Microsoft Word: create your first document
Beginner
12 min
Type, format, and save a document — perfect for letters, CVs, and simple forms.
Start a new document
Open Microsoft Word and choose Blank document. A white page appears where you can start typing.
Format your text
- Select text, then click B for bold or I for italic.
- Change the font size from the toolbar at the top.
Save your work
Click File then Save As. Choose a folder, type a name, and click Save. Save often so you do not lose your work.