What are the two ways to perform most actions in Microsoft Word?

There are actually three common ways to perform most actions in Microsoft Word, not just two:

1. Using the Ribbon: The Ribbon is the main menu bar at the top of the Word window. It's organized into tabs (like Home, Insert, Page Layout) with various groups of commands within each tab. This is the most visual and intuitive way to access many features.

2. Using Keyboard Shortcuts: Most Word functions have assigned keyboard shortcuts. This can be much faster for experienced users. You can find the shortcut for a command by hovering over it in the Ribbon.

3. Using the Right-Click Menu: Right-clicking on an object or text selection usually brings up a context-sensitive menu with relevant commands for that specific item.

While the Ribbon is the most comprehensive and accessible, the other two methods (keyboard shortcuts and right-click menu) are useful for different situations and user preferences.