1. Lesson 10 Word Processing Unit 2—Using the Computer

2. Computer Concepts BASICS - 2 Objectives Identify the components of the word- processor window. Save, open, and print a document. Select commands using menus and toolbars. Create and edit a document. Correct spelling and grammar in a document.

3. Computer Concepts BASICS - 3 Objectives (cont.) Select synonyms from the Thesaurus. Apply character, paragraph, and document formatting. Insert and modify pictures and drawn objects. Create, edit, and format a table. Use Word’s Help system.

4. Computer Concepts BASICS - 4 Word-Processing Software Defined One of the most common computer applications Handles text and graphics Creates and modifies reports, letters, flyers, brochures, newsletters, and so on Many different word-processing programs Microsoft Word Corel WordPerfect

5. Computer Concepts BASICS - 5 Microsoft Word Screen Elements Title bar Menu bar Standard toolbar Formatting toolbar Insertion point Ruler Document window View buttons Scroll bars Status bar Task pane Taskbar

6. Computer Concepts BASICS - 6 Microsoft Word

7. Computer Concepts BASICS - 7 File Menu Options New Open Close Save Save As Print Page Setup Print Preview Exit

8. Computer Concepts BASICS - 8 Saving, Printing, Closing, and Opening a File To make a permanent copy of a document, use the File > Save As command. To produce a hard copy of a document, use the File > Print command. To close a file, use the File > Exit command. To open a file, use the Open button on the Standard toolbar.

9. Computer Concepts BASICS - 9 Selecting and Editing Documents Selecting text Click at the beginning of the text and drag to the end of the text you want to select. Making corrections Backspace key Delete key Insert key AutoCorrect Spelling and Grammar checker

10. Computer Concepts BASICS - 10 Spell Check and Thesaurus Spell Check tool Does not eliminate the need to proofread Thesaurus Search for synonyms To use the Spell Check and Thesaurus tools, click the Spelling and Grammar icon on the Standard toolbar.

11. Computer Concepts BASICS - 11 Formatting Character formatting Attributes applied to fonts Paragraph formatting Line spacing and indents Document formatting Margins and paper size

12. Computer Concepts BASICS - 12 Character Formatting Font styles Point size Attributes Format Painter This is Algerian 28 point size Format Painter icon

13. Computer Concepts BASICS - 13 Line and Paragraph Formatting Line spacing Single Double Justification Left Right Center Full Indenting Tab stops Default Custom Bullets and numbers

14. Computer Concepts BASICS - 14 Document Formatting Margins Headers and footers Breaks Styles Borders and shading Custom tab stops Graphics Tables

15. Computer Concepts BASICS - 15 Graphics Adds visual appeal To insert clip art: Click Insert on the menu bar. Point to Picture. Click Clip Art. To insert symbols: Click Insert on the menu bar. Click Symbol. 

16. Computer Concepts BASICS - 16 Tables Table A table is an arrangement of data in a row-and- column format. Click the Insert Table button on the Standard toolbar. Table Example 3 rows and 2 columns

17. Computer Concepts BASICS - 17 Getting Help Click Help on the menu bar. Click Microsoft Word Help. Type the topic with which you need help in the Search for text box. Click the arrow to start the search.

18. Computer Concepts BASICS - 18 Summary Word-processing software is used to create documents such as letters, reports, memos, brochures, and even Web pages. Commands for using the features in a word-processing program are selected from menus and toolbars. You also can use keyboard shortcuts to execute some commands.

19. Computer Concepts BASICS - 19 Summary (cont.) Word-processing programs come with powerful editing tools. You can make changes to text, cut or copy text, and delete it. The Spell Checker checks documents for possible misspelled words.

20. Computer Concepts BASICS - 20 Summary (cont.) Word also has a grammar-checking tool that identifies grammatical mistakes and a Thesaurus that display synonyms for a selected word. You can apply formatting to characters, paragraphs, or the entire document. Word comes with a variety of formatting tools that enable you to enhance the appearance of documents.

21. Computer Concepts BASICS - 21 Summary (cont.) Clip art can be added to documents to enhance their visual appearance. Tables are used to present information in an organized manner. Word’s Help system offers a variety of resources for getting help and information on features and tools.