Word for Real Life: Making Flyers, Letters, and Invoices Without Stress

Let’s be honest—Microsoft Word can feel overwhelming when all you really want to do is write a letter, make a flyer, or send someone an invoice.
 

 This guide is here to show you the basics, without the fluff. 

1. Writing a Simple Letter

Step-by-Step: 

1. Open Word > Choose “Blank Document” 
2. Type your address at the top right 
3. Add the date 
4. Start with “Dear [Name],” 
5. Type your message just like a regular letter 
6. End with “Kind regards” or “Sincerely,” then your name 

Tip: To make it look neat, highlight your text and click “Align Left” under the Home tab. 

2. Creating a Quick Invoice

Word has built-in templates to save you time! 

Here’s how: 

1. Open Word 
2. Click “New” 
3. Search for “Invoice” in the templates box 
4. Choose a simple one (there’s even a “Service Invoice” option) 
5. Fill in your info:

• Your name/contact details 
• What the invoice is for 
• The total amount 
• The payment due date 

Save it as a PDF when you’re done (File > Save As > PDF), so it looks neat and professional. 

3. Designing a Basic Flyer

Great for small business offers, community events, or announcements. 

Steps: 

1. Open Word and go to “New” 
2. Search for “Flyer” 
3. Choose one you like (you can always change the colours and pictures) 
4. Replace the sample text with your own: 

• What it’s about 
• Time, date, location 
• Any contact info 
• A catchy headline helps! 

Print it or save as a PDF to email it out. 

Bonus Tips 

• Ctrl + Z is your best friend. It’s the undo button! 
• Need to insert your logo or photo? Go to Insert > Pictures 
• Use Bold (Ctrl + B) and Headings to make text stand out 

You don’t need to master every button in Word—just the ones that help you get things done. 

Whether you’re sending a letter to the bank, invoicing for your services, or advertising a garage sale—Word’s got your back. 

Need help choosing the right template or formatting something tricky? Drop us a message—we’re happy to help!