Microsoft Word
Printable Quick Guides
Microsoft Word is a word processor which has many features to support struggling students with reading and writing. It is available on all MCPS computers.
- Summarizing Text Using Word (92K pdf)
- Guided Notes Using Word (96K pdf)
- Using the Internet to Find and Save E-Text (181K pdf)
- Graphic Organizer Diagrams in Word 2003 (49K pdf)
- new! Graphic Organizer Diagrams in Word 2007 with Smart Art (183K pdf)
- Presentation: Helping Students Revise and Edit Using MS Word (842K pdf) - Presented at a Parent TIPS workshop on February 10, 2009
- new! Equation Editor Quick Guide from U of Edinburgh (281K pdf)
Online and Video Tutorials
- Word 2007 training modules posted on Blackboard (click on MS Word 2007 in the upper right hand corner)
- Using word to create forms (videos from Microsoft Help)
Other Resources
- Microsoft Word Tutorials by 2Learn.ca
- Microsoft Word Tutorials by ATTO are quick how-tos on a variety of topics
Home Use privileges for MCPS Staff
This program does not carry home-use rights for MCPS staff. See Home Use Summary (45K pdf). However, MCPS staff can buy Microsoft Office at a discounted price through the Microsoft Employee Buy Program.

