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Unit 1. Getting To Know Word Processing

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Getting to Know Word Processing

What is a
word
processor?

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

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Word Processors
It enables users to
produce documents that
consist of text and
graphics.

It is widely used in
different kinds of
industries.
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Examples of Word Processing Software

Microsoft Word Google Docs

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

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Word Processing Skills

Various typing tasks


require us to be adept at
producing text efficiently
depending on its
purpose.

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Basic Word Processing Skills

● Keyboard and User Interface Familiarization


● Typing Speed and Accuracy
● Page Layouting
● Text Formatting
● Inserting Objects

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Word processing software has varied
features.

Frequent practice will develop


familiarization and understanding.

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Word Processor: Standard Features

Insert - adds objects such as tables,


images, and shapes.
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.


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Word Processor: Standard Features

Paste - places copied data on chosen field.

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.

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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.
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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.

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

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Word Processor: Additional Features
Grammar Check - prompts the user for
sentence construction that does not meet the
grammar rules set by the software.

Footnotes - provides further information


about the document.

Automated List - adds numbering or bullets


to your list of text.

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Word Processor: Additional Features

Graphics - allows the user to insert objects


such as diagrams, images, or shapes.

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.
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Word Processor: Additional Features

Macros - allows the user to automate


templates or patterns for your document.

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.

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Word Processor: Additional Features

Thesaurus - built-in synonym provider.


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

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Exercise 2: Numbers to Shapes

In this exercise, the


numbers indicate the
terms and the shapes
state definitions. Match
each number with its
corresponding shapes.

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

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

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

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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.

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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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