To open a Microsoft Word file in DBT, first launch DBT.
Press Ctrl + O to open a file, or if you like to use menus, select Open from the File Menu.
Select the file you want to open.
Pick a DBT template that seems right to you. As you gain experience with the DBT, you will learn which templates best suit your needs.
NOTE: Windows Users, who have Word 2010 or above installed, may also wish to consider installing a free Word Add-on called "SWIFT" This allows the opening of a file in DBT from within Word. Please click here for more details.