoft in Yellow.

Save the Document

Instructions:

 Save the document with the name "TextFormattingPractice.docx" on

the desktop.
 Formatting Paragraphs

Proper paragraph formatting helps make our document organized, readable, and
professional.

Microsoft Word 2010 offers several paragraph formatting tools under the
"Home" > "Paragraph" group.

সরিক অনয লেদ ফিমযোরটিং আমোলদি নরেলক সয শতঙ্খ , পোিলযোগ্য এব্িং যপশোদোি কলি যর্োল ।
Microsoft Word 2010 "Home" > "Paragraph" গ্রুলপি অধীলন রব্রভন্ন অনয লেদ
ফিমযোরটিং টয প্রদোন কলি।

 Align Text
We can change how text is aligned in a document:

 Left Align – Aligns text to the left margin. (Default)

 Center Align – Centers the text on the page.
 Right Align – Aligns text to the right margin.
 Justify – Spreads text evenly from left to right margin.

� Path: Home > Paragraph group > Alignment icons

 Line Spacing
Adjust the amount of space between lines in a paragraph:

 Options: 1.0 (single), 1.15, 1.5, 2.0 (double), etc.

 Helps improve readability.

� Path: Home > Paragraph > Line and Paragraph Spacing (icon with up/down
arrows)
 Bullets and Numbering
Use bullets or numbers to list items clearly:

 Bullets – For unordered lists.

 Numbering – For ordered steps or lists.

� Path: Home > Paragraph > Bullets or Numbering

 Indentation
Indentation moves text inward from the margin:

 Increase Indent – Moves text right.

 Decrease Indent – Moves text left.

� Path: Home > Paragraph > Indent icons

Practical Task 2: Paragraph Formatting in Microsoft Word 2010

🎯 Learning Objectives:

By completing this task, students will learn how to:

 Align text (Left, Center, Right, Justify)

 Adjust line and paragraph spacing
 Apply bullets and numbering
 Use indentation tools
 Format a paragraph professionally

📄 Task Instructions:

✅ Step 1: Open Microsoft Word 2010

 Click on the Start Menu > Search for Microsoft Word 2010 > Open the
program.
✅ Step 2: Type the Following Paragraph (Use Proper Capitalization and
Spelling):

"Microsoft Word is a popular word processing application. It allows users to

create documents, format text, and print files. Paragraph formatting improves the
appearance and readability of the document."

✅ Step 3: Format the Paragraph

📌 A. Text Alignment

 Select the paragraph.

 Apply the following alignments one by one to observe the difference (use
undo after each step):
o Left Align
o Center Align
o Right Align
o Justify (finally, keep this one applied)

� Path: Home > Paragraph > Alignment icons (Left, Center, Right, Justify)

📌 B. Line Spacing

 Select the paragraph.

 Set the line spacing to 1.5.
 Add space after paragraph = 6 pt (for better clarity between
paragraphs).

� Path: Home > Paragraph > Line and Paragraph Spacing

📌 C. Bulleted List

 Press Enter twice after the paragraph to create space.

 Type the heading: Features of Microsoft Word (Bold & Underline it)
 Below the heading, type and format the following as a bulleted list:

 Easy to use
 Text formatting tools
 Printing support
  Paragraph alignment options

� Path: Home > Paragraph > Bullets

📌 D. Numbered List

 Leave one line and type the heading: Steps to Format a Paragraph
(Italic & Underline it)
 Below the heading, create a numbered list:
1. Select the text
2. Choose alignment
3. Adjust line spacing
4. Apply bullets or numbers

� Path: Home > Paragraph > Numbering

📌 E. Indentation

 Go back to the original paragraph.

 Use the Increase Indent button to indent the paragraph from the left.
 Then, use Decrease Indent once to bring it back to normal.

� Path: Home > Paragraph > Increase/Decrease Indent icons

✅ Step 4: Final Touches

 Make the heading text bold and centered:

o Features of Microsoft Word
o Steps to Format a Paragraph
 Add your name and date at the top-right corner of the document.

✅ Step 5: Save the Document

 File > Save As

 Save it on your Desktop as:
YourName_ParagraphFormatting.docx
 Final Document looks like
Name: XXXXX XXXXX
Date: 13-07-2025

Microsoft Word is a popular word processing application. It allows users to create documents,
format text, and print files. Paragraph formatting improves the appearance and readability of
the document.

Features of Microsoft Word

 Easy to use
 Text formatting tools
 Printing support
 Paragraph alignment options

Steps to Format a Paragraph

1. Select the text

2. Choose alignment
3. Adjust line spacing
4. Apply bullets or numbers

 Copy & Paste Operation in MS Word 2010

Copy and Paste is a basic but essential feature in MS Word 2010 that helps you
duplicate text or objects without typing them again.

✅ Steps to Copy and Paste Text in MS Word 2010:

🔹 Method 1: Using Right-click Menu

1. Select the text or object you want to copy.
2. Right-click on the selection.
3. Click on Copy.
4. Place the cursor where you want to paste the text.
5. Right-click and choose Paste.

🔹 Method 2: Using Ribbon (Home Tab)

1. Select the text.
2. Go to the Home tab.
 3. Click on Copy (📋 icon).
4. Place your cursor at the desired location.
5. Click on Paste (📋 icon with dropdown).

🔹 Method 3: Using Keyboard Shortcuts

1. Copy → Ctrl + C
2. Paste → Ctrl + V

Practical Task 3: Copy and Paste Operation in MS Word 2010

🎯 Learning Objectives:

By completing this assignment, students will be able to:

 Understand the concept of Copy and Paste

 Use different methods to duplicate and place text or objects
 Practice efficient editing using keyboard shortcuts

📝 Assignment Instructions:

1. Open MS Word 2010

2. Type the following short paragraph:

"Microsoft Word 2010 is a powerful word processing application used to

create professional documents, reports, and letters."

3. Perform the following tasks:

🔹 Task 1: Copy & Paste using Ribbon

 Select the paragraph.

 Click on the Home tab → Click Copy
 Paste it two times below the original paragraph using the Paste button.

🔹 Task 2: Copy & Paste using Right-click

 Select any one sentence from the paragraph.

 Right-click → Select Copy
 Paste the sentence anywhere in the document using right-click →
Paste.

🔹 Task 3: Copy & Paste using Keyboard Shortcuts

  Select the entire paragraph → Press Ctrl + C
 Move to the end of the document → Press Ctrl + V to paste.

🔹 Task 4: Use “Paste Options”

 After pasting, click on the small clipboard icon and try each of these:
o Keep Source Formatting
o Merge Formatting
o Keep Text Only
 Note the difference in appearance for each.

 Find and Replace – MS Word 2010

✅ Find:

 Used to search a word or phrase in the document.

 Shortcut key: Ctrl + F
 Found in the Home tab → Editing group → Find
 Opens the Navigation Pane to show all matches.

✅ Replace:

 Used to find a word and change it to another.

 Shortcut key: Ctrl + H
 Found in the Home tab → Editing group → Replace
 Dialog box appears with:
o Find what – type the word to search
o Replace with – type the new word

✅ Example:
 Find: computer
 Replace with: technology
 All instances of “computer” will be changed to “technology”.

Practical Task 4: Find and Replace

Instructions:
1. Open MS Word 2010
2. Type the following 4 paragraphs into a new Word document:
The computer is an essential tool in modern education. Many schools now have
a computer lab for students. Learning how to operate a computer helps students
prepare for the future.

Our teacher always encourages us to complete homework on time. A good teacher

explains lessons clearly and answers all our questions. We respect our teacher
and follow their guidance.

The library has a quiet environment suitable for reading. Students go to the library
during free periods. The library also has computers for digital learning.

A student must be disciplined and hard-working. Every student should come to

class regularly and participate actively. A successful student completes all tasks
on time.

✅ Task 1: Find and Count

 Use Find (Ctrl + F) to count how many times the word computer
appears.
 Observe the numbers.

✅ Task 2: Replace Word

 Use Replace (Ctrl + H) to replace:

o computer → technology
o teacher → mentor
o library → reading room
o student → learner
 Use Replace All for each.

✅ Task 3: Save and Answer

 After making replacements, answer:

o How many replacements were made for each word?

Computer, teacher, library, student

 Save the document as:

FindReplace_YourName.docx
 Chapter II: Insert Tab
 What is the Insert Tab in MS Word 2010?

The Insert Tab in MS Word 2010 allows users to add various elements into
the document, such as tables, pictures, shapes, charts, hyperlinks, headers &
footers, page numbers, and more.

🌀 MS Word 2010-এ Insert Tab কী?

Insert Tab ব্যব্হোি কলি র্কযলমলন্ট রব্রভন্ন উপোদোন যযমন যটরব্ , রব্, আকোি (Shapes),
িোটৃ, র িংক, যহর্োি-ফযটোি, পতষ্ঠো নম্বি ইর্যোরদ যযোগ্ কিো যোয়।

� Elements in the Insert Tab / Insert Tab-এি উপোদোনসমূ হ:

Feature Name Description (English) ব্ণৃনো (ব্োিং ো)

Pages Add cover page, blank page, or কভোি যপজ, নর্যন পতষ্ঠো ব্ো যপজ যেক
page break যযোগ্ কিলর্
Table Insert tables to organize data যর্টো সোজোলনোি জনয যটরব্ তর্রি কিো
Picture Insert image from computer করম্পউটোি যেলক রব্ যযোগ্ কিো
Clip Art Add online illustrations (no longer অন োইলন রিত্র যযোগ্ কিো (এখন
supported) সোলপোটৃ হয় নো)
Shapes Insert basic shapes (circle, ব্ত ত্ত, র্ীি, আয়র্লেত্র ইর্যোরদ আকতরর্
rectangle, arrows) যযোগ্
SmartArt Add diagrams and organization র্োয়োগ্রোম ও সিংগ্িন রিত্র তর্রি কিো
charts
Chart Create bar, line, pie charts ব্োি, োইন, পোই িোটৃ তর্রি কিো
Hyperlink Add clickable web or file links রিকলযোগ্য ওলয়ব্ ব্ো ফোই র িংক যয ি
কিো
Bookmark Mark a place for quick access পলি রফলি আসোি জনয রনরদৃষ্ট স্থোন
রিরির্ কিো
Header & Add text at top/bottom of each প্ররর্রট পতষ্ঠোি উপলি/রনলি যটক্সট যযোগ্
Footer page কিো
Page Number Add automatic page numbers স্বয়িংররয়ভোলব্ পতষ্ঠোি নম্বি যয ি কিো
Text Box Insert a box for separate text আ োদো ভোলব্ য খো প্রদশৃলনি জনয
যটক্সট ব্ক্স
  Pages Group (Insert Tab)

🔹 Cover Page
1. Adds a ready-made first page to the document.
2. Includes placeholders for Title, Author, Date, etc.
3. Makes your document look professional.
4. Located at: Insert > Pages > Cover Page
5. You can edit the inserted cover page content.

🔹 2. Blank Page
1. Inserts a new empty page at the position of the cursor.
2. Useful for separating sections or chapters.
3. Located at: Insert > Pages > Blank Page

🔹 3. Page Break
1. Starts a new page from the current cursor location.
2. Moves content after the cursor to the next page.
3. Ideal for starting a new section or chapter.
4. Located at: Insert > Pages > Page Break
5. Keyboard Shortcut: Ctrl + Enter

Practical Task 5:
1. Insert a cover page and edit its content.
2. Try to create a cover page by your own.

 Tables Group (Insert Tab)

🔹 Insert Table
1. Create a table by selecting rows × columns.
2. Use grid or “Insert Table” option.
 🔹 Draw Table
1. Manually draw cells with the mouse.
2. Good for custom layouts.
🔹 Convert Text to Table
1. Change selected text into a table.
2. Works with comma/tab-separated text.

 Table Tools in MS Word 2010?

As soon as you insert a table or click inside an existing table, the Table Tools
will automatically become active.
You will see two extra tabs on the ribbon:
 Design
 Layout
These tabs only appear when the table is selected or active.

1. Design Tab (Table Tools)

Used to style and decorate the table.
🔹 Key Features:
 Table Styles – Apply pre-designed table looks
 Shading – Add background color to cells
 Borders – Add/remove/customize cell borders
 Effects – Add special visual effects

2. Layout Tab (Table Tools)
Used to manage the structure and layout of the table.
🔹 Key Features:
 Insert Rows/Columns – Add rows or columns
 Delete – Remove selected rows, columns, or table
 Merge Cells – Combine two or more cells
 Split Cells/Table – Divide cells or break the table
  Cell Size – Adjust height and width
 Alignment – Align text inside cells
 Distribute Rows/Columns Evenly
Practical Task 6: Working with Table

1. Open a new page and design the following table

2. Open a new page and design the following table
3. Make a class time table of a class like this – Open a new page and
make the page orientation : Landscape

4. Design a month calendar given below and add a background image,

behind the text.
 Illustrations Group – Insert Tab
The Illustrations Group allows you to insert visual elements like images,
shapes, charts, and diagrams to make your document more attractive and
informative.

1. Picture
Inserts an image from your computer.
Path: Insert > Illustrations > Picture

2. Clip Art
Adds ready-made illustrations or small graphics.

3. Shapes
Add various geometrical or decorative shapes (rectangle, circle, arrows,
stars, etc.).
You can customize size, colour, and text.

4. SmartArt
Insert professional diagrams like flowcharts, processes, hierarchies, etc.
Good for visualizing ideas or steps.

5. Chart
Add graphs like bar, line, pie, column, etc.
Useful for displaying numeric data visually.

6. Screenshot
Inserts a snapshot of open windows or a screen clipping.
  Links Group
1. Hyperlink – Creates a clickable link to webpages, files, emails, or
document locations.
2. Bookmark – Marks a spot in the document for easy navigation.

 Header & Footer Group

1. Header – Inserts content at the top margin of each page.
2. Footer – Inserts content at the bottom margin of each page.
3. Page Number – Adds page numbers with various positions and styles.

 Text Group
1. Text Box – Adds a box to insert text anywhere on the page.
2. WordArt – Adds decorative, styled text with effects.
3. Drop Cap – Enlarges the first letter of a paragraph for decorative effect.
4. Signature Line – Inserts a placeholder for signatures.
5. Date & Time – Adds current date and/or time in different formats.
6. Object – Embeds other objects like Excel, PDF, or other files.

 Symbols Group
1. Equation – Inserts mathematical equations using a built-in editor.
2. Symbol – Adds special characters or symbols not found on the keyboard
(e.g., ©, ₹, µ).

Practical Task 7: Type two separate question papers:

 English Question Paper

 Mathematics Question Paper
 Chapter III: Page Layout Tab

The Page Layout tab allows users to control the overall appearance and structure
of the document page — including margins, orientation, size, columns, spacing,
watermark, and more.

 Themes Group

1. Themes – Applies a predefined set of fonts, colors, and effects to the entire
document.
2. Colors – Changes the color scheme of the selected theme.
3. Fonts – Changes the font combination used for headings and body text.
4. Effects – Applies visual effects like shadows and reflections to shapes and
text.

 Page Setup Group

1. Margins – Sets the blank space around the edges of the page (Top,
Bottom, Left, Right).
➤ Example: Normal, Narrow, Wide, Custom Margins.
2. Orientation – Sets the page direction:

a) Portrait (vertical)
b) Landscape (horizontal)

3. Size – Changes the size of the page (A4, Letter, Legal, etc.)
4. Columns – Splits the page into multiple columns like a newspaper.
5. Breaks – Adds breaks in the page (Page Break, Section Break, Column
Break).
➤ Useful for dividing sections with different formatting.
 6. Line Numbers – Adds line numbers to the margins (for editing or legal
docs).
7. Hyphenation – Automatically splits longer words across lines with
hyphens.

 Page Background Group

1. Watermark – Adds faint background text or image (e.g.,

CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT).
2. Page Color – Changes the background color of the page.
3. Page Borders – Adds decorative or standard borders around the page.

 Paragraph Group

1. Indent (Left & Right) – Moves text inward from the margin on either side.
2. Spacing (Before & After) – Sets the amount of space before and after a
paragraph.

 Arrange Group

(Used mainly when working with images, text boxes, or objects)

1. Position – Sets the position of an object (image, shape, etc.) on the page.
2. Wrap Text – Controls how text flows around images or objects.
3. Bring Forward / Send Backward – Moves objects in front of or behind
other objects.
4. Align – Aligns selected objects (top, center, bottom, etc.)
5. Group – Groups multiple objects so they move/resize as one.
6. Rotate – Rotates the selected object to any angle.

Practical Task 8: Design the following resume/bio data.

Practical Task 9:
Task: Make the margin Normal, orientation Portrait, and size A4. Type the
following application in the same format:

Practical Task 10: Try these Cover Page and assignment front page design
Practical Task 11: Try these A4 size Poster
Practical Task 12: Try these certificate A4 size in landscape orientation
Practical Task 13: Try these logo design
 Chapter IV: References Tab

 Table of Contents Group

Table of Contents
➤ Automatically creates a table of contents based on the headings in your
document.
➤ You can choose a built-in style or customize your own.

 Footnotes Group
Insert Footnote
➤ Adds a note at the bottom of the current page for additional information or
source references.
➤ Shortcut: Alt + Ctrl + F
Insert Endnote
➤ Adds a note at the end of the document or section instead of the page.
➤ Shortcut: Alt + Ctrl + D
Next Footnote
➤ Moves the cursor to the next footnote or endnote in the document.
Show Notes
➤ Switches to view all footnotes or endnotes and allows editing.

 Citations & Bibliography Group

Insert Citation
➤ Adds a reference (book, article, website, etc.) into your document at the cursor
position.
➤ Supports different citation styles like APA, MLA, Chicago.
Manage Sources
➤ Opens a source manager where you can view, edit, delete, or add references.
 Style
➤ Allows you to choose a citation style, such as:
o APA
o MLA
o Chicago
o Harvard (if available)
Bibliography
➤ Inserts a list of all sources used (automatically generated from citations).
➤ Includes options like Bibliography, References, or Works Cited.

 Captions Group
Insert Caption
➤ Adds labels to images, tables, figures (e.g., Figure 1, Table 1).
➤ Used for referencing visuals within the document.
Insert Table of Figures
➤ Creates a table (like a table of contents) listing all figures/tables with page
numbers.
Update Table
➤ Updates the table of figures if any captions or page numbers have changed.

 Index Group
Mark Entry
➤ Marks words or phrases to be included in an index.
Insert Index
➤ Creates an alphabetically sorted index at the end of the document based on
marked entries.
Update Index
➤ Updates the index if any entries or page numbers have changed.
✅ Common Uses of the References Tab:
 Creating academic reports or research papers
 Adding citations and generating bibliographies
 Inserting footnotes/endnotes for explanations
 Adding an index or list of figures/tables

Practical Task: 14– References Tab

✅ Task 1: Insert a Table of Contents

Step-by-Step:
1. Write the following content.
2. Apply Heading styles (Heading 1, Heading 2, etc.)
3. Go to References → Table of Contents and insert any built-in style.

Introduction to Computers  Heading 1

Computers are versatile machines capable of performing a wide range of tasks,
from simple calculations to complex simulations. They follow a set of
instructions called a program. A modern computer system consists of hardware
components and software applications working together seamlessly.
Components of a Computer System Heading 2
A computer system consists of five major components:
 Input Devices (Keyboard, Mouse)
 Output Devices (Monitor, Printer)
 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
 Memory (RAM and Storage)
 Software (Operating System and Applications)
Each component plays a vital role in ensuring efficient computing.
Types of Computers  Heading 3
Computers are categorized based on their size and processing capabilities:
  Supercomputers: Extremely powerful, used in weather forecasting and
scientific research.
 Mainframe Computers: Handle bulk data processing, used in banks and
institutions.
 Personal Computers (PCs): Most commonly used, suitable for
individuals and offices.
 Laptops & Tablets: Portable computing devices, ideal for mobile users.

✅ Task 2: Add a Footnote

Write this paragraph:
The Internet is a revolutionary system that has redefined communication,
education, and entertainment. It allows people to access vast resources of
information instantly from anywhere in the world.
1. Select the word Internet.
2. Go to References → Insert Footnote.
3. Type this footnote:
The Internet is a global network that connects millions of private, public,
academic, business, and government networks.

✅ Task 3: Insert a Citation and Bibliography

Add this text:
Digital transformation is rapidly changing how organizations function.
Companies are integrating technologies like cloud computing and artificial
intelligence to streamline their operations.
1. Go to References → Insert Citation → Add New Source
2. Enter the following:
Author: Jane Miller
Title: The Digital Shift
Year: 2022
City: New York
Publisher: FutureTech Publications
➡ Then insert Bibliography at the end of document:
Go to References → Bibliography → Insert Bibliography

✅ Task 4: Insert Captions for Images/Tables

1. Add two sample tables:
Table: Top 3 Operating Systems
OS Name Developer Market Share
Windows Microsoft 76%
macOS Apple Inc. 17%
Linux Open Source 2%

Table: Common Input Devices

Device Purpose
Keyboard Text Input
Mouse Pointing Device
Scanner Digital Capture

2. Click each table → References → Insert Caption

Example: Table 1: Top 3 Operating Systems
Example: Table 2: Common Input Devices

✅ Task 5: Insert Index

Step-by-step:
1. Select three keywords from your document (e.g., Computer,
Software, Internet).
2. Go to References → Mark Entry
3. After marking all entries, go to end of document → Insert Index
The result will be a properly formatted index page listing all marked entries.

✅ Task 6: Add an Endnote

1. Write this paragraph:
Software is the invisible part of a computer that makes it useful. It ranges from
simple text editors to complex operating systems. Without software, even the
most powerful hardware is useless.
2. Select the word Software
Go to References → Insert Endnote
3. Type:
Software refers to the set of programs and operating systems that tell a
computer what to do.

✅ Task 7: Insert Table of Figures

1. After captioning the tables in Task 4:
2. Go to References → Insert Table of Figures
3. Choose a format and insert
This generates a list like:
Table 1: Top 3 Operating Systems …… Page 3
Table 2: Common Input Devices …… Page 4

✅ Task 9: Combine Footnote and Citation in Paragraphs

1. Add these two paragraphs:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is enabling machines to learn from experience and
perform human-like tasks. From voice assistants to self-driving cars, AI is
becoming a part of everyday life. AI technology depends on access to large
volumes of data and powerful processing systems.
Machine learning, a subset of AI, allows systems to learn automatically and
improve without being explicitly programmed. It is being applied in fraud
detection, language translation, and recommendation systems.
2. Add a Footnote to “Artificial Intelligence”:
AI is the simulation of human intelligence in machines programmed to think and
learn.
3. Add a Citation:
Author: Sarah Thompson
 Title: Understanding AI
Year: 2020
Publisher: AI Press

✅ Task 10: Update All References

1. After completing all above tasks:
2. Right-click on Table of Contents → Select Update Field
3. Click into the Index, Bibliography, and Table of Figures → Press
F9 to update

💾 Save Your Work As:

YourName_ReferencesAssignment.docx

📝 Notes:
 Use default page layout: A4, Portrait, 1" margin.
 Use Calibri or Times New Roman, Size 12.
 Practical Assignment

1. Id Card Design
ID CARD SIZE
For Portrait:
 Width: 2.2 inch
 Height: 3.4 inch
For Landscape:
 Width: 3.4 inch
 Height: 2.2 inch

Computer Training Institute

Rahul Gupta
Senior Trainer
ID No : AIT/02
DOB : 28/05/1998
Join Date : 12/12/2017
Exp. Date : 28/05/2018

2. Design a News Paper front Page

 LAB Exercise
Lab Exercise 1
A computer is a device that accepts information (in the form of digitalized data) and
manipulates it for some result based on a program or sequence of instructions on how the
data is to be processed. Complex computers also include the means for storing data (including
the program, which is also a form of data) for some necessary duration. A program may be
invariable and built into the computer (and called logic circuitry as it is on microprocessors)
or different programs may be provided to the computer (loaded into its storage and then
started by an administrator or user). Today's computers have both kinds of programming.
Follow the instructions below:

1. Open a blank MS Word document and type the above text.

2. Copy the last sentence Today's computers have both kinds of programming.
to the beginning of the first paragraph.
3. Change the typeface of the entire document to 11 point Verdana.
4. Change all the word occurrences of computer to workstation.
5. Change the spacing of the entire document to 1.5.
6. Change the alignment of the entire document to Justify.
7. Set the phrases logic circuitry and microprocessors in Italic.
8. Insert a text box and move the whole paragraph into the text box.
9. Fill the text box with Blue colour.
10. Set the header as INFOL3002 Computer Applications - MS Word Lab
Assignment in 10 point Tahoma.
11. Set the footer as CDP, MMU in 10 point Tahoma.
12. Save the document as: Computer.docx on the desktop.
Lab Exercise 2

Lab Exercise 3

🔸 Practical Task 1: Typing & Formatting Paragraph

Instructions:

 Type the following paragraph in MS Word.

 Apply:
o Font: Calibri, Size: 12
o Make the title Bold, Centered, and Underlined
o Apply Justify Alignment to the paragraph
o Use 1.5 line spacing

Data:
The Importance of Computer Education
Computer education plays a vital role in modern society. It
enhances the ability to gather, process, and analyze data
quickly. With the rise of the internet, computer skills have
become essential for both personal and professional development.
From writing emails to creating presentations, computer
knowledge helps people work efficiently. It also improves access
to information and opens up opportunities in various fields.

🔸 Practical Task 2: Insert Table with Data and Format It

Instructions:

 Insert a 4×4 table.

 Use the table tools to bold the headings, center-align the text, and apply
any table style.
 Change column width if needed.

Data to Enter:

Student Name English Computer Total

Riya Sharma 78 85 163
Aman Das 67 90 157
Pritam Roy 88 82 170

🔸 Practical Task 3: Insert Images and Captions

Instructions:

 Insert two images (use any images from your computer or Internet like
“Computer” and “Laptop”)
 Below each image, insert a caption using:
o Right-click → Insert Caption

Example Captions:

 Fig 1: Computer System

 Fig 2: Laptop Device

🔸 Practical Task 4: Add SmartArt or Chart

Instructions:

 Insert a SmartArt graphic (e.g., "Hierarchy")

 Use the following structure:

Data:

 Computer Education
o Basic Skills
o Typing
o MS Office
o Internet
🔸 Practical Task 5: References Section

Instructions:

 Select the word “Internet” in the paragraph and add a Footnote

describing it as:

Internet is a global network that connects millions of computers

worldwide.

 Insert a Citation with any book info (Example below)

 Add a Bibliography at the end

Example Citation Data:

 Book: Introduction to Computers

 Author: Peter Norton
 Year: 2010
 Publisher: McGraw Hill

🔸 Practical Task 6: Page Setup and Final Touches

Instructions:

 Set:
o Page Size: A4
o Orientation: Portrait
o Margins: Normal
 Add a Header: "MS Word Assignment – July 2025"
 Add a Footer: Your Full Name & Page Number
 Save file name as: MSWord_Assignment_YourName.docx
Lab Exercise 4 Application Formatting

Instructions:

 Type the following job application.

 Apply proper paragraph spacing and align everything neatly.

Data to Type:

To
The Manager
TechnoSoft Pvt. Ltd.
Guwahati – 781001

Subject: Application for the post of Computer Operator

Sir,
I am writing to express my interest in the position of Computer Operator in
your esteemed company. I have completed my Bachelor’s degree in Computer
Applications and possess strong knowledge of MS Office tools.

I am confident that my skills and experience make me a suitable candidate

for the position. Kindly consider my application.

Thanking you.

Yours sincerely,

Rahul Dey
Phone: 7001234567

Instructions:

 Use Calibri, Size 12

 Make headings Bold
 Add 1” margin on all sides
 Add a Page Border to the page
Lab Exercise 5 Add Illustrations and Captions

Instructions:

 Insert two images (Computer Lab, Internet symbol).

 Resize the images to 4x4 inches
 Add captions under both using “Insert Caption”

Sample Captions:

 Fig 1: A typical Computer Lab

 Fig 2: Symbol of Internet Connectivity
Lab Exercise 6 Create following Table

Day Period I Period II Period IV Period V

Sunday Math Science English Computer
Monday Science Computer Math English
Tuesday English Math Computer Science
Wednesday Computer Science Math English
Friday Math Science English Computer
 Create margin at the top & bottom 1.1 inch and right & left 1.5 inch
 Create landscape orientation & A4 paper size
 Insert Period III column after Period II
 Insert Thursday row bellow Wednesday row
 Insert page number center align and Arial font
 Insert watermark "Hello world"
 Table font time’s new roman and 13
Lab Exercise 7

Create a document with following text and carry out the tasks mentioned
below:

"Before starting, check that you are viewing this in Microsoft Word. If you left
clicked on the link in your web browser to come here, you will be viewing this
through Internet Explorer. You can check this by clicking on the Help menu
and seeing if it lists either "About Microsoft Word" or "About Internet
Explorer". If it says, "About Internet Explorer" you have opened this fine in the
incorrect way, and so you can use the Back button on the browser to go back
and download the document in the correct way. If it says "About Microsoft
Word", you've done it correctly - carry on."

 The left and right margins are to be brought in by 1.2 cm and 2.4 cm
respectively.

 Indent the first line by a further 1.5 cm.

 Align the paragraph to the justify side of the page.

 Apply double line border at the top and bottom- and single-line
border on left and right of paragraph.
 Insert foot note [Internet Explorer is the web browser of Microsoft
Corporation] for the underline word “About Internet Explorer”