Computer (Form 1)

Word Processing

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• An office application that enables users to create, edit, format and print textual documents

• Offers commands that enables users to format a document so that they can create an attractive appearance

• Examples: Microsoft Word, Corel Word Perfect, Sun Star Office Writer

Usages Of Word Processing

Can be used to produce documents such as:

—  Memos

—  Reports/Letters

—  Fax cover sheets

—  Mailing labels

—  Newsletter

__  Webpages

Screen Elements Common to Microsoft Word 2003

   1) Status Bar 

        

           2) Title Bar

       

           3) Ruler Bar

           4) Menu Bar
                   

The Main Toolbars in Word Processing Software

 

• What is toolbars?

       Toolbars provide shortcuts to menu commands.

• Where is it located?

       Toolbars are generally located just below the Menu bar. 

Types of Toolbars?

There are three types of toolbars:

1.Standard Toolbar

2.Formatting Toolbar

3.Drawing Toolbar

Page Setup

1. Click the up or down arrows   on the right of the Top, Bottom,  
    Left and Right text boxes to increase or decrease the margin 
    settings.

2. Set all the four margins to 1”.  

3. Click OK and the new margin will be applied to your new  
    document.

Entering Text

• You do not need to press the Enter key at the end of a line while typing. The word will move automatically down to the next line.  

• Press the Space bar to insert a space between the words. 

• Press Caps Lock key on the keyboard, and the following text will become upper case.

• To type Exclamation Mark, press Shift key and ‘!’ key on the keyboard