Word processing
document is one of the key
topics to consider as a candidate. I.C.T examination for BECE and WASSCE is not
without a question about word processing documents.
It is a luckily
topic for both section in I.C.T examination in Ghana as always expected by
I.C.T teacher every year.
WHAT IS A WORD
PROCESSOR APPLICATION?
Word processing
application is a type of
application software or program that is used to create, edit and save
text-based files or documents.
It is also known
as the Text Editor program
EXAMPLES OF WORD
PROCESSOR / TEXT EDITOR PROGRAMS
There are many
examples of word processor applications. Some of these are
- Notepad
- Word Pad
- MS Word
- Easy Word
- Word Perfect
- K Word
- Open office writer
- Lotus word pro
- Frame maker
- X
Note:
Word processor applications are used to create text
or word processing document on the computer.
EXAMPLES OF WORD
PROCESSING DOCUMENT
- Letter
- Reports
- E-mail messages
- Academic papers
OPENING / STARTING
WORD PROCESSING APPLICATION
To create a text or
word document, the first thing to do is to launch a word processor application
(e.g. MS office word 2007)
STEPS TO START MS WORD (On window XP and windows 7 computer)- Click on the start button
- Click on Program button
- Click on Microsoft office
- Select Microsoft word
MS word program window displays on the desktop with Document 1 working area
FEATURES / PARTS OF MS
WORD WINDOW INTERFACE
Just like other text
editors window, there are many parts MS word when it is opened. Below are some
common features of text editors window
- Insertion point
- Document window /area
- Ruler
- View button
- Zoom slide
- Ribbons
- Status bar
- Formatting toolbar
CREATING NEW WORD
DOCUMENT IN MS WORD
Steps/Procedure To
Create A New Word Document In MS Word
- Launch MS word
- Click on File/Office button
- Click on New
- Select Blank Document
- Click on Create
- Type in / Enter the desire text content
- Save the Document