The ALT key will activate the menu bar. They contain commands related to the item you re working with. To display a Shortcut Menu, place the mouse pointer in the document window, then click the right mouse button. To close the menu without selecting an option, click the left mouse button in another area of the document window. The Standard and Formatting toolbars contain commonly used features that can be accessed with a click of the mouse.
Word displays different toolbars for different features.
Rulers You can use the horizontal ruler to set tab stops and indents for selected paragraphs and adjust the width of table or newspaper columns. The vertical ruler is displayed only in page layout view or print preview. If you are creating a document such as a memo, letter, report, or resume, you can often save time by using one of the wizards or templates that come with Word. You must choose New from the File pull-down menu to select a template. Opening a Document To quickly open one of the last documents you worked on, choose it from the bottom of the File pull-down menu.