Wyze ICT Notes Final

Brookside Primary ICT NOTES
1. Typing
What is Typing?
 Typing is the skill of entering text into a computer using a keyboard.
Important Tips for Good Typing:

 Sit comfortably: Keep your back straight and feet flat on the floor.
 Use all your fingers: Try to use all your fingers to type, not just two or three.
 Look at the screen: Don’t look at the keyboard while typing; focus on the screen.
 Practice regularly: The more you practice, the faster and better you'll get at typing!
Home Row Keys

The home row is where your fingers should rest when not typing. The home row keys are:
 Left hand: A, S, D, F
 Right hand: J, K, L, ;
Proper Finger Placement

 Left hand: Use your left pinky for the "A" key, and move your fingers across to "S," "D," and "F."
 Right hand: Use your right pinky for the ";" key, and move your fingers across to "L," "K," and
"J."
Typing Practice
Online typing games and apps like TypingClub or BBC Dance Mat Typing can help you improve
your typing skills.
2. Keyboard
What is a Keyboard?
The keyboard is a device that allows us to enter text and numbers into the computer. It has keys
for letters, numbers, symbols, and functions.
Parts of the Keyboard:

 Letters: The A-Z keys, used to type letters.
 Numbers: The 0-9 keys, located above the letters.
 Spacebar: The large key at the bottom of the keyboard that adds a space between words.
 Enter/Return: Used to move to the next line or confirm an action.
 Backspace: Deletes the character before the cursor.
 Shift: Used to type uppercase letters or symbols (like !, @, #).
 Caps Lock: Turns on capital letters for typing all in uppercase.
 Arrow Keys: Used to move the cursor up, down, left, or right.
 Esc: Exits or cancels an action.

 Function Keys (F1-F12): These have special uses but can be ignored for now.
3. Microsoft Office Word 2007

What is Microsoft Word 2007?
Microsoft Word is a program that helps us create documents like letters, stories, and reports. It is a
word processor.
Opening Word 2007:

 Click on the Start menu on your computer.
 Select All Programs.
 Click Microsoft Office and then select Microsoft Office Word 2007.
 Sections of the Word 2007 Window:
 Title Bar
 Located at the top of the screen. It shows the name of your document.
 Quick Access Toolbar
 A small toolbar at the top left that gives you quick access to tools like Save, Undo, and Redo.
Ribbon
The Ribbon is the main menu area at the top of the window. It has several tabs, each with tools for
different tasks.
 Home: This tab has tools for font size, style, bold, italic, underline, and more.
 Insert: You can add pictures, shapes, tables, and other objects.
 Page Layout: Adjust the layout of your page, such as margins and orientation.
 References: Used for adding citations and creating a table of contents.
 Review: Contains tools for spelling and grammar checking.
 View: Changes how you view your document (print layout, web layout, etc.).
Document Area
 This is the main area where you type your text.
Status Bar
 Located at the bottom of the window, the status bar shows you the page number, word count,
and zoom level.
Basic Tools in Word

Font Tools
 Bold (B): Makes the text darker.
 Italic (I): Slants the text to the right.
 Underline (U): Puts a line under the text.
 Font Size: Change the size of the text.
 Font Style: Change the style of the text (e.g., Times New Roman, Arial).
Alignment Tools
 Left Align: Aligns text to the left margin.
 Center Align: Centers the text in the middle of the page.
 Right Align: Aligns text to the right margin.
 Justify: Makes the text spread out evenly across the page.
Changing Page Layout

 Margins: Set the space around your text (top, bottom, left, right).
 Orientation: Change the page from Portrait (vertical) to Landscape (horizontal).
 Size: Change the size of the paper (usually set to A4).
Saving Your Work

a. Click on the Office Button (top left corner), then select Save to save your document.
b. Always remember to save your work regularly to avoid losing it!
c. Inserting Pictures or Clipart:
d. Go to the Insert tab and click on Picture to add a photo or image to your document.
Other Useful Functions

 Spell Check: Word can help you find and correct spelling mistakes. It will underline misspelled
words with a red line.
Cut, Copy, and Paste:
 Cut: Removes the selected text or object and places it on the clipboard.
 Copy: Copies the selected text or object.
 Paste: Inserts the text or object from the clipboard into the document.
Closing Word 2007

 When you’re done with your document, click on the Office Button and select Close. Don’t forget
to save before closing!
These notes should help Standard 2 and 3 students understand the basics of typing, using a keyboard,
and working with Microsoft Word 2007. Make sure to practice using the tools and keep learning as you
go!.
How to Type Special Signs Using Alt Codes

 On many keyboards, you can type special signs by holding down the Alt key and typing a number
on the numeric keypad (not the numbers at the top of the keyboard).
For example:
Alt + 0153 = ™ (Trademark)
Alt + 0169 = © (Copyright)

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Important Tips for Good Typing:

Home Row Keys

Proper Finger Placement

Parts of the Keyboard:

 Numbers: The 0-9 keys, located above the letters.

 Enter/Return: Used to move to the next line or confirm an action.

 Backspace: Deletes the character before the cursor.

 Shift: Used to type uppercase letters or symbols (like !, @, #).

 Caps Lock: Turns on capital letters for typing all in uppercase.

 Esc: Exits or cancels an action.

3. Microsoft Office Word 2007

Opening Word 2007:

 Select All Programs.

 Sections of the Word 2007 Window:

 References: Used for adding citations and creating a table of contents.

 Review: Contains tools for spelling and grammar checking.

Basic Tools in Word

 Italic (I): Slants the text to the right.

 Underline (U): Puts a line under the text.

 Font Size: Change the size of the text.

 Center Align: Centers the text in the middle of the page.

 Right Align: Aligns text to the right margin.

Changing Page Layout

 Orientation: Change the page from Portrait (vertical) to Landscape (horizontal).

 Size: Change the size of the paper (usually set to A4).

Saving Your Work

b. Always remember to save your work regularly to avoid losing it!

c. Inserting Pictures or Clipart:

Other Useful Functions

Cut, Copy, and Paste:

 Copy: Copies the selected text or object.

Closing Word 2007

How to Type Special Signs Using Alt Codes

Alt + 0153 = ™ (Trademark)

Alt + 0169 = © (Copyright)

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