Start a New Document
1. In Microsoft Word, open the File menu and select New.
2. The New dialog opens. This dialog displays the various document templates available for you to use.
3. To create a document based on the default template, click the General tab, and then the Blank Document icon.
4. Click OK (or simply double-click the Blank Document icon).
A new, blank document opens. To begin entering text, simply start typing.
Tip:
You can also create a blank document based on the default template by clicking the New Blank Document button on the Standard toolbar, or by pressing Ctrl+n on your keyboard.
