20 Practical MS Word Tasks with Examples
Task 1: Create a New Document & Save It
π Instructions:
- Open Microsoft Word.
- Click on Blank Document.
- Type a paragraph about your favorite hobby.
- Click File β Save As, choose a location, and save it as
"MyHobby.docx"
.
Example Data:
“I enjoy painting landscapes using watercolor. It helps me relax and express creativity. The beauty of colors blending on paper makes every painting unique and special.”
Task 2: Apply Font Formatting (Bold, Italic, Underline)
π Instructions:
- Type the sentence below.
- Select the first three words and press Ctrl + B (Bold).
- Select the next three words and press Ctrl + I (Italic).
- Select the last three words and press Ctrl + U (Underline).
Example Data:
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
Task 3: Change Font Size & Color
π Instructions:
- Type your full name in Word.
- Select the text, then:
- Change the Font to
"Arial"
. - Set the Font Size to 18.
- Change the Font Color to Blue (Use the Font Color tool in the toolbar).
- Change the Font to
Example Data:
John Alexander Doe (Arial, 18pt, Blue)
Task 4: Text Alignment Practice
π Instructions:
- Type the given paragraph.
- Click on Home β Paragraph β Align Right or press Ctrl + R.
Example Data (Aligned Right):
“MS Word allows flexible document formatting, enabling users to create professional-looking reports, resumes, and assignments with ease.”
Task 5: Create a Bullet List
π Instructions:
- Click on Home β Bullets.
- Select a bullet style and create a list of 5 favorite foods.
Example Data:
- π Pizza
- π£ Sushi
- π Burger
- π Pasta
- π¦ Ice Cream
Task 6: Insert a Table (3×4) & Format Borders
π Instructions:
- Click Insert β Table β 3×4 Table.
- Enter student names, subjects, and marks.
- Format table borders:
- Click Table Design β Borders β Thick Black Border
- Click Shading β Light Blue Background
Example Data:
Name | Subject | Marks |
---|---|---|
John | Math | 89 |
Alice | Science | 92 |
Bob | English | 85 |
Task 7: Merge & Split Table Cells
π Instructions:
- Create a table as shown below.
- Select the first row and click Table Tools β Layout β Merge Cells.
Example Data:
Employee Details Β Β Name Age Department Sarah 30 Marketing Tom 26 IT
Task 8: Page Layout Assignments
Set Margins & Page Orientation
π Instruction: Create a table for student grades.
Example:
Name | Grade |
---|---|
John | A |
Alice | B+ |
Task 9: Insert a Page Break
π Instructions:
- Type a paragraph.
- Click Insert β Page Break.
- Type another paragraph on the next page.
Task 10: Apply Page Borders
π Instructions:
- Click Design β Page Borders.
- Choose Double-Line style and apply it.
Task 11: Insert a Header & Footer
π Instructions:
- Click Insert β Header & Footer.
- Type your Name in the Header and Date in the Footer.
Task 12: Graphics & Multimedia Assignments
Insert & Resize an Image
π Instructions:
- Click Insert β Pictures and select an image.
- Resize it to 3″x3″ using the corner handles.
Task 13: Wrap Text Around an Image
π Instructions:
- Insert an image.
- Click Picture Format β Wrap Text β Tight.
Task 14: Document Enhancements Assignments
Use Find & Replace
π Instructions:
- Press Ctrl + H.
- Replace “computer” with “laptop”.
Example Data:
“Modern computer technology is advancing fast.”
β‘ “Modern laptop technology is advancing fast.”
Task 15: Check Spelling & Grammar
π Instructions:
- Type the incorrect sentence below.
- Click Review β Spelling & Grammar.
Example Data:
“Ths is an exmple of gramar cheker.”
β‘ “This is an example of a grammar checker.”
Task 16: Insert a Hyperlink
π Instructions:
- Click Insert β Hyperlink.
- Enter the URL: https://www.google.com.
Task 17: Save & Export as PDF
π Instructions:
- Click File β Save As.
- Choose PDF format and save.
Task 18: Use Columns to Format Text
π Instructions: Format a paragraph into two columns.
Task 19: Create a Numbered List
π Instructions: List 3 places you want to visit in a numbered format.
Example Data:
- π«π· Paris, France β Known for its Eiffel Tower and art museums.
- π―π΅ Tokyo, Japan β Famous for its technology and sushi.
- πΊπΈ New York, USA β Home to Times Square and Broadway.
Task 20: Set Margins & Page Orientation
π Instructions: Change the page margins to Narrow and set page orientation to Landscape.