When you open Microsoft Word, you can create a new empty document or use a built-in template. To best get familiar with the application and the features we explain here, select a Blank document on ...

The no-muss, no-fuss letterhead template Start by opening a new blank document in Word and saving it as a template, using the .dot extension for Word 2003, or the .dotx extension for Word 2007.

Quick tip: If your Word document window is minimized and doesn't cover your entire screen, you may need to click a Pages option before selecting either Blank Page or Page Break.