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• Word processing


  A type of software that enables the user to create, edit, and format text using various tools
• Word processing software is widely used in different kinds of industries
• Examples of Word Processing Software


  • Microsoft Word
  • Google Docs
• Mobile devices


  Aside from a computer or laptop, we can also use word processors with our mobile devices
• Basic Word Processing Skills

  • Keyboard and User Interface Familiarization
  • Typing Speed and Accuracy
  • Page Layouting
  • Text Formatting
  • Inserting Objects
• Word Processor: Standard Features

  • Insert
  • Delete
  • Cut
  • Copy
  • Paste
  • Page Setup
  • Find
  • Word Wrap
  • Print
  • File
  • Font
  • Windows
  • Spell Check
• Word Processor: Additional Features

  • Grammar Check
  • Footnotes
  • Automated List
  • Graphics
  • Header and Footer
  • Paragraph Layout
  • Macros
  • Mail Merge
  • Table of Contents and Index
  • Thesaurus
  • Collaboration
  • Internet Features
  • Translation and Speech
• Word processing skills are a set of capabilities that users need to possess so as to maximize the use of the software
• Word processors offer different features to suit the needs of the users
• The initial skills that one should possess are typing and accuracy skills
• Common types of software used on a computer include word processors
• A word processor enables users to produce documents that consist of text and graphics
• What captures your attention in a piece to read? What makes you believe in it?
• The content of a text can be derived from its arrangement.
• A text needs to be enhanced with tools of creativity.
• Word processor


  Customization features that allow manipulation of your work
• Text editor


  Lacks customization features
• Formatting capability varies depending on the software or its versions available.
• Microsoft Word is the most commonly used word processor software.
• Formatting in a Word Processor


  Vital in delivering content to readers. Following rules on writing and deciding on the proper structure results in the clarity and effectiveness of the message.
• Character formatting


  Application of properties or attributes into single characters or units without affecting the whole paragraph
• Font Face


  • Dropdown to change the font style (e.g Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman) and numerical font size
• Increase/Decrease Font size


  • Clickable to increase or decrease font size
• Change Case


  • Dropdown for options of character casing
• Clear All Formatting


  • Clickable that removes formatting properties
• Font Style


  • Clickable that changes a font into bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, superscript, and subscript
• Text Effects and Typography


  • Dropdown that provides a range of text customization
• Text Highlight Color


  • Dropdown for text highlight colors
• Font Color


  • Dropdown of font color options
• Character Spacing


  Permits specific modifications to the scale, spacing, positioning, and kerning per character unit or set
• OpenType Features


  Allows better support for different languages or glyph characters
• Paragraph formatting


  Application of properties or attributes into a paragraph in a document
• Automated List


  • Dropdowns for bullets, numberings, and multilevel lists
• Decrease/Increase Indent


  • Clickable to increase or decrease indentation
• Sort


  • Clickable dialogue box for sorting values options
• Show/Hide


  • Clickable which shows or hides paragraph marks on the page
• Align


  • Clickable for alignment options of left, center, right, or justified
• Line and Paragraph Spacing


  • Dropdown for vertical paragraph spacing options
• Shading and Border


  • Dropdown for shading color and border options for text, paragraph, or table
• Indents and Spacing Tab

  Similar to the default paragraph options