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WORD PROCESSOR

What is a Word Processor?

A word processor is a software application designed for creating, editing, formatting, and
printing text documents. It provides tools that enhance the writing process and enable users to
produce professional-looking documents. Example of word processor is Microsoft word

Main Features/benefits of a Word Processor/Microsoft word

1. Text Editing: Users can easily create, modify, and delete text, making it
straightforward to compose documents.
2. Formatting Options: Word processors offer a variety of formatting options,
including font styles, sizes, colors, paragraph alignment, and line spacing, allowing
for customized document presentation.
3. Spell Check and Grammar Check: Built-in tools help identify and correct spelling
and grammatical errors, improving the overall quality of the text.
4. Inserting Objects: Users can insert images, tables, charts, and other objects to
enhance the document's content and layout.
5. Templates: Many word processors provide pre-designed templates for letters,
resumes, reports, and other common document types, streamlining the document
creation process.

FORMATTING IN MICROSOFT WORD

Save vs. Save As

 Save: The "Save" function updates the current document without changing its name
or location. It is used to save changes made to an existing file.
 Save As: The "Save As" function allows users to save the current document under a
new name or in a different location or file format. This is useful for creating copies of
a document or saving it in a format compatible with other software.

Copy and Paste vs. Cut and Paste

Both copy and paste and cut and paste are fundamental operations in word processors that
allow users to move or duplicate text and other objects.

Copy and paste


o This operation creates a duplicate of the selected text or object without
removing it from its original location.
o

Cut and paste

 This operation removes the selected text or object from its original location and stores
it in the clipboard.

Fonts in Microsoft word

Fonts are the styles of text used in documents, affecting how text appears on the screen and
in print. They are characterized by various attributes, which enhance readability and visual
appeal. Here’s a brief overview of some key font styles:

1. Bold:
o Text that is darker and thicker than regular text

2. Italic:
o Slanted text

3. Underline:
o Text that is underlined,

4. Strikethrough:
o Text that has a line through it, indicating that it has been crossed out or is no
longer relevant.

5. Font Size:
o Refers to the height of the text, measured in points (pt).
o The color of the text, which can be customized to enhance the visual impact of
the document.

6. Change case

Change Case is a feature in word processing software that allows users to modify the
capitalization of selected text. Here are the main types of case changes you can perform:
Uppercase:
o Converts all letters in the selected text to capital letters (e.g., "hello" becomes
"HELLO").
Lowercase:
o Converts all letters to lowercase (e.g., "HELLO" becomes "hello").
Title Case:
o Capitalizes the first letter of each major word (e.g., "hello world" becomes
"Hello World").
Sentence Case:
o Capitalizes the first letter of the first word in a sentence and leaves the rest in
lowercase (e.g., "hello world" becomes "Hello world").

Key Paragraph Features

1. Bullets:
o Used to create unordered lists, making it easy to present items without a
specific order. Bullets can be customized with different symbols or styles.

2. Line Spacing:
o Refers to the vertical space between lines of text within a paragraph. Common
options include single spacing, 1.5 spacing, and double spacing. Adjusting line
spacing improves readability and can affect document length.

3. Alignment:
o Determines the position of text within a paragraph. Common alignment
options include:
 Left Align: Text is aligned to the left margin.
 Center Align: Text is centered between the left and right margins.
 Right Align: Text is aligned to the right margin.
 Justify: Text is evenly distributed between the margins, creating a
clean look on both sides.

4. Borders:
o Borders can be added to paragraphs to enhance visual separation and
emphasis. You can apply borders to the entire paragraph or specific sides (top,
bottom, left, right).

KEY SHORTCUTS USED IN MICROSOFT WORD

Here are some commonly used keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Word:

1. Ctrl + S: Save the document.


2. Ctrl + C: Copy the selected text or object.
3. Ctrl + X: Cut the selected text or object.
4. Ctrl + V: Paste the copied or cut text or object.
5. Ctrl + Z: Undo the last action.
6. Ctrl + Y: Redo the last undone action.
7. Ctrl + B: Bold the selected text.
8. Ctrl + I: Italicize the selected text.
9. Ctrl + U: Underline the selected text.
10. Ctrl + P: Print the document.
11. Ctrl + A: Select all content in the document.
12. Ctrl + F: Open the Find dialog to search for text.
13. Ctrl + H: Open the Find and Replace dialog.

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