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Microsoft Word (v 2007 and 2003)

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.

• Reading and Writing Supports in Word (96K pdf)

Versions 2007 and 2003:

• 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)
• 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
• Math equations in Word 2007 (162K pdf)
• Equation Editor Quick Guide from U of Edinburgh (281K pdf)
• Using Voice Notes in Word03 (152K pdf)
• Using Voice Notes in Word07 (610K pdf)
• Summarizing Text Using Word 2003 (92K 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)
  • Setting up a Word document to be a form with locked text (e.g. instructions, questions) (1:43)
  • Adding places for students to type information (2:55)
  • Saving the form for students to open (0:37)

Other Resources

• 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.