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2.  Start Word using the Windows Start button. (This is the most common method.) Microsoft Word 2010 may then be located under the programs grouping.

3.  Start Word using the desktop shortcut. If this option is not available, demonstrate how to create the desktop shortcut.

4.  Start Word using the Most Frequently Used Programs list on the left side of the Start menu.

5.  Start Word by right-clicking a Word document and left-clicking Open.

6.  Start Word by double-clicking a document that was created in Word.

7.  Which method do you prefer? After a brief discussion, explain the benefits of using each method. Examples of possible explanations are listed below:  Method 2: The Word program window opens, displaying a blank document so that the user can begin working immediately. This method is the quickest way to open the Word program window and immediately begin working in a blank document. The shortcut is always available on the desktop for quick and easy access to Word.  Method 4: Right-click a Word document and left-click Open. This method starts Word and opens a specific document. It eliminates extra steps that must be taken after opening the Word window to open a document that was previously created in Word