How to Write a Resume Using Microsoft Office Tools

Resume Writing with Microsoft
1. Gather the information you will need to properly complete a resume such as information on your education, employment history, skill set, honors and awards.
2. Open your Microsoft Word program.
3. Use Microsoft's online tools. Go to its template website and under 'Templates,' type the word 'resume,' or be more specific and include the type of resume you want such as 'military resume' or 'curriculum vitae.'
4. Review the resume choices and download your own resume template by clicking on 'download' and then 'save' when the download folder opens.
5. Respond to the prompts on the resume. You can add or delete categories and their substance as you see fit.
6. Create a resume without a template. As an alternative to the template, you can use the basic tools of Microsoft Word.
7. Click on page layout to set your page orientation and margins. Decide upon page color (if any) and borders, and click on the corresponding icons under 'Page Background.' Choose font style and color under 'Styles' in the 'Home' tab, or select from 'Themes' under the 'Page Layout' tab. Fill in your resume information.