Chapter 10 Basics of Word Processing

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Word processor (Ark)

A program that you can use to create various types of documents.

Microsoft Word and Google Doc (Malin)

Are two examples of commonly used word processing software

Header and Footer (Mimi)

Header is the top of page and Footer is bottom of page where you can add page.

Bold ( Opal )

Some headings or important words may need to be in bold. You can apply the bold effect on the word(s) by highlighting the word and using the Blod tool.

Italics (Mai)

Some words may need to be italicised. You can apply the italicised effect on the word(s) by highlighting the word and using the Italic tool.

Font colour (Pim)

The default font colour is black. You may change the colour of you text by using the colour palette.

Page Orientation (Aimmy)

The paper can be set to portrait or landscape orientation. Most document are in portrait orientation.

Font Size ( Opal)

The size of the font is measured in points.The default font size is usually 12 points.You can change it by choosing a size from the dropdown list.

Portrait (Aimmy)

This orientation is usually used for letter and report.

Landscape (Aimmy)

This orientation is usually used to present wide tables

Paste Tool {Lew}

To paste the copied text into other part of the document or in other document.

Undo (Aim)

Undo your last action without having to retype everything over again.

Menu Bar (Mai)

Usually found on top of a window under the title bar

Blank Document (Tunwa)

Where you type in the text.

Other ways to format text (Game)

You can combine various formats and effects together. This may be useful for simple graphic design.

Font Type (Tunwa)

You can use various font types to make your text look interesting.

Redo (Aim)

Repeat your last action without having to retype everything over again.

Text Cursor (Tunwa)

Indicates the position that will respond to input from the keyboard.

MS Word (Ark)

Is a Microsoft word processor program.

Highlight (Game)

Is the color that is used to put around word or words to be visible and or look important.

Clipboard {Lew}

Is where copied content is stored.

Page Break (Mimi)

It is an electronic marker which tells a document that all contents that comes after is in a new a page.

Page Break (Mimi)

It is and electronic marker which tells a document that all content that comes after it is on a new page.

Page Number (Mimi)

It is the number that is usually positioned in the lower right corner of the page.

Editing a Document (Sheryl)

Make changes to your document and undo any mistakes by using the tools provided in the word processors

Paper size (Film)

Most word processors allow you to select different paper sizes for different purposes

Typing a capital letter (Game)

Press the Shift key together with the key of your intended letter.


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