This document provides instructions for accessing and using Microsoft Word documents through an Outlook, Hotmail, or MSN email account. It explains that Word Online can be accessed for free using one of these accounts, as they are all part of Microsoft. It then demonstrates how to log into an existing account, access Word Online through the account, save Word documents, and attach them to emails to share them. The instructions are intended to teach users how to create, edit, save, and send Word documents remotely using only an internet connection and email login credentials.

1. Microsoft Word Documents
How To: Using Hotmail / MSN / Outlook
Created by:
Librarian: William Bermeo
Los Angeles Harbor College

2. Microsoft Word Documents
How To: Using Hotmail / MSN / Outlook
* Free access to Word Online can be reached through
Outlook (Hotmail or MSN) email accounts.
* Each belongs to Microsoft so each provides free access.
* There are several ways to access Word Online.
This tutorial demonstrates one method using Hotmail.
Once you learn this method, you can try the others.
*Note* Accessing Word Online via the LAHC Student Portal is different

3. Microsoft Word Documents
How To: Using Hotmail / MSN / Outlook
1. If you already have an Outlook account (Hotmail or MSN)
open a new window to begin.
2. Type www.hotmail.com in the search bar and press enter.
3. You will be directed to the Outlook (Hotmail/MSN) sign-in page.
4. If you do not have a Hotmail or MSN account , you need
to create a free account.
5. The following tutorial will provide a brief demonstration

11. How To Access Saved Word Docs
To access saved documents – follow these steps:
1. Log-in to your Hotmail or MSN account via Outlook
2. To do this, open a new browser window and type:
3. www.hotmail.com
4. Enter your Hotmail or MSN username and password
Example:
johndoe@hotmail.com
5. The following slides demonstrate the steps to follow

17. How To Attach Saved Docs To Email
To attach saved docs from Word Online - follow these steps:
1. Click and expand the arrow next to the OneDrive tab
2. Select Outlook.com and get directed to your email account
3. Click the +New tab to generate a new email
4. Click the Insert tab – then select Share from OneDrive
5. Click Documents - select your doc & click the Open tab
6. You doc is now attached and uploaded to your email !
* Note-there are various ways to attach docs from Word Online
The following slides demonstrate the steps to follow

25. Congratulations !!!
You have successfully created, saved, attached
and sent a Word Document !
Using Word Online, you can access your
documents at anytime - from any computer
with your Outlook (Hotmail or MSN) account.