LESSON 1

WORD PROCESSING

• Describe what word processing is;

• Explore parts of Microsoft Word;
• Start and Exit MS Word properly;
• Create a document using a word
processor software.
 What is Word Processing?

A process of modifying and

checking the documents for
any typographical errors,
unnecessary paragraphs,
misspelled words or
inconsistent format.
 What is Word Processing?

-is the use of computers to

prepare documents.
-to do this you will need an
application software called
word processor.
 What is Word Processor?

-A word processor generally

refers to a WYSIWYG ("What
You See Is What You Get")
system where the formatting
takes place while you enter
your text.
 What is Word Processor?

-An application you can

use to create and store
documents, preview
documents before printing,
modify or edit saved
documents.
The First Mechanical Word Processor

TYPEWRITE
R
The first
commercial
typewriters
were
introduced in
1874.
WORD PROCESSOR SOFTWARES:
 What is Microsoft Word?

-One of the most commonly

used word processor.
-In MS Word 2013 you can
insert online pictures/videos,
you can open and edit PDF
files.
What are the advantages of using MS Word?
1. Modification can be easily made.
2. Typing errors can be corrected
instantly.
3. Deleting paragraphs can be easily
done.
4. Inserting word, sentence, or paragraph
is simple.
5. Moving the contents of document is
easier.
New Features of Microsoft Word 2013

1. Inserting online
pictures/videos.
2. Open and Save PDF Files.
3. Live Layout and
Alignment.
4. Object Zoom