BASIC WORD EXERCISES

Font and Font Size Exercises

Enter the following text into a new blank document, leave two blank line between each
block of text. Apply the appropriate Font and Font Size(s) to the appropriate block of
text.

If your PC or computer system does not have one or more of the Fonts specified on this
page, substitute it from a Font that your PC or computer system does have.

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Change the Font Style of the following lines of text to:-

35 point 'Arial Narrow'

FAMILY LAW
Custody Department
Maintenance
Divorce

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Change the Font Style of the following lines of text to:-

20 point 'Lucida Sans'

Ms Helen Jones
Solicitor
16 Park Avenue
MILFORD

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Change the Font Style of the following lines of text to:-

18 point 'Algerian'

Silence please!!

Examination In Progress

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Change the Font Style of the following lines of text to:-

25 point 'Castellar'

Please Turn Off

The Lights
Superscript Exercise
Format the following into superscript: e.g. 6m 2

25m2 4m3 30m2 6m3 60m3 4m2

x2 a2 1000C

Subscript Exercise
Format the following into subscript: e.g. H2O

H2O SO2 H2SO4 CO2

Font Effects Exercise

Format the following lines of text as per the instruction column.

Data Instruction
WILLETON HOTEL 36 point, Outline
Alice Springs 48 Point, Shadow
All modern facilities 36 Point, Engraved
Family restaurant 18 point, Small Caps
Moderate tariff 15 Point, All Caps
Telephone 12 Point, Strikethrough
16 Point, Double
Fax No
Strikethrough
Authors 12 Point, Hidden
34 Cadogen Square 36 Point, Embossed

Bold, Italics, and Underline Exercise

Format the following lines of text as per the instruction column.

Data Instruction Keyboard Short Cut

WILLETON HOTEL Bold Ctrl + B
Alice Springs Italics Ctrl + I
All modern facilities Underline Ctrl + U
Family restaurant Bold, and Italics
Moderate tariff Bold, and Underline
Telephone Italics, and Underline
Fax No Bold, Italics, and Underline
Bold the word 'brown' in the following sentence

The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog

Italics the word 'over' in the following sentence

The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog

Underline the word 'lazy' in the following sentence

The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog

Bold the words 'quick brown' in the following sentence

The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog

Italics the word 'over the lazy' in the following sentence

The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog

Underline the word 'lazy dog' in the following sentence

The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog

Bold and Italics the words 'The quick' in the following sentence

The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog

Bold and Underline the words 'brown fox' in the following sentence

The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog

Italics and Underline the words 'over the lazy dog' in the following sentence

The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog

Bold, Italics, and Underline the words 'quick brown fox jumped' in the following
sentence

The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog

Left, Center, Right, and Justify Exercise
Format the following lines of text as per the instruction column.

Left align the following text (copy this test from this web site into Microsoft Word)
This is a double-sided circuit board and care has to be taken to ensure the opposite side
of the circuit pattern is aligned correctly. Print the following page on a Laser printer on
use a copy machine set to the darkest setting. Then cut the double-sided printed circuit
board to the proper size. Cut the patterns apart and using an iron (I use one for model
airplane coverings but any non-steam one should work) and iron the pattern to the
board. Line the other side up using the tabs along the side as reference or drill a hole
through one of the tabs that line up with tabs on the other side (see red and green circles
above) and iron it on. Then toss it in water for a while. Then gently rub the paper off
leaving the printing attached to the board. Any line that comes off can be painted back
on with some enamel paint. Now just put it in etching solution from Radio Shack and
wait for all the excess copper to be dissolved. You can do multiple boards at once if you
string boards together with small cheap plastic beads between the boards.

Center align the following text (copy this test from this web site into Microsoft Word)
This is a double-sided circuit board and care has to be taken to ensure the opposite side
of the circuit pattern is aligned correctly. Print the following page on a Laser printer on
use a copy machine set to the darkest setting. Then cut the double-sided printed circuit
board to the proper size. Cut the patterns apart and using an iron (I use one for model
airplane coverings but any non-steam one should work) and iron the pattern to the
board. Line the other side up using the tabs along the side as reference or drill a hole
through one of the tabs that line up with tabs on the other side (see red and green circles
above) and iron it on. Then toss it in water for a while. Then gently rub the paper off
leaving the printing attached to the board. Any line that comes off can be painted back
on with some enamel paint. Now just put it in etching solution from Radio Shack and
wait for all the excess copper to be dissolved. You can do multiple boards at once if you
string boards together with small cheep plastic beads between the boards.

Right align the following text (copy this test from this web site into Microsoft Word)
This is a double-sided circuit board and care has to be taken to ensure the opposite side
of the circuit pattern is aligned correctly. Print the following page on a Laser printer on
use a copy machine set to the darkest setting. Then cut the double-sided printed circuit
board to the proper size. Cut the patterns apart and using an iron (I use one for model
airplane coverings but any non-steam one should work) and iron the pattern to the
board. Line the other side up using the tabs along the side as reference or drill a hole
through one of the tabs that line up with tabs on the other side (see red and green circles
above) and iron it on. Then toss it in water for a while. Then gently rub the paper off
leaving the printing attached to the board. Any line that comes off can be painted back
on with some enamel paint. Now just put it in etching solution from Radio Shack and
wait for all the excess copper to be dissolved. You can do multiple boards at once if you
string boards together with small cheep plastic beads between the boards.

Justify the following text (copy this test from this web site into Microsoft Word)
This is a double-sided circuit board and care has to be taken to ensure the opposite side
of the circuit pattern is aligned correctly. Print the following page on a Laser printer on
use a copy machine set to the darkest setting. Then cut the double-sided printed circuit
board to the proper size. Cut the patterns apart and using an iron (I use one for model
airplane coverings but any non-steam one should work) and iron the pattern to the
board. Line the other side up using the tabs along the side as reference or drill a hole
through one of the tabs that line up with tabs on the other side (see red and green circles
above) and iron it on. Then toss it in water for a while. Then gently rub the paper off
leaving the printing attached to the board. Any line that comes off can be painted back
on with some enamel paint. Now just put it in etching solution from Radio Shack and
wait for all the excess copper to be dissolved. You can do multiple boards at once if you
string boards together with small cheep plastic beads between the boards.

Cut, and Paste Exercise

Format the following lines of text as per the instruction column.

Use the Cut feature on the text in Paragraph 4 (Dennis’ CD’s and tapes will also be available
for purchase.), then Paste it under Paragraph 5 (We would be grateful if you would
advertise this concert to be held on Saturday 23rd February 2008, at 7:30 pm.)
Dear Sir / Madam

Please find enclosed posters advertising the ‘Dennis Marsh and Guests’ concert. Dennis is a
well known Maori Entertainer.

This will be a wonderful evening, with a variety of excellent entertainment offered. There will be
4 door prizes to be won on the night. Light refreshments will also be available for sale, with
homemade sweets and biscuits.

Dennis’ CD’s and tapes will also be available for purchase.

We would be grateful if you would advertise this concert to be held on Saturday 23rd February
2008, at 7:30 pm.

Tickets will be on sale from November 1st 2007.

Tickets can be obtained by having a ‘Block Booking’ for which a form is enclosed; by phoning
Sally Dale on Ph 525-7859; or by writing to Dennis Marsh Concert c/- 5/63 Oranga Avenue,
Onehunga.

This concert has been arranged as a Fundraising function for Otahuhu United Association
Football Club.
Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you there.

Kind Regards

M Dale
On behalf of Otahuhu United A.F.C.

Copy, and Paste Exercise

Format the following lines of text as per the instruction column.

Use the Copy feature on the text in at the bottom of the page (,and a price list will be
available on the night), then Paste it after the word 'purchase' in Paragraph 4 (Dennis’
CD’s and tapes will also be available for purchase)
Dear Sir / Madam

Please find enclosed posters advertising the ‘Dennis Marsh and Guests’ concert. Dennis is a
well known Maori Entertainer.

This will be a wonderful evening, with a variety of excellent entertainment offered. There will be
4 door prizes to be won on the night. Light refreshments will also be available for sale, with
homemade sweets and biscuits.

Dennis’ CD’s and tapes will also be available for purchase.

We would be grateful if you would advertise this concert to be held on Saturday 23rd February
2008, at 7:30 pm.
Tickets will be on sale from November 1st 2007.
Tickets can be obtained by having a ‘Block Booking’ for which a form is enclosed; by phoning
Sally Dale on Ph 525-7859; or by writing to Dennis Marsh Concert c/- 5/63 Oranga Avenue,
Onehunga.

This concert has been arranged as a Fundraising function for Otahuhu United Association
Football Club.
Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you there.

Kind Regards

M Dale
On behalf of Otahuhu United A.F.C.

, and a price list will be available on the night

Exercise 26 - Center Text - Use Bold
Directions:
1. Start a blank document in your word processor.
2. Type the text below and press the Enter key twice.
School Subjects and Topics
3. Type the text below:
Art
Geography
Physical Education
History
Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Spelling
4. Select and center all the text.
5. Select the title and bold it.
6. Deselect the title.
7. Save the document as SUBJECTS.
8. Close the document.
End
5pts.

Exercise 27 -
Center, Bold & Change Text Font and Size
Directions:
1. Start a blank document.
2. Type the text below, inserting a blank line between the title and the list of medal winners
by pressing the Enter key twice after the title.
FIRST FIVE NEWBERY MEDAL WINNERS
1922, The Story of Mankind by Hendrik Willem van Loon
1923, The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting
1924, The Dark Frigate by Charles Hawes
1925, Tales from Silver Lands by Charles Finger
1926, Shen of the Sea by Arthur Bowie Chrisman
3. Select the title and center it.
4. With the title still selected, bold it and change the point size to 14 points.
5. Save the document as NEWBERY.
6. Keep the document open for the next exercise.
End
6pts
Exercise 28 - Center and Italicize Text
Directions:
1. Open the NEWBERY document you created in exercise 27 if it is not already opened.
2. Center the list of books and authors. (Use the Center alignment button on the Formatting
toolbar.)
3. Select and italicize the title of each book. (Use the Italicize button on the Formatting
toolbar.)
4. Save the document as NEWBERY2.
5. Close the document.
End
6pts.

Exercise 29 - Right-align, Bold & Underline

Text
Directions:
1. Create a new document.
2. Type the letter below, inserting blank lines as shown.
John Quackattack
123 E. Main St.
Denver, CO 80101
[Today's date]
Customer Service
Volcano Video Games
P.O. Box 000111
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Dear Customer Service,
I just received your new game, Mountain Maze Adventure, and I love it! It's very
challenging. My sister and I are still trying to figure out all the tricks to getting
through the mountain without having it cave in on top of us.
Thanks for a great game!
Sincerely,
John Quackattack
3. Use the Date feature to insert today's date.
(To do so, click the Insert menu.
Select the Field... option.
In the Field names scroll box, click on Date.
Click the OK button. The date should be inserted in the document.)
4. Right-align the return address. (Use the Italicize button on the formatting toolbar.)
5. Center the date. (Use the Center alignment button on the formatting toolbar.)
6. Bold the name of the company Volcano Video Games, in the address.
 7. Underline the name of the game, Mountain Maze Adventure, in the first sentence of
the letter.
(Use the Underline button on the formatting toolbar.)
8. Save the document as VIDGAME.
9. Close the document.
End
10pts.

Exercise 30 - Apply General Formatting

Directions:
1. Start a new blank document.
2. Type the following party invitation, inserting a blank line after You're Invited.
YOU'RE INVITED!!!
WHAT: Greg's birthday party
WHEN: October 10, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Greg's house, 450 N. Elm Avenue
RSVP by October 5 at 555-4534
3. Select and center the YOU'RE INVITED! Title.
4. With the title YOU'RE INVITED! Still selected, apply a different font and enlarge it to
18 points.
5. With the title still selected, bold it.
6. Select and bold the WHAT: WHEN: and WHERE: headings.
7. Select and underline the start and end times.
8. Select, center, and italicize the RSVP line.
9. Save the document as INVITE.
10. Close the document.
End
16pts.

Exercise 31 - Change Line Spacing

Directions:
1. Start a new blank document.
2. Type the paragraphs below, using the Tab key to indent the first line of each paragraph.
The Empire State Building in New York City is one of the most famous
buildings in the world. For a long time, it was also the tallest building with 102
stories. Completed ahead of schedule in 1931, it took only one year and 45 days
(including Sundays and holidays) to build.
The Empire State Build has a fascinating history. over 90 movies have feature
it. In 1945, a B-25 cargo plane crashed into it at the 79th floor. Thousands of
people visit the viewing area at the top of the building every year.
3. Immediately correct any mistakes using the Backspace key as you type.
4. Change the spacing of the lines in both paragraphs to double. (To do so, highlight both
paragraphs. Click the Home Tab and choose Paragraph. In the Paragraph dialog
window, click the Line Spacing drop down list arrow and choose Double. Click the OK
button to close the dialog window.)
5. Save the document as EMPIRE.
6. Close the document.
End
10pts.

Exercise 32 - Change Line Spacing - Part 2

Directions:
1. Start a new blank document.
2. Type the paragraphs below, using the Tab key to indent the first line of each paragraph.
Did you know that the first Thanksgiving was a three-day event of prayer and
feasting in 1621? Imagine having a three-day party!
Americans celebrated the first national Thanksgiving Day on November 26,
1789. Much later, President Abraham Lincoln made it an annual holiday. He set the
date so Thanksgiving would always be the last Thursday in November. And that's
when we celebrate it today.
3. Format the paragraphs so that a blank line comes before each paragraph. If your
application doesn't have this feature, use the Enter key to add the blank lines.
4. Save the document as THANKSG.
5. Close the document.
End
10pts.

Exercise 33 - Change Line Spacing - Part 3

Directions:
1. Start a new blank document.
2. Turn on the Caps Lock feature and type the title LIGHTNING and press the Enter key.
3. Center and bold the title.
4. Position the insertion point below the title and type the paragraphs below, using the Tab
key to indent the first line of the first two paragraphs only.
Lightning is exciting and dangerous. Scientists estimate that lightning strikes
the Earth 100 times each second. That means lightning is hitting us 8.6 million times
per day!
Lightning is an electrical discharge and is five times hotter than the sun. If
lightning is in an area, it will strike the best electrical conductor on the ground. This
may or may not be the tallest object in that area.
5. Press the Enter key and type the following paragraph.
Here are some important lightning and weather safety tips:
6. Press the Enter key and type the following paragraph:
Contact the local American Red Cross or another reliable source for information on
how often lightning strikes in your area. The state of Florida has the highest
incidence of lightning strikes in the United States.
7. Press the Enter key and type the following paragraph:
Learn what you can do in a lightning emergency. You and your family should know
basic first aid, CPR, and also how to treat lightning shock.
8. Press the Enter key and type the following paragraph:
Always check the weather before heading out for any outdoor event or activity.
Seeking shelter is the best defense against lightning.
9. Immediately correct any mistakes using the Backspace key as you type.
10. Change the line spacing to double for the title and introductory paragraphs.
11. Indent the safety tips paragraphs one-half inch.
12. Format the safety tips so there is a blank line between each using either the Format
Paragraph feature or the Enter key.
13. Save the document as LIGHTN.
14. Close the document.
End
20pts.

Exercise 34 - Change Line Spacing

Directions:
1. Start a new blank document.
2. Type your name and press the Enter key.
3. Insert today's date using the Insert Date command. (Click Field... from the Insert menu. Click Date
in the Field Names scroll box and click the OK button.)
4. Immediately correct any mistakes using the Backspace key as you type.
5. Right-align your name and the date.
6. Position the insertion point after the date and press Enter two times.
7. Return the text to left alignment. Type the title Sarah, Plain and Tall and press the Enter key.
8. Type A Book Report and press the Enter key twice.
9. Center and bold both lines.
10. Position the insertion point below the titles and make sure the text is left-aligned.
11. Type the paragraphs below, using the Tab key to indent the first line of each paragraph.
12. Italicize the title of the book, Sarah, Plain and Tall, in the first sentence.
13. Select the text for the book report and change the line spacing to double.
14. Save the document as SARAH.
15. Keep the document open for the next exercise.
Sarah, Plain and Tall is a book by Patricia McLachlan. It won the Newbery
medal in 1986. This book is about a family that lives in the Midwest. Caleb and Anna
are the main characters. Their mother died when they were young. Their father
places and ad for a wife in a newspaper. A lady named Sarah answers the ad and
comes to live with the family.
Sarah is nice but she is from Maine and misses the sea. The family finds
things to remind her of her home. A hay mound is like the sand dunes. The plains
stretch out like the sea. They swim in the cow pond.
But Sarah still misses Maine and decides to go back. Caleb and Anna are
afraid she will not return. But Sarah does come back. She adjusts to her new life.
So do Anna and Caleb and Father. After a terrible hailstorm, they all help repair
the damage. They become a family.
End
20pts.

Exercise 36 - Set Margins, Change Line

Spacing, Bold and Center Text
Directions:
1. Open the file 036RPT1.DOC from your school's file server. (Or you can copy and paste from this
document into a new blank document in Microsoft Word.)
2. Change all margins to 1.25".
3. Give this report a title. Position the insertion point before the first line.
4. Turn the Caps Lock feature on and type REPTILES OF THE WORLD.
5. Press Enter to move the paragraph to the next line.
6. Center and bold the title REPTILES OF THE WORLD.
7. Set line spacing to double for the entire document.
8. Bold each of the reptile heading, starting with TUATARA and continuing with TURTLE,
LIZARDS, SNAKES, and THE JAMAICAN BOA.
9. Indent the first line of each paragraph 1/2".
10. Remove any extra blank lines above and below each heading and between paragraphs.
11. After making sure you've completed all steps, save the document as REPORT1.
12. Print the document.
13. Close the document.
End
22pts.