Lesson 3 of 5

Writing a simple letter in Word or Google Docs

Type, format and share a document, like a leave letter or a cover note.

4 min +10 points

Open a document

On a computer, open Microsoft Word. On a phone, use the free Google Docs app. Tap + for a new document.

Type your text. Press Enter for a new line.
Select text, then tap B for bold or change the size.
Use the alignment buttons to put your name on the left and the date on the right.

Give your file a clear name, like "Leave letter – Ravi".
To share, tap Share or Download as PDF. A PDF looks the same on every phone.

Date, then "To, The Manager". Then a short subject. Then 2–3 polite lines. End with "Thank you" and your name.

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Make my CV

Get 2 of 3 right to finish this lesson.

1 Which free app can you use on a phone to write documents?

AGoogle Docs BA calculator CThe camera

2 Why share a document as PDF?

AIt is bigger BIt looks the same on every phone and computer CIt cannot be opened

3 How should a formal letter end?

AWith an emoji B"Thank you" and your name CWith nothing

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