7Ĩ Word Processing Word processing software is a type of application software that is used for creating text documents, such as: letters, memos, and reportsĩ Page Orientation Orientation – the direction in which you can print on a page Portrait – height is greater than the width Landscape – width is greater than the height Portrait 8 ½” x 11” Landscape 11” x 8 ½” Most word processing documents are printed in portrait orientation.ġ0 Document Margins Margin – the blank space at the top, bottom, left, and right of a document where you cannot typeġ1 Header and Footer Header – allows you to type above the top marginĪt the top of each page of a document Footer – allows you to type below the bottom margin at the bottom of each page of a documentġ2 Text Alignment Tool Bar Alignment Buttons Alignment – the way multiple lines of text line up along the left, right, or both margins Left align – text is lined up along the left margin, leaving a jagged right margin Right align – text is lined up along the right margin, leaving a jagged left margin Center align – text is centered between both margins, resulting in jagged left and right margins Justified – text is aligned along the left and right margins, with no jagged edges Justify Left Align Right Align Center Align Left align – text is lined up along the left margin Right align – text is lined up along the right margin Center align – text is centered on the page Justified – text is lined up along both marginsġ3 Line Spacing Line spacing – the spacing between lines of text in a document Single Space (SS) – Strike Enter 1 time leaves no blank lines between lines of text in a document Double Space (DS) – Strike Enter 2 times leaves 1 blank line between lines of text in a document Triple Space (TS) – Strike Enter 3 times leaves 2 blank lines between lines of text in a document Quadruple Space (QS) – Strike Enter 4 times leaves 3 blank lines between lines of text in a document Word wrap – the automatic wrapping of text from the end of one line to the beginning of the next line without having to press the Enter key Output device: hardware that allows your computer to communicate with the user Storage device: allows you to store or retrieve information 6ħ Keyboarding Objective 4.01 – Apply formatting and editing features.ĭocument Processing Keyboarding Objective 4.01 – Apply formatting and editing features. Input device: hardware that allows you to communicate with your computer. Word Processing Program that allows you to create, edit, and print text documents Report, flyer, memo Spreadsheet Numbered Rows and Lettered Columns Intersection of a row and column is a cell Grade book, financial info Database Lets you set up an electronic filing system Enter text and numbers Find, search, and print info in different ways Address book, Card Catalog 5 Floppy Disk Drive CD-ROM/DVD Drive Monitor Keyboard Mouse Speakers Printer Scanner 4 The “brains” of the computer housed on a tiny silicon chip inside the computer case.
Home Row Keys: ASDF JKL Which finger would you use to press enter? Which key allows you to type in ALL CAPS? 1įeet flat on the floor Body centered in front of the computer Elbows naturally by side Fingers curved Wrists low, but not touching the keyboard Quick snappy strokes Quick down and in motion of the thumb Right pinky used for the enter key other fingers remain on the home row Keep your eyes on the copy (what you are typing from, not the keyboard and your fingers) Keep these in mind to protect your body from injury.Ĥ The Parts of a Computer CPU (Central Processing Unit) Keyboard Mouse
1 Which finger would you use to press enter?
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