There are many popular word processors around e.g. Microsoft Word and Google Docs being just two examples. For the purposes of this training session, we will focus on MS Word. However, should you not have MS Word on your computer, you will be able to use Google Docs. The online Google Docs training tutorial is available online by using the hyperlink below.
On your computer, search for an icon which looks like the graphic below. Once you click on it, MS Word will open a blank document for you.
We recommend that you experiment within this word processor - try and explore what different functionalities MS Word can offer you.
The next steps
Now that your document is open, let's first understand how MS Word is structured in terms of the toolbars at the top of your document. Review the tutorial on 'Getting started with MS Word' below.