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ADVANCE

WORD
D
PROCESSING
MOTIVATION
a. What are the challenges you
face when creating
professional-looking
documents?

b. How can software like


Microsoft Word simplify this
WORD
WordPROCESSING
processing is the act of
utilizing a computer to produce,
edit, save, and print documents.
It requires specialized software,
often referred to as a Word
Processor.
WORD
PROCESSOR
A word processor is a software tool that
allows users to create, store, and print
typed texts. Microsoft Word is one of the
most popular word processors, but many
alternatives exist, such as Microsoft Works
Word Processor, Open Office Writer, Word
Perfect, and Google Drive Document.
EXAMPLES AND TOP USES OF A
WORD PROCESSOR

• Book - Write a • Journal - Maintain a • Memo - Draft


book. digital version of your memos for
• Document - Format journal.
• Letter - Compose a
employees.
any text • Report - Create
letter. Use Mail Merge
document.
to autofill fields like status or book
• Help
name and address. reports.
Documentation - • Marketing Plan -
Support • Résumé - Develop
Develop an overview
documentation for to market a product or or update your
products or service. résumé.
EXAMPLES OF WORD
PROCESSOR PROGRAMS
• Microsoft WordPad
• Abiword
• Microsoft Works
• Apple iWork - Pages
(discontinued)
• Apple TextEdit (macOS
• SoftMaker FreeOffice -
included word processor)
TextMaker (free)
• Corel WordPerfect
• OpenOffice Writer (free)
• Dropbox Paper (online
• SSuite WordGraph (free)
and free)
• Sun StarOffice
• Google Docs (online and
(discontinued)
free)
• Textilus (iPad and iPhone)
• LibreOffice Writer (free)
• Kingsoft WPS Office -
• Microsoft Word (part of
Writer (free)
Microsoft Office)
MICROSOFT WORD
Microsoft Word, also known as MS Word, is
a word processor developed by Microsoft. It
was first released on October 25, 1983.

Shortcut to Open MS Word:


• Press Windows Logo + R, type winword,
and press Enter.
FEATURES OF A WORD
PROCESSOR
Word processors provide tools beyond basic text editing,
making documents more professional. Common features
include:
• Layout Adjustment: Modify margins, size, and layout.
• AutoCorrect: Corrects common spelling and capitalization
errors.
• AutoFormat: Applies formatting to text, e.g., numbering and
bullets.
• Collaboration: Allows multiple users to work on the same
document simultaneously.
• Copy, Cut, and Paste: Move or duplicate text within or
between documents.
FEATURES OF A WORD
• PROCESSOR
Grammar Checker: Proofreads grammar and sentence
structure.
• Headers and Footers: Add page numbers, dates, or
other information.
• Indentation and Lists: Format tabs, bullet lists, and
numbered lists.
• Insert Tables: Add tables to organize data.
• Text Formatting: Change font, size, color, bold, italics,
etc.
• Thesaurus: Suggest alternatives to words.
• Mail Merge: Combine a document with data for
personalized content.
KEYBOARD
SHORTCUTS
Function Shortcut Key

Select All Ctrl + A

Bold Text Ctrl + B

Italicize Text Ctrl + I

Underline Text Ctrl + U

Copy Text Ctrl + C

Cut Text Ctrl + X

Paste Text Ctrl + V


KEYBOARD
Function
SHORTCUTS Shortcut Key

Align Text (Left) Ctrl + L

Align Text (Center) Ctrl + E

Align Text (Right) Ctrl + R

Justify Text Ctrl + J

Save Document Ctrl + S

Open Document Ctrl + O

Print Document Ctrl + P

Undo Action Ctrl + Z

Redo Action Ctrl + Y


TABS IN WORD
PROCESSING
• Home Tab: Change font, bullets, numbering,
and styles.
• Insert Tab: Add tables, images, charts, headers,
and footers.
• Page Layout Tab: Adjust text, images, and
objects on the page.
PAGE LAYOUT
SETTINGS
Page Sizes:
• Short (Letter): 8.5" x
11"
• Long (Folio): 8.5" x
13"
• A4: 8.27" x 11.69"
Orientation:
• Portrait
• Landscape
IMAGE PLACEMENT
OPTIONS
1.In Line with Text: Default placement.
2.Square: Text wraps around the image like a
frame.
3.Tight: Text closely follows the image shape.
4.Through: Text wraps tightly around the
image's contour.
5.Top and Bottom: Text stays above and
below the image.
6.Behind Text: Image appears behind the text.
7.In Front of Text: Image overlays the text.
ACTIVITY
Task: Guided Practice on Word Processor Features
1. Share a downloadable sample text document via the
class platform.

2. Provide instructions for the students to:


• Apply text formatting (e.g., bold, italicize, and
underline specific parts).
• Adjust alignment (left, center, right, justify).
• Insert a header and footer (e.g., include the date and
their name).
• Change page orientation to landscape.
ANALYSIS
·Which feature of the word processor did
you find most useful?
·How does using these tools make your
document more professional?
·Were there any challenges in completing
the activity?
ASSESSMENT
Create a one-page formatted document on the
topic:
"The Importance of Word Processing Skills."

The document should include:


1.A bold and underlined title.
2.A bulleted list of at least three uses of word
processors.
3.Proper alignment and spacing.
4.A header with their name and date.
5.Page orientation set to portrait.
THANK
YOU

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