How to start a new document in word

To start a new document in Microsoft Word, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the "File" Menu

  1. Open Microsoft Word on your computer.
  2. Click on the "File" menu at the top left corner of the screen.
  3. Click on "New" from the drop-down menu.
  4. In the "Blank Document" window, enter a name for your document in the "File name" field.
  5. Choose a location to save your document by clicking on the "Browse" button.
  6. Click on the "Create" button to create a new document.

Method 2: Using the "Quick Access Toolbar"

  1. Open Microsoft Word on your computer.
  2. Click on the "New" button on the Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) located at the top left corner of the screen.
  3. In the "Blank Document" window, enter a name for your document in the "File name" field.
  4. Choose a location to save your document by clicking on the "Browse" button.
  5. Click on the "Create" button to create a new document.

Method 3: Using the "Recent Documents" List

  1. Open Microsoft Word on your computer.
  2. Click on the "File" menu at the top left corner of the screen.
  3. Click on "Recent Documents" from the drop-down menu.
  4. Click on the "New" button at the bottom of the list.
  5. In the "Blank Document" window, enter a name for your document in the "File name" field.
  6. Choose a location to save your document by clicking on the "Browse" button.
  7. Click on the "Create" button to create a new document.

Once you've created a new document, you can start typing your content. You can also customize the document settings, such as font, size, and margins, by using the various tools and options available in the Word interface.