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11. 
Create a shortcut for “My computer” and put it in the Quick Launch” bar.
12. 
Rename the “Hardware” folder to “Gadgets”
13. 
Change the attribute of “Exercises” folder to read only.
14. 
Select a folder in your hard disk and show the file attributes such as name, 
size , type and date modified
15. 
Find the total number of files (including sub folders) found in c:\My
Documents
Microsoft Word Basics
Microsoft Word is a word processing software package. You can use it to type letters, reports, 
and other documents. It gives you the ability to use your computer for desktop publishing. 
This tutorial teaches Microsoft Word 2007 basics. Although this tutorial was created for the 
computer novice, because Microsoft Word 2007 is so different from previous versions of 
Microsoft Word, even experienced users may find it useful.This lesson will introduce you to the 
Word window. You use this window to interact with Word.
Objectives: 
1. 
Upon completion of this laboratory session the learner will be able to:
2. 
Describe some of the basic functions of a word processor, and Microsoft 
Word in particular; 
3. 
Explain the features of Microsoft Word; and
4. 
Effectively use both basic and advanced features of the program.
Getting Familiar with Microsoft Word Environment
Microsoft Word is a word processing software package. You can use it to type letters, reports, 
and other documents. It gives you the ability to use your computer for desktop publishing. 
When you launch the Microsoft Word program, a window like the one below in figure, Figure 
2.1 will appear.

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Figure 8. Parts of the Microsoft Word Window