1. Lesson 7 — Word Processing
Unit 2 — Software
Lesson 7 — Word Processing

2. Lesson 7 – Word Processing
Objectives
Identify the components of the word-processor window.
Select commands using menus and toolbars.
Create and edit a document.
Correct spelling in a document.
Apply character, paragraph, and document formatting, including setting custom tabs.
Create, edit, and format a table.
Save, open, and print a document.
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3. What Is Word-Processing Software?
One of the most common computer applications
Handles text and graphics
Creates and modifies reports, letters, flyers, brochures, newsletters, etc.
Many different word processing programs:
Microsoft Word
Corel WordPerfect
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4. Word-Processing Screen
Title Bar
Menu Bar
Standard Toolbar
Formatting Toolbar
Insertion Point
Ruler
Document Window
View Buttons
Scroll Bars
Status Bar
Task Pane
Taskbar
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File Menu Options
New
Open
Close
Save
Save As
Print
Page Setup
Print Preview
Exit
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6. Opening, Saving, and Printing a File
To make a permanent copy of a document, use the File > Save As command.
To use a document that has been saved previously, use the File > Open command.
To get a hard copy of a document, use the File > Print command.
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Editing Documents
Making corrections:
Backspace key
Delete key
Insert key
AutoCorrect
Speller and Grammar Checker
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Character Formatting
Font Styles
Point Size
Attributes
Format Painter
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9. Line and Paragraph Formatting
Line Spacing
Single
Double
Justification
Left
Right
Center
Full
Indenting
Tab Stops
Default
Custom
Bullets and Numbers
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Document Formatting
Margins
Headers and Footers
Breaks
Styles
Borders and Shading
Custom Tab Stops
Graphics
Tables
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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.
Formatting features may be applied to characters, paragraphs, or entire documents.
Selecting blocks of text allows for editing documents.
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Summary (continued)
The spell checker checks documents for possible misspelled words.
The grammar checker checks for grammatical correctness.
Documents must be saved often.
Hard copies are generated through printers.
Documents may be transmitted electronically.
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Summary (continued)
Some special features of word-processing software include
Mail merge
Templates
Themes
Hyperlinks
Auto Features
Web Page creation
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