Getting to Know Word Processing
What is a
word
processor?
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A word processor is a type of
software that enables the user
to create, edit, and format text
using various tools.
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Word Processors
It enables users to
produce documents that
consist of text and
graphics.
It is widely used in
different kinds of
industries.
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Examples of Word Processing Software
Microsoft Word Google Docs
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Aside from a computer or laptop, we
can also use these word processors
with our mobile devices.
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Word Processing Skills
Various typing tasks
require us to be adept at
producing text efficiently
depending on its
purpose.
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Basic Word Processing Skills
● Keyboard and User Interface Familiarization
● Typing Speed and Accuracy
● Page Layouting
● Text Formatting
● Inserting Objects
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Word processing software has varied
features.
Frequent practice will develop
familiarization and understanding.
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Word Processor: Standard Features
Insert - adds objects such as tables,
images, and shapes.
Delete - removes text or object from the
document.
Cut - deletes chosen data from the page and
keeps it on the clipboard.
Copy - keeps data on the clipboard.
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Word Processor: Standard Features
Paste - places copied data on chosen field.
Page Setup - sets the layout of the
entire document.
Find - tool to search for a string of text and to
provide an option to replace it with another.
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Word Processor: Standard Features
Word Wrap - formats the alignment of
your text and object/s.
Print - produces a hard copy of the
document when connected to a printer.
File - lets the user manage the document
using functions such as save, print, and open.
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Word Processor: Standard Features
Font - allows the user to personalize the
style and size of the text.
Windows - permits multiple screens for users
to work on.
Spell Check - prompts the user for words
spelled differently from the built-in dictionary.
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Some word processors offer tools
that are way beyond the standard
features to cater to experienced
users.
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Word Processor: Additional Features
Grammar Check - prompts the user for
sentence construction that does not meet the
grammar rules set by the software.
Footnotes - provides further information
about the document.
Automated List - adds numbering or bullets
to your list of text.
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Word Processor: Additional Features
Graphics - allows the user to insert objects
such as diagrams, images, or shapes.
Header and Footer - permits customization
of the top and bottom part of the document
page.
Paragraph Layout - adjusts the indentation
and spacing of a paragraph.
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Word Processor: Additional Features
Macros - allows the user to automate
templates or patterns for your document.
Mail Merge - lets the user send out letters or
documents in bulk to different recipients.
Table of Contents and Index - lists topics
included in the document.
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Word Processor: Additional Features
Thesaurus - built-in synonym provider.
Collaboration - allows multiple editors to
access the document online.
Internet Features - provides links to
external sources via the Internet.
Translation and Speech- voice commands,
text reading, and translation.
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Can you recall a scenario in which
you used a word processor for a
school task or project?
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Exercise 2: Numbers to Shapes
In this exercise, the
numbers indicate the
terms and the shapes
state definitions. Match
each number with its
corresponding shapes.
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Something to ponder:
Based on your own
understanding, what is
word processing
software?
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Something to ponder:
Why are there additional
features being offered in
word processing
software?
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Something to ponder:
The initial skills that one
should possess are typing
and accuracy skills. What
are the possible ways to
acquire them? Elaborate.
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A word processor is a type software
that enables users to create, edit, and
format text using various tools.
It offers different features to suit the
needs of the users.
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Word processing skills are a set of
capabilities that users need to
possess so as to maximize the use of
the software.
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