FINLANDIA SCHOOLWord processing
Word processing is the use of a computer to create, edit, format and print documents.
A word processor is a computer application software that enables a user to create a document, edit, format, store it electronically and print.
Examples of Word processor
1. Microsoft Word
2. Word Star
3. Word Perfect
4. Word pad
Uses of Word processor
1. Creating, editing, saving and printing documents
2. Copying, pasting, moving and deleting text within a document
3. Formatting text such a font type, bolding, underlining or italicizing.
4. Creating and editing tables
5. Inserting elements from other software such as illustrations or photographs
6. Correcting spelling and grammar
Application of Word Processor
A word processor can be used for creating documents such as
Memo
Letters
Resumes
Examination
Books
Invitation
Invoices
Post card etc
Features of Word Processor
1. Insert: Allows you to insert text anywhere
2. Delete text: Allows you to erase text, characters, words or lines
3. Cut, copy and paste: cut allows you to move an item in a copy mode, copy allows you to duplicate while paste allows you to insert an item that has already been cut or copied
4. Page Size and margin: allows you to adjust page size and margins
5. Search and replace: allows you to search for a particular word with the option of replacing it with another word.
Other features of Word processor include:
File management
Font specifications
Headers, footers and page numbers
Layout
Macros
Spell checkers
Thesaurus
Table of content and index