(INTRODUCTION TO WORD PROCESSING)
Word Processor
is a computer program that enables a person to create, save, retrieve, edit, format and print text based documents.
10 features of Microsoft Word
● Convert a Bulleted List to SmartArt ● Create a Custom Tab ● Quick Selection Methods ● Add Placeholder Text ● Changing Case ● Quick Parts ● Touch/ Mouse Mode in Word 2013 ● Remove Background on an Image ● Edit Wrap Points when Wrapping Text
Who invented word processing and in what year?
1950 by Ulrich Steinhilper - a German IBM typewriter sales executive
Purpose of Word Procesing
1. Writting letters and memos 2. Writting books, articles, research reports, term papers 3. Writting essays and Projects 4. Writting Curricuum vitae and Resumes 5. Writting Newsletters 6. Writting Legal documents
What are the functions of word processing?
--Creating, editing, saving and printing documents. --Copying, pasting, moving and deleting text within a document. --Formatting text, such as font type, bolding, underlining or italicizing. --Creating and editing tables.
What are the most popular word processor in the world?
--The OpenOffice Suite, --Microsoft Notepad., --The Microsoft Office Suite
Disadvantage of word processing
1. Equipment cost 2. Upgrade software 3. Train staff , More complicated 4. Create unemployment 5. Virus, pop up 6. The use is limeted to areas with power supply
Advantages of word processing
1. Faster 2. Can edit 3. Change font style, size, colour 4. Change layout 5. Print many copies 6. Less noise 7. Add pictures 8. Make tables 9. Email documents
Examples of word processing programs
1. Microsoft Word, 2. WordPerfect (Windows only), 3. AppleWorks (Mac only), 4. OpenOffice.org
Factors to consider when choosing a Word Processor
1. Type of operating system 2. User friendliness 3. Formatting and editing features
Why is word processing important?
Benefits the Environment -reducing the amount of paperwork needed to perform daily tasks
Difference between a typwritter and word processor?
Both produce documents but with the word procesor you can be: more efficient with your work and produce a more quality finish document.
Application areas of word procesing
Business, Education, Home
What is word processing?
It refers to the act of using a computer to create, edit, save and print documents
What are the benefits of word processing in education?
Students can easily: ---review and revise their compositions, --- highlight key ideas, ---rearrange sentences or paragraphs to flow more logically, ---try out alternative sentences or words to communicate their ideas better
