Getting Started MS Word 2010

In this post, we will talk about how to get started with Word 2010. We will see how to start a Word 2010 application in simple steps. Assuming you has Microsoft Office 2010 installed in your PC, to start the Word application, follow these steps:

Step 1. Click the Start button.

Step 2.  Click the All Programs option from the menu.

Step 3.  Search for Microsoft Office from the sub-menu and click it.

Step 4.  Search for Microsoft Word 2010 from the sub-menu and click it.

This will launch the Microsoft Word 2010 application and you will see the following window.

MS Word introduction

MS Word 2010 is a word processor allows you to create and edit personal and business documents, such as letters, reports, invoices, flyer and books. By default, documents saved in Word 2010 are saved with the .docx extension. Microsoft Word can be used for the following purposes :

To create business documents having various graphics including pictures, charts, and diagrams.

To store and reuse readymade content and arranged components, for example, cover pages and sidebars.

To create letters and letterheads for personal and business purpose.

To design different documents such as resumes or invitation cards etc.


To create a scope of correspondence from a simple office reminder to legal copies and reference reports.