Microsoft Word
Lab Work
Project Title: Design a Professional Resume (Curriculum Vitae) using MS Word
Objective:
To
learn and demonstrate the use of Word Processor features in creating a
professional-looking document using Microsoft Word.
Project
Description:Students
will create a resume/CV for a fictional or real person. The resume should
include personal details, education, skills, and work experience, and make use
of various MS Word formatting and layout tools.
Tools
and Skills to Practice:
·
Page
setup (margins, orientation)
·
Text
formatting (font style, size, bold, italics, underline)
·
Paragraph
alignment and line spacing
·
Bullets
and numbering
·
Tables
(for academic details)
·
Borders
and shading
·
Header
& Footer
·
Inserting
shapes, icons, and images
·
Page
border
·
Spell
check and grammar tools
Step-by-Step
Instructions:
Step 1: Open a new document
1. Open Microsoft Word.
2. Click Blank Document.
Step 2: Set up the page
1. Go to Layout → Margins → Normal.
2. Set Orientation to Portrait and Paper
Size to A4.
Step 3: Add a header and footer
1. Double-click the top of the page →
Type your name in the header.
2. In the footer, insert page number (Insert
→ Page Number → Bottom of Page).
Step 4: Insert title and format
1. Type “Curriculum Vitae” or “Resume”
in bold and center it.
2. Change the font to Times New Roman,
size 18 pt, color Dark Blue.
Step 5: Add personal information
Use left alignment.
Example:
Name: John Sharma
Address: Kathmandu, Nepal
Email: johnsharma@gmail.com
Phone: +977-9812345678
Step 6: Insert a horizontal line
Go to Home → Borders → Bottom Border, or type
`---` and press Enter.
Step 7: Education Details (using table)
Go to Insert → Table → 3 columns × 4 rows
Add headings: Year, Institution, Qualification
Example:
|
Year |
Institution |
Qualification |
|
2023 |
XYZ School |
SEE |
|
2025 |
ABC College |
+2 in Science |
Step 8: Add skills and experience
·
Use
bulleted lists:
·
Good
communication skills
·
Basic
programming in Python
·
Knowledge
of MS Office
Step 9: Insert an image
Go to Insert → Pictures → This Device
Add a small passport-size photo and align it
right.
Step 10: Add a border around the page
Go to Design → Page Borders → Box → Choose
color & width
Step 11: Proofread and finalize
Use Review → Spelling & Grammar
Save the file as YourName_CV.docx
