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I. MS Word
Experiment 1: Date:
Create and Format a Document in MS Word
Objective: Learn to create a new document and apply basic
formatting. Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Open Microsoft Word:
- Click on the Microsoft Word icon on your desktop or find it in your Start menu.
2. Create a New Document:
- After Word opens, you will see a blank document. If not, click on "Blank
Document" from the available templates.
3. Type Text:
- Start typing some text into the document. You can enter anything you like for practice.
4. Apply Basic Formatting:
- Select the text you want to format (e.g., highlight a word or sentence).
- Experiment with different formatting options located in the Home tab such as font style
(Arial, Times New Roman), font size (12pt, 14pt), font color, alignment (left, center, right),
and paragraph spacing.
5. Save the Document:
- Click on the "File" tab, then choose "Save As."
- Navigate to the folder where you want to save your document.
- Enter a name for your document in the "File name" field.
- Click "Save."
Experiment 2: Date:
Working with Tables in MS Word
Objective: Understand how to insert, format, and manipulate tables.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Open or Create a Document:
- Start with a new or existing document where you want to insert a table.
2. Insert a Table:
- Click on the "Insert" tab in the ribbon.
- Click on "Table" and then drag your cursor over the grid to select the number
of rows and columns you want.
- Release the mouse button to insert the table.
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3. Format the Table:

- With the table selected, additional "Table Tools" tabs will appear in the ribbon.
- Use options in these tabs to format the table, such as changing the border style, shading
cells, adjusting alignment, and resizing rows and columns.
4. Enter Data:
- Click inside a cell and start typing to enter data into the table.
Experiment 3: Date:
Working with Bullets and Lists in MS Word
Objective: Learn how to create and customize lists using bullets and numbering.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Open or Create a Document:
- Begin with a new or existing document where you want to create a list.
2. Create a Bulleted List:
- Type out a list of items, each on a new line.
- Select the items you want to turn into a bulleted list.
- Click on the "Bullets" button in the Home tab. This will apply a default bullet style.
3. Customize the Bullets:
- To change the bullet style, click the dropdown arrow next to the Bullets button.
- Choose a different bullet style from the list.
4. Create a Numbered List:
- Type out a list of items, each on a new line.
- Select the items you want to turn into a numbered list.
- Click on the "Numbering" button in the Home tab to apply default numbering.
5. Customize the Numbering:
- To change the numbering style, click the dropdown arrow next to the Numbering
button.
- Select a different numbering format from the list.
Experiment 4: Date:
Working with Styles, Shapes, SmartArt, Charts in MS Word

Objective: Explore advanced formatting using styles, shapes, SmartArt, and charts.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Apply Styles to Text:
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- Type some text in your document.

- Select the text you want to format.
- In the Home tab, click on different styles in the "Styles" group to apply them to your
selected text.
2. Insert Shapes:
- Click on the "Insert" tab.
- Click on "Shapes" and select the shape you want to insert (e.g., rectangle, circle).
- Click and drag on the document to draw the shape.
3. Format Shapes:
- With the shape selected, additional "Drawing Tools" tabs will appear.
- Use options in these tabs to format the shape, such as changing the fill color, outline
color, and adding effects.
4. Create SmartArt:
- Click on the "Insert" tab.
- Click on "SmartArt" and choose a SmartArt graphic that fits your needs (e.g.,
process, hierarchy).
- Enter text into the SmartArt shapes to describe your information.
5. Insert Charts:
- Click on the "Insert" tab.
- Click on "Chart" and select the type of chart you want to insert (e.g., column, pie, line).
- A placeholder Excel sheet will open. Enter your data into this sheet and close it to
return to Word with your chart inserted.
6. Format Charts:
- With the chart selected, use options in the "Chart Tools" tabs to customize the chart's
design, layout, and data.
Experiment 5: Date:
Inserting Objects, Charts, and Importing Objects from Other Office Tools
Objective: Learn how to integrate objects and data from other Office tools into Word
documents.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Inserting Objects in MS Word:
- To insert an object (e.g., images, equations, or shapes):
- Place the cursor where you want to insert the object.
- Go to the Insert tab on the Ribbon.
- Select the appropriate object type (e.g., Pictures, Shapes, Icons, or SmartArt).
- Choose the object you want to insert from your file or the available options.
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- Adjust the position and formatting of the object as necessary using the formatting
options.
2. Inserting Charts in MS Word:
To insert a chart:
- Place the cursor where you want the chart to appear.
- Go to the Insert tab and click on Chart.
- Choose a chart type (e.g., Bar Chart, Pie Chart, Line Chart) from the Chart dialog box.
- A chart will be inserted along with an embedded Excel sheet to input your data.
- Enter the data in the Excel sheet to automatically update the chart in Word.
- Customize the chart design and layout using the Chart Tools that appear when the chart
is selected.
3. Importing Objects from Other Office Tools:
- To import objects from Excel or PowerPoint:
- Go to the Insert tab and select Object.
- In the Object dialog box, choose one of the following:
- Create from File: Browse to select an existing Excel file, PowerPoint slide, or other
Office file, and insert it as a linked or embedded object.
- Create New: Choose to create a new Excel or PowerPoint object directly within Word.
This will open the corresponding application, allowing you to create and import the
object.
- After inserting, you can double-click the object to edit it within the respective
application (e.g., Excel or PowerPoint).
4. Formatting and Customizing Imported Objects:
- Once objects or charts are inserted, you can adjust their position, size, and appearance
using the Format tools:
- Resize the object using the handles that appear when it is selected.
- Wrap text around the object by selecting Wrap Text from the Format tab, then
choosing a style (e.g., Tight, In Front of Text, or Square).
- Align objects or charts using the Alignment options in the Format tab.

Experiment 6: Date:

Creating and Using document templates

Objective: To learn how to create, save, and use document templates in MS Word to
standardize formatting and design across multiple documents.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Creating a New Document Template:
- Open MS Word and select a blank document.
Design the document layout and formatting:
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- Set the margins by navigating to the Layout tab and clicking on Margins.
- Customize the font style, size, and paragraph spacing in the Home tab.
- Add headers and footers by going to the Insert tab, then click Header or Footer and
type in the required text.
- Add placeholders for content that will be filled in later (e.g., name, date, or address).
2. Saving the Template:
- Once the formatting and layout are complete, save the document as a template:
- Click on File > Save As.
- In the Save as type dropdown, select Word Template (*.dotx).
- Give your template a name and save it in the default location for easy access.
3. Using the Template:
- To create a new document based on the template:
- Open MS Word, click File, and select New.
- Choose Personal (or Custom depending on your version) to view your saved templates.
- Select the template you created, and Word will generate a new document using that
template’s format.
- Fill in the placeholders or customize the document as needed.
4. Modifying an Existing Template:
- To edit or update your template:
- Open MS Word, click File > Open, then locate the template file (.dotx).
- Make any necessary changes (e.g., update styles, headers, or footers).
- Save the updated template by clicking File > Save.

Experiment 7: Date:

Inserting equations, symbols and special characters

Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Inserting Equations in MS Word:
To insert a predefined equation:
- Place the cursor where you want to insert the equation.
- Go to the Insert tab on the Ribbon and click on Equation (located in the Symbols group).
- A dropdown menu will appear with various built-in equations (e.g., Quadratic Formula,
Area of Circle, etc.).
- Select the desired equation, and it will appear at the insertion point.
- To create a custom equation:
- Click on Equation from the Insert tab, then choose Insert New Equation at the bottom of
the dropdown.
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- Use the Equation Tools that appear on the Ribbon to add symbols, fractions, exponents,
integrals, and other mathematical expressions.
- You can type or use the on-screen tools to format your equation.
2. Inserting Symbols in MS Word:
- To insert a symbol:
- Place the cursor where you want the symbol to appear.
- Go to the Insert tab and click on Symbol.
- A small list of common symbols will appear. If the desired symbol is not visible, click
on More Symbols.
- The Symbol dialog box will open, showing a wide range of symbols such as Greek
letters, currency symbols, mathematical operators, and more.
- Select the desired symbol, then click Insert to add it to your document.
- You can also change the font to access more symbols or use Unicode characters for
advanced symbols.
3. Inserting Special Characters:
- To insert a special character (such as copyright signs, trademark symbols, or accented
letters):
- Go to the Insert tab and click on Symbol, then select More Symbols.
- In the Symbol dialog box, click on the Special Characters tab.
- Browse the list of special characters, such as Em Dash, Registered Trademark (®), or
Degree Symbol (°).
- Select the desired character and click Insert.

Experiment 8: Date:

Working with Table of contents and References, citations

Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Creating a Table of Contents (ToC):
Step 1: Apply Heading Styles
- Select the text in the document that will be included in the ToC (chapter titles, section
headings, etc.).
- Navigate to the Home tab and apply a heading style (e.g., Heading 1, Heading 2, etc.) to
the selected text.
- Use Heading 1 for main headings and Heading 2 for subheadings.
Step 2: Insert Table of Contents
- Place the cursor at the desired location for the ToC (commonly at the beginning of the
document).
- Under the References tab, select Table of Contents.
- Choose an automatic ToC style or customize it via the Custom Table of Contents option.
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- A ToC will be generated based on the applied headings.

Step 3: Update the Table of Contents
- If the document is modified (new sections added or heading titles changed), the ToC can
be easily updated.
- Click on the ToC and select Update Table.
- Options will be provided to update only page numbers or the entire table.
2. Inserting References:
Step 1: Add References Using the Built-in Tool
- Position the cursor where the reference is to be inserted.
- Under the References tab, click on Insert Footnote or Insert Endnote.
- A reference number will appear in the text, and a corresponding space will open for the
reference details.
Step 2: Manage Footnotes and Endnotes
- Footnotes and endnotes can be managed via the Footnote & Endnote dialog box
launcher in the References tab.
- Customize the numbering and formatting of footnotes and endnotes through this option.
3. Managing Citations and Bibliography:
Step 1: Insert Citations
- Place the cursor at the point where the citation is required.
- In the References tab, select Insert Citation.
- If no sources are added, select Add New Source and enter the relevant bibliographic
information (author, title, year, etc.).
- The citation will be automatically formatted based on the selected style (APA, MLA,
Chicago, etc.).
Step 2: Create a Bibliography or Reference List
- After inserting citations, place the cursor where the bibliography or reference list is
desired.
- Under the References tab, click on Bibliography and choose the preferred style.
- A reference list will be generated containing all the citations.
Step 3: Edit Citations and Sources
- To edit an existing citation, click on it and select Edit Citation.
- Use the Manage Sources option in the References tab to add, edit, or delete sources.

Experiment 9: Date:
Insert and review comments
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