LESSON 4 ICT-7 MATATAG • One of the biggest advantages of

CURRICULUM using word processing software is the

ability to easily make changes to
A. Content Standards: The learners your documents. Instead of having to
will rewrite an entire page just to fix a
• Demonstrate an understanding of typo, you can simply go back and
using productivity software. edit the mistake with a few clicks of
your mouse. Overall, word processing
B. Performance Standards: software simplifies the process of
creating and editing written
The learners perform the utilization of
documents. It makes tasks like typing
productivity tools in a safe and
up assignments, crafting letters, or
responsible manner. even drafting stories much more
C. Learning Competencies and efficient and organized.
Objectives: Content Vocabulary
Learning Competencies 1. Word Processing
Create word documents with page Software - is a type of application
breaks, auto tables of contents, mail that allows users to manipulate
merge, and references. and design text documents. It’s
commonly used for creating,
Learning Objectives
editing, saving, and printing
At the end of the lesson, the learners
various types of written content.
shall be able to: 2. Page Break - is a command
1. Identify Page break commands. that forces content following it to
2. Create MS Word documents with start on a new page. It ensures
page breaks. that specific sections or elements
3. Create a simple document with (such as tables, images, or
Automatic Table of Contents chapters) begin on fresh pages.
Practice safe and responsible use of Auto 3. Column Break - similar to a
page break, a column break forces
Table of Contents.
content to start in a new column
D. Content:
within a multi-column layout.
Word Processing Software 4. Text Wrapping Break - this
• page breaks type of break affects how text
• auto tables of contents wraps around an object (like an
• Word processing software is a image or shape). It allows you to
powerful tool that many of us use 12 control how text flows around the
daily without even realizing it. But object, ensuring readability and
what exactly is word processing visual appeal.
software? In simple terms, it is a 5. Table of Contents - is a
computer program designed to helpful way to organize and
create, edit, format, and print navigate through the different
documents. sections of a document. It provides
• One of the most common readers with an overview of what
examples of word processing topics or sections are covered and
software is Microsoft Word. With allows them to jump directly to
Word, you can type up essays, specific parts of the content.
reports, letters, and more. The 6. Document- A file created in
software allows you to easily change Word that can contain text,
the font style, size, and color of your images, tables, and other
text. You can also add images, tables, elements.
and even graphs to make your
documents more visually appealing.
SUB-TOPIC 1: Page Break
Another great feature of word
processing software is the ability to When working on a document in
check for spelling and grammar Microsoft Word, you may encounter
errors. This can be super helpful, the need to start a new page at a
especially when you're working on an specific point in your text. This is
important school project or preparing where a page break comes in handy.
a document for work. A page break is a tool that allows you
to control where one-page ends, and
the next one begins. Additionally, in
long documents, it’s essential to
manage how content is distributed
across pages and provide a navigation
tool like a table of contents.
Page breaks are essential for
controlling where a new page begins
within your document. They allow you
to separate content logically and
ensure that specific sections start on
fresh pages.
These features improve readability
and By using page breaks effectively,
you can ensure that your document is
well-organized and neatly formatted.  Use page breaks to control where a
Whether you are working on a school page ends and where a new page
project, a report, or any other begins.
document in Word, knowing how to Step #3: Insert a page break
insert and manage page breaks will 1. Place the cursor where you
help you create professional-looking want to start a new page.
documents. 2. Select Insert > Page Break.
professionalism. Step #4: Change page break
settings
How to insert Page Break in MS13 1. Select Layout.
Word. 2. In the Paragraph group,
Step #1: Open the Word document. select the small arrow.
● Open the Word document that has 3. In the Paragraph dialog box,
page breaks in it. select Line and Page
By default, these are not visible. Breaks.
4. Under Pagination, choose the
option that works best for
you:
▪ Widow/Orphan
control
▪ Keep with next
▪ Keep lines together
▪ Page break before
Step #5: Delete a page break
1. Select Home > Show/Hide
. This will display non-
printing characters—
Step #2: Display page breaks paragraph markers, section
 Click on the Home tab in the top breaks, page breaks, etc.—
menu bar to change the ribbon. that you may want to see
https://support.microsoft.com/ while you’re working on
your document.
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Double-click the page break so that it's
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 In the Paragraph section,
click on the Pilcrow icon to
show hidden characters.
 Along with other hidden
characters, Word will display
page breaks. Adjust automatic page breaks
 You can click the Pilcrow icon You can't remove automatic page
again to hide the page breaks, but you can prevent them
breaks. from landing in awkward places, such
as between lines of text you'd like to
keep together. You can adjust the page
 break settings for selected heading styles. These are Heading 1,
paragraphs. heading 2, and Heading 3. You can add
1. Select the paragraphs you want the heading styles as you are writing the
to apply the settings to. document. But if you have not done so,
2. Go to Layout or Page Layout you can add them later as well. Once you
and select the Paragraph dialog have added the heading styles, you can
box launcher. 14 create the table of contents.
3. On the Line and Page Breaks Word allows you to:
tab, choose one or more of the ● Create a table of contents
following: ● Update the table of
▪ Widow/Orphan control contents
places at least two lines of a ● Remove the table of
paragraph at the top or contents
bottom of a page.
▪ Keep with next prevents
breaks between paragraphs
you want to stay together.
▪ Keep lines together
prevents page breaks in the
middle of paragraphs.
▪ Page break before adds a
page break before a specific
paragraph.

SUB-TOPIC 2: Auto Table of Contents

Auto Table of Contents in MS Word How to create a Table of Contents in MS

is a handy feature that automatically Word /
generates a table of contents based on Step #1: Open the document.
the headings in your document.
To use this tool safely and  Open the Word document where
responsibly, it's essential to ensure that you want to insert the table of
your document headings are correctly contents.
formatted with the appropriate heading It is customary to create the table of
styles. contents at the beginning of the
This not only helps MS Word document. However, some authors prefer
accurately generate the table of contents to create it at the end.
but also makes your document more
accessible and organized for readers. 15
Remember to regularly update your
table of contents as you make changes to
your document to keep it current and
user-friendly. By practicing caution and
vigilance when using the Auto Table of
Contents feature, you can enhance the
readability and professionalism of your
documents.
When reading a book, the table of
contents makes it easier to navigate
through the contents. You can also
generate a table of contents in your Word
document. A table of contents helps
especially when your document is large.
It allows the reader to locate and
navigate to a specific topic of interest.
This also makes your do cument more
user-friendly. At the same time, it
becomes easier for you to edit the  Place your cursor where you want
content in your document. the table of contents to appear.
To add a table of contents, your Highlights: Introduction.
document must be using the first three
 Step #2: Open the built-in list.

 Click on the reference tab on the

top menu bar to change the ribbon.
In the section Table of Contents, click
on the Table of Contents icon. This
opens the built-in list for the table of
contents.

Step #3: Insert a table of Step #2: Update table

contents.  Click on Update Table. A dialog box
to Update Table of Contents will
The built-in list offers three open.
choices  The Update Table of Contents
1.Automatic Table 1 dialog box offers two choices:
 Word applies the main heading as  Update page numbers
contents. It copies headings and only
subheadings from those in the  Update entire table
document  You may have edited the
2.Automatic Table 2 contents of your document, but
 Word applies the main heading as not the headings and
Table of Contents. It copies subheadings.
headings and subheadings from
those in the document.
3.Manual Table – Word applies the main
heading as Table of Contents. It allows 16
you to manually add headings and
subheadings of your choice.

This will change the page

numbers for different sections in
your document. Select Update
page numbers only to show the
changes in page numbers in the
table of contents.

If you have added or deleted

headings and or subheadings, you
must Update the entire table. This
will update all headings,
subheadings, and page numbers.
● After making your choice,
click on Ok.
Word will update the table of
contents accordingly.
● Click anywhere in your
document to close the small
box above the table of
contents.
In the table of contents, you can press
Ctrl and click on any heading or
subheading to navigate to it.
Update the Table of Contents
Step #1: Open the document.
 Open the Word document that has
a table of contents.