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To format groups of text in Word 2010, the user should first select the text they wish to format. Then, they can apply desired formatting options such as font style, size, color, or paragraph alignment from the Home tab on the ribbon. For specific formatting like bold or italics, users can also utilize keyboard shortcuts (e.g., Ctrl+B for bold, Ctrl+I for italics) after selecting the text. Finally, any changes will apply to the entire selected text.