Visually Enhanced Documents

• Microsoft Word is a type of software called a word processor. You need a word processor to create documents beyond just basic text. For example, if you want to write a letter, you can change the format so that it looks exactly the way you want it. Use different types and sizes of lettering called fonts, change the page layout, adjust colors and add pictures or charts, just to start. If you have Microsoft Outlook, convert these documents so they are displayed in the body of an email. You can also include page numbers, headings, table of contents and more features.
  
  

Mass Mailings

• Whether you are writing Christmas cards or fundraising letters, Word can help you distribute information to a large number of people. With the "mail merge" feature and some assistance from other Microsoft Office programs like Outlook and Excel, you can personally address hundreds of people on individual form letters, print envelopes, or send out a mass email document. It saves you a lot of time if you are accustomed to individually addressing mass mail distributions.
  
  

Templates

• If you are not sure where to start, Word has dozens of templates for different types of documents. WIth a template you do not have to do much or any formatting; simply plug your information in where appropriate. There are many templates that could be useful in your everday life. Examples of templates available on Word 2010 include agendas, booklets, brochures, cards, calendars, certificates, charts, envelopes, flyers, forms, invitations, lists, memos, newsletters, receipts, resumes and reports.
  
  

Guidance to Productive And Efficient Work

• Microsoft designed Word to help users create and organize documents in a fast and professional way. Word 2010 has a "navigation pane" to help you save, organize and find your documents in a few steps. If you need help with any of program's features, Microsoft Word Help has topical articles that guide you through simple and complicated tasks. There are also program "Wizards" that walk you through complicated processes like mail merge step-by-step. With these features, you are able to produce a variety of high-quality work without hiring any professional services.