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Introduction
Word for Windows is an Open Educational Resource (OER) textbook developed to support students at Lemoore College and other community colleges studying Business, Business Information Systems, Office Technology, and related fields.
This textbook is designed as the primary instructional resource for introductory and intermediate Microsoft Word courses, including BUS 13A: Word for Windows I and BUS 13B: Word for Windows II. It provides students with essential computer application skills that support academic success, professional development, and career readiness.
Why Microsoft Word Matters
Microsoft Word is one of the most widely used word-processing applications in education, business, and professional workplaces. This textbook connects technical skills with real-world applications, helping students develop the ability to create, edit, format, organize, and manage professional documents.
Students will explore fundamental and advanced features of Microsoft Word, including document formatting, page layout, tables, graphics, collaboration tools, document review, and professional document design.
These skills are applicable across various industries, including business administration, education, healthcare, agriculture, government, and office management.
Who This Textbook Is For
This textbook assumes no prior experience with Microsoft Word and is designed to support students with varying levels of computer proficiency.
Beginning with foundational concepts, students will gradually develop the skills and confidence needed to complete more advanced word-processing tasks.
The material bridges the gap between basic computer literacy and the practical technology skills expected in college courses and professional workplaces.
Students completing these courses will be better prepared for additional coursework in business technology, office administration, and related academic and career pathways.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
- Understand the fundamental and advanced features of Microsoft Word and their applications in academic and professional settings.
- Create, edit, save, organize, and manage documents using Microsoft Word.
- Apply formatting techniques, page layouts, styles, tables, and graphics to produce professional-quality documents.
- Use reviewing, editing, and collaboration tools to improve document accuracy, consistency, and communication.
- Demonstrate problem-solving, digital literacy, and technical skills through practical word-processing activities.
- Develop professional documents such as business letters, reports, resumes, newsletters, and other workplace materials.
- Apply Microsoft Word skills to future academic goals, professional responsibilities, and career opportunities.
Our Approach to Learning
To support student success, each chapter begins with clear learning objectives and incorporates step-by-step instructions, practical examples, guided exercises, and hands-on activities.
Students are encouraged to review the learning objectives before beginning each chapter and revisit them as they complete assignments and practice activities.
The textbook emphasizes learning by doing, allowing students to build confidence through real-world document creation and problem-solving.
Interactive learning opportunities, skill checks, and applied assignments help students evaluate their progress and strengthen their understanding of Microsoft Word.
Accessibility, Equity, and Inclusion
This OER textbook draws inspiration from existing open educational materials in computer applications, workplace technology, and digital literacy.
It is part of a growing effort to make higher education affordable, accessible, inclusive, and relevant to diverse community college learners, including first-generation college students, working adults, returning students, multilingual learners, and individuals with varying levels of technological experience.
Throughout the textbook, students are encouraged to develop digital skills at their own pace while recognizing that access to technology, prior computer experience, language, and educational opportunities may differ.
The instructional approach emphasizes equitable access, practical application, and student-centered learning, ensuring that students from different backgrounds can develop the technological skills necessary to succeed in today's digital environment.
Our Commitment to Open Education
By making this resource openly available, we aim to reduce financial barriers associated with traditional textbooks while supporting instructors and students in adapting, expanding, and improving the material to meet their educational needs.
This resource also promotes lifelong learning by providing students with skills that extend beyond the classroom and into their personal, academic, and professional lives.
Open Educational Resource Licensing
Word for Windows
Developed and remixed by Ivan Huerta
Lemoore College
BUS 13A: Word for Windows I
BUS 13B: Word for Windows II