Unit I: Beyond the Basics of Productivity Tools Good DAY! Click Lesson 2 Objectives to proceed. Welcome to Computer 7 Virtual Class, Lesson 2! Kindly use your mouse in navigating all the presentation. Thank you! Lesson 2 Objectives
Unit I: Beyond the Basics of Productivity Tools In this lesson, you should be able to: state the advantages of using a word processor; enumerate the advantages of Word 2013 and its unique features; explore the Word 2013 environment; create and save document in different file formats; use the ruler to set tabs, indentions, and margins; change the font attributes; show paragraph marks; apply paragraphs formatting tools; and evaluate your aptitude and skills in using Word 2013. Lesson 2 Objectives Lesson 2
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Lesson 2 Know and Learn! Word processors are software applications used to make typewritten documents. Documents often need to be modified and checked for typographical errors, unnecessary paragraphs, misspelled words, and inconsistent formatting. Once you type a document on a particular topic, the format sometimes turns out to be the most important part of the whole process. An eye-catching document will keep the reader interested while an unexciting font without additional details will draw the reader away from all your hard work. To create that interest, Word 2013 has numerous features and functions that will help you improve your document to make it more enticing to the readers. Lesson 2 Please, read. Click the next button if you’re done reading.
Lesson 2 Advantages of Word Processing Changes on the content can be easily made without recreating the whole document. Typing errors can be corrected quickly using the backspace and delete commands on your keyboard. Deleting paragraphs is easy without distorting the look of your document. Moving document contents from one location to another is easier. Lesson 2 Please, read. Click the next button if you’re done reading.
Lesson 2 Jump-start Your Productivity Skills Using Microsoft Office Word 2013 The following are among the numerous advantages of using Microsoft Office Word 2013: MOBILITY: Microsoft Word 2013 is accessible online or offline, allowing you to work with your files from anywhere. With Office 365, you can browse, navigate, and edit documents using the web apps in the desktop computer or mobile phone. SHAREABILITY: You can save and edit your work online using One Drive or SharePoint and share it to others to work collaboratively. Lesson 2 Please, read. Click the next button if you’re done reading.
Lesson 2 Jump-start Your Productivity Skills Using Microsoft Office Word 2013 COMPATIBILITY: With Word 2013, you can edit or format documents using most of the tools that you already know in the older Word versions. SEARCHABILITY: You can use the Navigation pane to quickly jump to a heading or comment, text, pictures, or search content of your document. NEW ADD-ONS: You can use additional desktop publishing features of Word 2013 to create a professional-looking document easier and faster. Lesson 2 Please, read. Click the next button if you’re done reading.
Lesson 2 ESSENTIALS OF WORD 2013 The Ribbon Microsoft uses an interface called the “Ribbon” to display the tools and buttons you need for all your work. These Ribbons are available in Windows 8 and Windows 10 (File Explorer and Wordpad), and all Microsoft Office versions from 2007 up to the latest. The Ribbon runs across the top of your window screen. Lesson 2 Please, read. Click the next button if you’re done reading.
Lesson 2 ESSENTIALS OF WORD 2013 The Ribbon is divided into tabs (File, Home, Insert, Design, Page Layout, References, Mailings, Review, and View). Tools in each tab are organized into groups (Clipboard, Font, Paragraph, Styles, and Editing for Home tab). Some groups may contain more options which can be expanded by clicking the small arrow located in the lower-right corner. Lesson 2 Please, read. Click the next button if you’re done reading.
Lesson 2 For example clicking the arrow on the Font group opens the Font dialog box. Lesson 2 Please, read. Click the next button if you’re done reading.
Lesson 2 ESSENTIALS OF WORD 2013 The Home Tab “Home is where Word’s hear is.” The Home tab contains the most essential functions that you will need to format and edit your document. Lesson 2 Please, read. Click the next button if you’re done reading.
Lesson 2 The Home Tab 1. Clipboard - contains the basic tools/buttons to perform cut, copy, and paste functions. Lesson 2 Please, read. Click the next button if you’re done reading.
Lesson 2 The Home Tab 2. Font – contains the tools used to change the FONT TYPE (Arial, Calibri…) FONT STYLES (Bold, Italic, Underline…..) FONT COLOR, TEXT STYLES, TEXT HIGHLIGHTS, and many more. Lesson 2 Please, read. Click the next button if you’re done reading.
Lesson 2 The Home Tab 3. Paragraph – contains formatting features such as paragraph alignment, line, and paragraph spacing, indentions, and page breaks. It allows you to add bullets, numbering, multi-level list, shading, and borders. Lesson 2 Please, read. Click the next button if you’re done reading.
Lesson 2 The Home Tab 4. Styles – can be used to change the document’s headers, titles, and text easily. Lesson 2 Please, read. Click the next button if you’re done reading.
Lesson 2 The Home Tab 5. Editing – has functions to find text, comments, pictures, and other features in your document. This group will also allow you to replace words, find and replace text-format easily, and select objects in your document. Lesson 2 Please, read. Click the next button if you’re done reading.
Lesson 2 The File Tab It will display the backstage view. The backstage displays functions used for managing your file. It contains tabs such as: New, Open, Save, Save As, Close, Info, Print, Share, and Export. It also allows you to update your account and manage other options. Lesson 2 Please, read. Click the next button if you’re done reading.
Lesson 2 The Quick Access Toolbar The Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) displays a set of commands or buttons that you use frequently. By default, it contains the Save, Undo Typing, and Redo Typing buttons. Lesson 2 Please, read. Click the next button if you’re done reading.
Lesson 2 Save and Manage a Document Organizing files is one of the most important things to remember when saving a document on your computer. You should organize your documents for convenience and to avoid cluttering of files. It is essential to know how to save the document you are working on. To prevent losing your work, it is advisable to save your document frequently. You can also use Save Options to automatically create an auto-backup file in case you failed to save your work due to power failure or other unexpected things. Lesson 2 Please, read. Click the next button if you’re done reading.
Lesson 2 There are number of ways of saving a document depending on how you want to share or receive it. You can use the Save As command to make another copy of a document while keeping the original file unchanged. To use the Save command: On the Quick Access Toolbar , click the Save button or press the shortcut keys Ctrl + S. The document will be saved in the same location using the same file name. To use the Save As command: Click the File tab, then select Save As. In the Save As dialog box, select the location where you want to save the document. In the document’s name in the File name box, Click Save. Lesson 2 Please, read. Click the next button if you’re done reading.
Lesson 2 Apply Text Format At this point, you must already be familiar with the text formatting tools available in Word 2013. Below is the Font group on the Home tab. It contains command buttons you can use to apply different font attributes. Hovering the mouse on top of the command button will display the tool tip to show its name and function. Lesson 2 Please, read. Click the next button if you’re done reading.
Lesson 2 Work Around the Page to Apply Paragraph Formatting Understanding margins, indentions, tabs, and paragraph alignment is essential in laying out the content of your page. When applying paragraph formatting, it is important that you know how to work around the page. The Page Your page is like a “canvas” where you create your work. Before you apply any paragraph formatting, start working with the Ruler. Lesson 2 Please, read. Click the next button if you’re done reading.
Lesson 2 To show or Hide the Ruler Click the View Tab. In the show section, click the tick box next to the Ruler command. Lesson 2 Please, read. Click the next button if you’re done reading.
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