1. Word Processing Middle Grades Keyboarding 7.01 Identify proper word processing formatting/editing terms and techniques.

2. Line Spacing Standard Paper Size: 8 ½ x 11 inches There are 66 lines per page. Six lines equals one vertical inch. Line Spacing: the spacing between lines of text Single Spacing (SS)-Enter one time Double Spacing (DS)-Enter two times Triple Spacing (TS)-Enter three times Quadruple Spacing (QS)-Enter four times

3. Vocabulary Tabs: Inserted when you want text to start at certain points across the page. Indention: when a line starts.5” from margin Cursor: The blinking character on a page that shows where the next character will appear.

4. Editing Tools Thesaurus: A tool used to find words with similar meanings. Grammar Checker: A tool that checks for grammar mistakes Spell Checker: a tool that checks words in a document against an electronic dictionary. Should be used before printing final copy.

5. Headers and Footers Header is at the top of the page Header is at the bottom of the page Click View and then Header and Footer to edit or create a header and/or footer.

6. DTP Terms Alignment- The way multiple lines of text line up along the left margin, the right margin, or both margins. (see examples on subsequent slides) Justification- The alignment of multiple lines of text along the left margin, the right margin, or both margins. The term justification often is used to refer to full justification, or the alignment of text along both margins.

7. All text is lined up at the left margin creating a smooth left margin. This results in a ragged or rough right margin. Left Align, Left Justify, or Flush Left

8. The left and right margin are both ragged or rough. Spacing is equal from the left and right margin. Center Align or Center Justify

9. The left margin is ragged or rough in this alignment. All lines of text end at the same point on the right margin resulting in a smooth right margin. Right Align, Right Justify, or Flush Right

10. All lines start at the same position on the left margin resulting in a smooth left margin. o All lines, that reach the right margin, end at the same position resulting in a smooth right margin. Spacing is adjusted by the computer to make this happen. Justify or Full Justify

11. DTP Terms Font or Typeface- One complete collection of letters, punctuation marks, numbers, and special characters with a consistent and identifiable typeface, weight, posture, and type size. (examples: Times New Roman or Arial) Point- In typography, a fundamental unit of measurement. (72 points = approximately 1 inch) Type Size- The size of a font, measured in points from the top of the tallest letter to the bottom of the lowest letter.

12. DTP Terms Formatting- In a document, formatting includes margins, the font and alignment used for text, headers, footers, page numbering, and the way that numbers are displayed. (setting up the document) Editing- The process of updating a word processing/DTP document to correct spelling, layout issues, and other items to make the document visually appealing.

13. DTP Terms Orientation- The vertical or horizontal setup of the printed page. Portrait- The default printing orientation for a page of text in which the height of the page is greater than the width. Landscape- A page layout in which text and/or graphics are printed across the long edge of the page.

14. DTP Terms Word Wrap- A feature that causes the word processor to force all text to fit within the defined margins. When you fill one line with text, the word processor automatically jumps to the next line. You do not have to press enter at the end of each line. WYSIWYG- Acronym for what-you-see-is-what-you-get, meaning items are printed as they appear on the screen.

15. DTP Terms Templates- A document that includes the text needed to create standardized documents. (examples: résumé, calendars, letters)

16. Print Orientations Portrait A paper orientation that is taller than it is wide. Landscape A paper orientation that is wider than it is tall.