Overview

The Start menu is located at the bottom of the taskbar.  It is used to open program applications, such as Microsoft Word.  Double-clicking program shortcuts on the desktop, also opens program applications.  The menu bar provides an option to save your work when you are done. 

Tutorial

This tutorial demonstrates the use the Start menu to open a blank Word document.  It demonstrates how to use the File menu to Save the document to the My Documents folder, including how to name the document.

Reference

Microsoft Office Specialist, Study Guide, page 113 - 114

Office 2003 All-In-One Desk Reference, page 9 – 12