MS Word Window Properties

Window Properties

The Microsoft Word window has many of the same attributes as other windows in the Microsoft Office Suite. The table below lists the new features and provides a brief description of each one.

Attribute Description

Menu bar The words listed atop the application window, immediately underneath the Title bar. You can access all application commands from the Menu bar.

Tool bar The row of icons immediately underneath the Menu bar, which provide quick access to commonly used function commands.

Formatting bar The second row of icons immediately underneath the Tool bar, which provide quick access to commonly used formatting commands.

Ruler Located immediately underneath the Properties bar, the ruler is used to set tabs and determine margins.

The Task Pane The area on the righthand side of the screen that allows you to easily access various commands, such as opening a new or existing document.

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Attribute	Description
Menu bar	The words listed atop the application window, immediately underneath the Title bar. You can access all application commands from the Menu bar.
Tool bar	The row of icons immediately underneath the Menu bar, which provide quick access to commonly used function commands.
Formatting bar	The second row of icons immediately underneath the Tool bar, which provide quick access to commonly used formatting commands.
Ruler	Located immediately underneath the Properties bar, the ruler is used to set tabs and determine margins.
The Task Pane	The area on the righthand side of the screen that allows you to easily access various commands, such as opening a new or existing document.