Getting to know Word 2016 Word 2016 is similar to Word 2013 and Word 2010. If you've previously used either version, then Word 2016 should feel familiar.
Microsoft Office 2016 Ribbon Tabs. This combination of icons and tabs is known as the Ribbon interface, which appears in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Access. The following tables show the commands grouped under each ribbon tab for each of the five programs. Here are the commands for Microsoft Word 2016. Oct 27, 2010 - Microsoft changed that for Office 2010, 2013 and 2016. Now, you can add commands to the ribbon tabs by adding custom groups to existing tabs. Clicking the Customize Ribbon option on the Word Options dialog box.
But if you are new to Word or have more experience with older versions, you should first take some time to become familiar with the Word 2016 interface. The Word interface When you open Word for the first time, the Start Screen will appear. From here, you'll be able to create a new document, choose a template, and access your recently edited documents. From the Start Screen, locate and select Blank document to access the Word interface. Zoom Control Click and drag the slider to use the zoom control.
The number to the right of the slider bar reflects the zoom percentage. Working with the Word environment Like other recent versions, Word 2016 continues to use features like the Ribbon and the Quick Access Toolbar—where you will find commands to perform common tasks in Word—as well as Backstage view. The Ribbon Word uses a tabbed Ribbon system instead of traditional menus.
The Ribbon contains multiple tabs, which you can find near the top of the Word window. Auto-hide Ribbon: Auto-hide displays your document in full-screen mode and completely hides the Ribbon from view. To show the Ribbon, click the Expand Ribbon command at the top of screen. Show Tabs: This option hides all command groups when they're not in use, but tabs will remain visible. To show the Ribbon, simply click a tab.
Show Tabs and Commands: This option maximizes the Ribbon. All of the tabs and commands will be visible.
This option is selected by default when you open Word for the first time. To learn how to add custom tabs and commands to the Ribbon, review our Extra on. Using the Tell me feature If you're having trouble finding command you want, the Tell Me feature can help.
It works just like a regular search bar: Type what you're looking for, and a list of options will appear. You can then use the command directly from the menu without having to find it on the Ribbon. Document views and zooming Word has a variety of viewing options that change how your document is displayed. You can choose to view your document in Read Mode, Print Layout, or Web Layout. These views can be useful for various tasks, especially if you're planning to print the document.
You can also zoom in and out to make your document easier to read. Switching document views Switching between different document views is easy. Just locate and select the desired document view command in the bottom-right corner of the Word window. Read Mode: This view opens the document to a full screen. This view is great for reading large amounts of text or simply reviewing your work. Open Word 2016, and create a blank document.
Change the Ribbon Display Options to Show Tabs. Using Customize Quick Access Toolbar, add New, Quick Print, and Spelling & Grammar. In the Tell me bar, type Shape and press Enter. Choose a shape from the menu, and double-click somewhere on your document. Show the Ruler if it is not already visible. Zoom the document to 120%. Change the Document view to Web Layout.
When you're finished, your document should look something like this.