Word Page Orientation

Page orientation is generally one of two setups. The standard, or default orientation in "Portrait." The "Portrait" orientation is much like a report or business letter. The second or "Landscape" orientation has a narrow top-to-bottom view, and a wide left to right view. Items such as calendars, some tables, and even bullet point directions might be placed in the wider "Landscape" orientation. Do the following activities to change the default "Portrait" orientation to a "Landscape" orientation. There are two headings on this page. Hit the letter h to move forward, or Shift h to move backward through the headings. When you get to a heading, down arrow through the activity steps. When you are finished, move to the link at the bottom of this page titled "BACK" to go to the "Word Processor Lessons" web page.

Changing the Orientation of a Document, "Ribbon" Method

1. Open Word. If you are using Word 2013, hit the Escape key or the Enter key to open a blank document.

2. Hit the Alt key one time.

3. Right arrow to the "Page Layout" view.

4. Down arrow one time.

5. Hit the Tab key one time to move to the "Orientation" item.

6. Hit the Enter key one time and you will be on the "Portrait" item.

7. Down arrow one time and you will be on the "Landscape" item.

8. Hit the Enter key one time and you have turned the "Portrait" orientation into a "Landscape" orientation.

9. Practice the above until you are quick and accurate.

10. Press Alt F4 to close Word. Do not save the file unless you want to practice with it later.

Changing the Orientation of a Document, "Key Command" Method

1. Open Word. If you are using Word 2013, hit the Escape key or the Enter key to open a blank document.

2. Hit the Alt key one time.

3. Hit the letter p one time to move to the "Page Layout" ribbon.

4. Hit the letter o one time to move to the "Orientation" item on the "Page Layout" ribbon.

5. Down arrow one time to the "Landscape" item.

6. Hit the Enter key one time and you document has a "Landscape" orientation.

7. Practice the above until you are quick and accurate.

8. Press Alt F4 to close Word. Do not save the file unless you want to practice with it later.

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