GETTING TO KNOW WORD PROCESSING - EMP.TECH

EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGIES - BY QUIPPER

1. Unit 3: Word Processing Skills Lesson 1 Getting to Know Word Processing

2. Given that you understand computer fundamentals, what is the first important computer skill that a student should learn? 2

3. What can you say about the statement below? “Composing, editing, and formatting text can be both your tool and your weapon in the world.” 3

4. 4 Understand what word processing is. Appreciate the importance of having word processing skills. Identify the basic features of a word processor. 4

5. This table specifies the usual documents that a person composes on a computer. With a partner, fill in the missing parts. 5 Creator Composition Student University Application Letter 2. Lesson Plan 3. Suitor 4. Birthday Invitation 5. Music Composer

6. This table specifies the usual documents that a person composes on a computer. With a partner, fill in the missing parts. 6 Creator Composition 6. Minutes-of-the-Meeting 7. Scientist 8. Medical Prescription 9. Chef 10. Lifestyle Blog

7. This table specifies the usual documents that a person composes on a computer. With a partner, fill in the missing parts. 7 Creator Composition 11. Businessman 12. Movie Script 13. Author 14. Resume 15. Mental Health Case Study

8. 8 8 Do you think every kind of work requires the use of a computer? Why or why not?

9. 9 9 2. What are the common types of software that you use on your computer?

10. What is a word processor? 10

11. A word processor is a type of software that enables the user to create, edit, and format text using various tools. 11

12. It enables users to produce documents that consist of text and graphics. It is widely used in different kinds of industries. 12 12 Word Processors

13. Examples of Word Processing Software 13 13 Microsoft Word Google Docs

14. 14 Aside from a computer or laptop, we can also use these word processors with our mobile devices .

15. Word Processing Skills Various typing tasks require us to be adept at producing text efficiently depending on its purpose. 15

16. Basic Word Processing Skills Keyboard and User Interface Familiarization Typing Speed and Accuracy Page Layouting Text Formatting Inserting Objects 16 16

17. 17 Word processing software has varied features . Frequent practice will develop familiarization and understanding.

18. Insert - adds objects such as tables, images, and shapes. 18 18 Word Processor: Standard Features 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.

19. Paste - places copied data on chosen field. 19 19 Word Processor: Standard Features 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.

20. 20 20 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.

21. 21 21 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.

22. Some word processors offer tools that are way beyond the standard features to cater to experienced users. 22

23. Grammar Check - prompts the user for sentence construction that does not meet the grammar rules set by the software. 23 23 Word Processor: Additional Features Footnotes - provides further information about the document. Automated List - adds numbering or bullets to your list of text.

24. Graphics - allows the user to insert objects such as diagrams, images, or shapes. 24 24 Word Processor: Additional Features 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.

25. Macros - allows the user to automate templates or patterns for your document. 25 25 Word Processor: Additional Features 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.

26. Thesaurus - built-in synonym provider. 26 26 Word Processor: Additional Features 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.

27. Can you recall a scenario in which you used a word processor for a school task or project? 27

28. Exercise 1: Recall the Terms On each cell, write down as many terms as you can recall from the topic. 28

29. Exercise 1: Recall the Terms 29 Standard Word Processor Features Additional Word Processor Features Word Processing Skills

30. In this exercise, the numbers indicate the terms and the shapes state definitions. Match each number with its corresponding shapes. 30 Exercise 2: Numbers to Shapes

31. Exercise 2A: Numbers to Shapes 31 1. Paste 2. Page Setup 3. Print 4. Windows 5. Spell Check Produces a hard copy of your document when connected to a printer. Prompts you for words spelled differently from the built-in dictionary. Permits multiple screens for you to work on. Places copied data on chosen field. Sets the layout of your entire document.

32. Exercise 2B: Numbers to Shapes 32 1. Footnotes 2. Graphics 3. Macros 4. Thesaurus 5. Collaboration Provides further information about your document. Allows you to automate templates or patterns for your document. Allows you to insert objects such as diagrams, images, or shapes. Allows multiple editors to access the document online. Built-in synonym provider.

33. Something to ponder: Based on your own understanding, what is word processing software? 33 33 33 33 33

34. Something to ponder: Why are there additional features being offered in word processing software? 34 34 34 34 34

35. Something to ponder: The initial skills that one should possess are typing and accuracy skills. What are the possible ways to acquire them? Elaborate. 35 35 35 35 35

36. 36 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.

37. 37 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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39. This icon, Insert , by Freepik is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 via Flat Icons .

40. This icon, Copy , by Freepik is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 via Flat Icons