Word ProcessingAn introduction to Microsoft Word
Lecture 15
Application Software
• Programs that perform general-purpose tasks are called application software.
• Common examples include word processing, spreadsheets, database management systems, graphics programs, and communications programs.
Word Processors
• Word processors are used to create, edit, save and print documents (any kind of text material like letters, posters, term papers, reports or contracts).
Features of MS Word
• Display text in different font styles and sizes
• Display text as bold, underlined or italicized
• Display text/graphics aligned left, center or right
• Set tab stops and margin settings
• Correct spelling and grammar
• Insert bullets or borders
• Insert a header or footer
• Insert a table, graphical image or text box
• Insert WordArt
• A Wizard helps you step-by-step
Changing Fonts
• Select text (click and drag the mouse)
• Choose a font style (e.g., Arial)
• Choose a font size (e.g., 12 point)
click to select font style
select text
select font size
font change is complete
Text Attributes
• Select text (click and drag the mouse)
• Click Bold, Italics and/or Underline buttons
select text
apply bold anditalics to this text
Aligning Text
• Select text (click and drag the mouse)
• Click Left-Align, Right-Align, Center-Align or Full-Justification button
select text
center-align
right-align
Spell Checker
• Choose Spelling... from the Tools menu
spelling error
click to change
Setting Tabs
• Choose the type of tab stop• Place a new tab by clicking on the ruler
Types of Tab Stops1) left-align2) right-align3) decimal-align4) center-align
• Remove a tab by dragging it from the ruler
click hereto place atab stop
choose a tab stop by clicking here, then ...
Bullets & Numbering
• Choose Bullets and Numbering from the Format menu
• Select a bullet type
bullets
Press SHIFT-ENTER
Press ENTER
Headers and Footers
• Choose Header and Footer from the View menu
click here to enter a page number
page number
Inserting Graphics from the Clipboard
• Copy a graphic image to the clipboard from Paint or Microsoft Imager
• Click the mouse where you want to insert graphic
• Paste the graphic image into the Word document
selectimage
choose Copy from Edit menu
click mouse where youwant graphic image
choose Paste
select graphic byclicking it, then
click to center
Inserting Tables
• Choose Insert Table... from the Table menu
• Enter the number of row and columns
• Click OK
2 rows and 2 columns
select table
selected table
add a border
border
cells can contain text or graphics
inserting a picturefrom a file
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