How do you open an existing document in MS Word?

To open an existing document in MS Word, follow these steps:

1. Launch Microsoft Word on your computer.
2. Click on the "File" tab in the top left corner of the screen.
3. Select "Open" from the dropdown menu.
4. Navigate to the location where the document is saved on your computer.
5. Select the document you want to open and click on the "Open" button.
6. The selected document will now open in MS Word for you to view and edit.

Method 1: Using the File Menu

1. Click on the "File" tab in the top-left corner of the Word window.
2. In the left-hand menu, select "Open."
3. Navigate to the location of the document you want to open.
4. Select the document and click on "Open."

Method 2: Using the Quick Access Toolbar

1. Look for the Quick Access Toolbar located above the ribbon.
2. Click on the "Open" button, represented by a folder icon.
3. Follow the same steps as in Method 1 to navigate to and open the document.

Method 3: Using the File Explorer or Finder

1. Open File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (macOS).
2. Navigate to the location of the Word document.
3. Double-click on the document file to open it in Word.

Tips:

- You can also use the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl + O" (Windows) or "Command + O" (macOS) to open an existing document.
- If you recently opened the document, you can find it in the "Recent" list under the "File" menu.
- If the document is not listed in the "Recent" list or the desired location, you can use the "Browse" button to search for it.