Word processing in computer studies.pptx

word processing

1. WORD PROCESSING

2. Objectives Definition of Word processing and Word Processor Examples of Word Processor Loading A word Processor Features of a Word Processor Using a Word Processor

3. WHAT IS WORD PROCESSING ? Word processing is the preparation of documents such as letters, reports, memos, books on a computer. It can also be defined as the use of computer software to create, edit, view, store, retrieve and print documents.

4. WHAT IS A WORD PROCESSOR? A word processor is a program or an application package that helps to create neat and attractive documents easily and quickly. That is, a word processor helps to perform the task of word processing.

5. EXAMPLES OF WORD PROCESSOR Word Perfect Microsoft Word MultiMate Word Write Word Pad Notepad Wordstar PC-write Pagemaker , etc

6. ADVANTAGES OF WORD PROCESSING: It possible to change the appearance of text. It allows you to organize the information in your document in an orderly manner. It makes us enjoy typing since making corrections has become easier. It allows for formatting of text to the user's taste. Many copies of the printout can be made. It allows you to see the document (preview) before printing. Documents can be improved with graphics (pictures).

7. Class Activity: Differentiate between Word Processing and a Word Processor Give any Four Examples of Word Processor Highlights any three advantages of Word Processing

8. LOADING A WORD PROCESSOR: Steps for loading Microsoft Word Click on the Start button. Select Programs. Move the mouse pointer to the right to select Microsoft Word. Wait a little bit for the program to load.

9. BASIC ELEMENTS OF A MICROSOFT WORD WINDOW Title bar: This is where the application name is displayed. It is the topmost area of the screen. The name given to a saved file is displayed on this location/bar. Minimize button : This looks like a hyphen and is located at the upper right of the window. It is used for reducing the window to an icon which is placed at the bottom of the window. Maximize button: This is a square-box located at the upper right corner of the title bar. It is used for enlarging the application you are working with. Close button : This is designated by (x) located at the upper right corner of the title bar, to the right of the maximize button. It is used for closing opened programs or documents.

10. BASIC ELEMENTS OF A MICROSOFT WORD WINDOW Menu bar : It is directly below the title bar and consists of a list of menus. These range from File, Edit through to Help menu