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• Common types of software used on computers:

  • Word processing software
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Presentation software
  • Design software
• A word processor is software that enables users to create, edit, and format text using various tools
• Word processors enable users to produce documents consisting of text and graphics, widely used in different industries
• Examples of Word Processing Software:

  • Microsoft Word
  • Google Docs
• Basic Word Processing Skills:

  • Keyboard and User Interface Familiarization
  • Typing Speed and Accuracy
  • Page Layouting
  • Text Formatting
  • Inserting Objects
• Word processing software features:

  • Insert: adds tables, images, and shapes
  • Delete: removes text or objects
  • Cut: deletes chosen data and keeps it on the clipboard
  • Copy: keeps data on the clipboard
• Word processing software features:

  • Paste: places copied data on chosen field
  • Page Setup: sets the layout of the entire document
  • Find: searches for text strings and provides options to replace them
• Word processing software features:

  • Word Wrap: formats text alignment
  • Print: produces a hard copy of the document
  • File: manages the document with functions like save, print, and open
• Word processing software features:

  • Font: personalizes text style and size
  • Windows: permits multiple screens for users to work on
  • Spell Check: prompts for words spelled differently from the built-in dictionary
• Word processing software features:

  • Grammar Check: prompts for sentence construction not meeting grammar rules
  • Footnotes: provides further information about the document
  • Automated List: adds numbering or bullets to text lists
• Word processing software features:

  • Graphics: allows insertion of diagrams, images, or shapes
  • Header and Footer: permits customization of headers and footers
• Graphics in word processing software allow users to insert objects such as diagrams, images, or shapes
• Header and Footer customization permits users to customize the top and bottom part of the document page
• Paragraph Layout feature in word processors adjusts the indentation and spacing of a paragraph
• Macros in word processing software allow users to automate templates or patterns for their documents
• Mail Merge feature in word processing software lets users send out letters or documents in bulk to different recipients
• Table of Contents and Index feature in word processing software lists topics included in the document
• Thesaurus in word processing software is a built-in synonym provider
• Collaboration feature in word processing software allows multiple editors to access the document online
• Internet Features in word processing software provide links to external sources via the Internet
• Translation and Speech feature in word processing software includes voice commands, text reading, and translation