3.1: Intro to Word Processing 10/28/13
Feb 24, 2016
3.1: Intro to Word Processing
10/28/13
Warm-up
What different uses for a word processing program (Microsoft Word) can you think of. 3 minutes, 3-5 sentences. Be sure to explain your answer
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What is word processing?A word processor is defined as any
software program that includes tools for entering, editing, and formatting text and graphics (charts, pictures, tables…)
Files created in a word processor are referred to as documents and are saved as .doc or, in newer versions, .docx
Word Features
Word Wrap: A feature that automatically to the next line of text when you reach the side margin
Auto complete: A screen tip suggesting text to insert as you type. Press enter to insert suggested text.
Keep typing to reject suggestion.
Auto correct: A small blue box with a lightning bolt appears over any text automatically corrected. To reverse auto correct, press the Auto Correct
arrow and select undo.
Spelling: a red wavy line will appear under text not in the Word dictionary
Grammar: a green wavy line appears under the error. Right click for correction options
Word Features
Word Document WindowDetailed description of each element is on the class website (lueshen.weebly.com) under Exploring the Word window.
Read the document and locate the elements within the word window (10 minutes)
Starting a document Save the open word window using the
save button on the quick start toolbar Create a folder under My documents with
you Name on it. This will be your save folder for the class. All of your work should be saved to this folder.
Save the document as your name-tour memo Karlie Wagner – tour memo
Complete the Starting a Document assignment under unit 3 on the website. Save your work to your folder when finished.
Selecting Text Any amount = Drag over the text A word = Double click on the word A line = click with the pointer to the left of the
line A sentence = press Ctrl and click the sentence A paragraph = Double click with the pointer to
the left of the paragraph A section = Click at the beginning, press and
hold Shift and click at the end Non-consecutive = Click the first selection, press
and hold Ctrl to select additional text All text = Ctrl + A
Homework Submission
Complete the Selecting Text assignment under unit 3 on the class website. Save the document
Go to the class website and click on the homework submission link under Assignments Each class has its own link
Select the Tour Memo folder Upload your document to the Sky Drive
The upload button is at the top of the screen Log-in information is on the board.