How to Write a Resume in Word 2007

1. Open Microsoft Word 2007.
2. Click the 'Microsoft Office Button' in the top-left corner. Click 'New.'
3. Scroll down the list of links under 'Microsoft Office Online' on the left-hand side.
4. Click 'Resumes and CVs.' Select a category you want to browse. The available resume templates on Microsoft Office Online will load.
5. Browse through the collection of resumes and choose one that suits you. It doesn't have to be a perfect fit because you are going to customize it. Select a template and click 'Download.' It will load into a new document.
6. Replace the placeholder text with your own. Start with your name at the top of the page, as well as all your contact information. Enter your resume information as it is listed on the template. For instance, enter your career objective. Detail your work experience, education and skills. Click inside text box to edit the text and start typing. Make sure to enter the company name, location and employment dates for your work history.
7. Follow the style of the resume template to enter job descriptions. Start your sentences with action verbs, and be specific about the highlights of each position.
8. Make any changes to the formatting you deem necessary. You may not need to do anything, provided the resume template is formatted nicely with a font and layout you like. If you do want to make any changes to the text, click the 'Home' tab to change the font, font, size and text attributes. Click the 'Page Layout' tab to change the margins of the pages. Click 'Margins,' and choose 'Custom Margins' to edit the spacing around the text on the page.
9. Continue adding text until you've completed the resume. Proofread it for errors. To conduct a spell check, click the 'Review' tab. Click 'Spelling and Grammar' in the 'Proofing' section. It's important to make sure you don't have any mistakes on the resume.
10. Click the 'Microsoft Office Button.' Click 'Save' to save the file.