EXCELLENT LEADERS SECONDARY SCHOOL

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SUBJECT: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO WORD PROCESSING

CLASS: SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL 2

WEEK: ONE

Lesson Objective:
At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a) Explain the term word processing, word processor and text document
b) Mention examples of word processor
c) List application arears of word processing
d) State features of a standard word processor and identify the components of a word
processing program environment
e) Perform basic operations on a word document using a word processing package
CONTENT:
WORD PROCESSING
Word processing is the use of computers to create, edit, and print documents. . It involve the use of
a computer program known as ‘Word Processor’ to create, edit, save and print a text document.
A word processor is a computer program that enables individuals to perform word processing
function. Examples of word processors include: Ms-Word, Word Perfect, Word Star, Word Pro,
Perfect Writer, Lotus Notes, Multimate Advantage (IBM PCs), WPS Writer etc. This computer
programs allows one to edit text documents.
Text document is something written, printed, or online document that presents data in the form of
an articles, letter, memorandum, report, etc.
FEATURES (FACILITIES) OF A WORD PROCESSOR
A basic word processor provides the following features for users:
a) Insert text
b) Delete text
c) Cut and Paste
d) Copy
e) Search and replace
A standard word processing package provides all of the following package in addition to the ones
above
a) File management
b) Font specification
c) Footnotes and Cross reference
d) Graphics
e) Headers, footers and page numbering
f) Layout
g) Merge, Spell checker etc.
APPLICATION AREAS OF WORD PROCESSING
Word processing is used in the following areas;
a) In Offices
b) For publishing
c) In Journalism
d) In Education
WORD PROCESSING ENVIRONMENT (MS – WORD)
1. File tab/Office Button
2. Quick access tool bar
3. Ribbon
4. Title bar
5. Ruler
6. Help
7. Status Bar
8. Document Window/Area
9. View Button
10.Zoom Control
BASIC PRACTICAL TASK USING A WORD PROCESSOR (MS – WORD)
1. Saving, Renaming, Opening, and Closing a document
2. Formatting font typeface, styles, size and colour
3. Adding borders and colour to document page
4. Paragraph and Line spacing
5. Working with tables
6. Using Symbols and Special characters
7. Inserting pictures and Smart arts
8. Inserting page break, Cover page and Blank page
9. Working with headers and footers.