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Getting Started
First-time Word 2007 user? Don't know how to start or open a file?
Where to Find Things
Where did menu items go?
Saving Files
How to save files? Save as other file extensions?
The ribbon
How to use it? Where to find commands?
The Office button
What is it? How to use it?
Toolbars
How to use the Quick Access and the Mini toolbars?
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