Word Processing
Overview
Word processing software is the tool you will use most often in ICT, and probably in every job you ever hold. From a simple memo to a multi-page report with embedded charts, understanding how to structure, format, and present text-based documents is a skill that examiners test in detail across the 4IT1 papers.
In this lesson you will learn how to enter and edit text accurately, apply formatting at character, paragraph and page level, build tables and columns, integrate objects from other applications, produce the seven standard document types the specification names, and set up a mail merge that pulls data from a spreadsheet or database to generate personalised letters.
Objectives
- Enter or edit text that is appropriate for a given context using accurate spelling, punctuation and grammar
- Enter, edit and format text using: bullets, numbering, sub-numbering, alignment, tabs, line spacing, colour, font size and style, text wrap, text boxes
- Use columns and/or tables: horizontal and vertical text alignment, merge and split cells, gridlines, borders, shading
- Use page layout: headings, sub-headings, lists, templates, header, footer, portrait, landscape, page breaks, page numbering
- Integrate in a single document: charts, tables, images, callouts/autoshapes, text from different files, text boxes, grouping, layering, values from spreadsheets
- Produce documents in these document types: letter, report, newsletter, poster, leaflet, information sheet (fact sheet), memo
- Use standard conventions: salutation, complimentary close, date, subject, logo
- Use mail merge: mail merge from word processed, spreadsheet and database documents
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Word Processing. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Which complimentary close should be used when a letter begins 'Dear Sir'? A) Yours sincerely B) Yours faithfully C) Kind regards D) Best wishes Answer: B
- What is the purpose of a mail merge? A) To check spelling across multiple documents B) To combine a template with a data source to produce personalised documents C) To convert a document from portrait to landscape D) To merge two separate files into one Answer: B
- Which feature would you use to make text flow around a photograph in a newsletter? A) Text box B) Page break C) Text wrap D) Tab stop Answer: C
- A header row in a table should be formatted differently from data rows. Which TWO features are most commonly used? A) Bold text and cell shading B) Page breaks and footnotes C) Mail merge and templates D) Spell check and grammar check Answer: A
- Which document type would be most suitable for a short internal message reminding staff about a fire drill? A) Report B) Newsletter C) Memo D) Leaflet Answer: C
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