1. Let’s Get GUI! Understanding the Windows ® Graphical User Interface © 2006 by Ted Altenberg www.MrAltenberg.net

2. Understanding the Microsoft Word GUI Most application software that run in the Windows ® OS environment uses the same GUI features as Windows itself, so what works in Windows will also work in applications within Windows. However, each application has its own unique features, which of course depend on the type of software it is…

3. 1)Title Bar Lists file name - Application

4. 2)Minimize, Maximize/Restore and Close buttons Minimize, maximize, restore or close the file window.

5. 3)Main Menu The Main menu has File, Edit View, etc… All the things you need to do… Almost ALL windows’ main menus start with File, Edit, View…

6. 4)Standard Toolbar The Standard Toolbar has important functions like start new file, open file, save, print, etc…

7. 4)Standard Toolbar5)Formatting Toolbar The Formatting Toolbar has functions like bold, italic, font, s i z e, left- alignment center- alignment right alignment…

8. 6)Horizontal Ruler 7)Vertical Ruler The Standard Toolbar has important functions like start new file, open file, save, print, etc…

9. 8)Horizontal Scrollbar 9)Vertical Scrollbar The Standard Toolbar has important functions like start new file, open file, save, print, etc…

10. 10)Up and down arrows Up And Down arrows are part of the vertical scrollbar

11. 11)View Buttons The View Buttons offer you several different ways to view your document.

12. 12)Status Bar The Status Bar tells you where the cursor is, what page you’re on, how many pages in the document, etc…

13. 13)Help Assistant 13)Help Menu 13)Help Search Tool The Help tool is available through the Help Menu, the Help Search Tool or the Help Assistant…