The document provides instructions for performing common word processing tasks like saving files, formatting text, and inserting special characters in Microsoft Word. It explains how to save a file in a specific folder, save a copy of an existing document with a new name, and set a default folder for opening and saving files. It also outlines how to change font styles, size, name and color for text, as well as how to cut, copy, paste, undo and redo edits. Additional directions cover inserting and removing superscripted and subscripted text.