WORD

PROCESSING
SKILLS
 GIVEN THAT YOU UNDERSTAND COMPUTER
FUNDAMENTALS,
WHAT IS THE FIRST IMPORTANT COMPUTER SKILL
THAT A STUDENT SHOULD LEARN?

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WHAT CAN YOU SAY
ABOUT THE
STATEMENT BELOW?

“COMPOSING,
EDITING, AND
FORMATTING TEXT
CAN BE BOTH YOUR
TOOL AND YOUR
WEAPON IN THE
WORLD.”
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Learning Objectives:
● Understand what word
processing is.
● Appreciate the importance
of having word processing
skills.
● Identify the basic features
of a word processor.
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 Let’s
EXPLAIN!
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WHAT IS
A
WORD
PROCESS
OR?

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A word processor is a
type of software that
enables the user to
create, edit, and format
text using various tools.
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 WORD PROCESSORS

It enables users to
produce documents
that consist of text
and graphics.

It is widely used in
different kinds of
industries.
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EXAMPLES OF WORD PROCESSING
SOFTWARE

Microsoft Word Google Docs

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 ASIDE FROM A
COMPUTER OR
LAPTOP, WE CAN ALSO
USE THESE WORD
PROCESSORS WITH
OUR MOBILE
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ASIDE FROM USING A COMPUTER OR LAPTOP, MANY WORD
PROCESSORS AND OTHER PRODUCTIVITY APPS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE
FOR USE ON MOBILE DEVICES SUCH AS SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS.
HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES:

MICROSOFT WORD - THIS POPULAR WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE IS

AVAILABLE AS A MOBILE APP FOR BOTH IOS AND ANDROID DEVICES,
ALLOWING USERS TO CREATE, EDIT, AND FORMAT DOCUMENTS ON
THE GO.

GOOGLE DOCS - GOOGLE'S CLOUD-BASED WORD PROCESSING TOOL

CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH A WEB BROWSER OR MOBILE APP,
ALLOWING USERS TO COLLABORATE ON DOCUMENTS IN REAL-TIME
FROM THEIR MOBILE DEVICES.

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APPLE PAGES - THIS WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE IS DESIGNED
SPECIFICALLY FOR USE ON APPLE DEVICES, INCLUDING IPHONES AND
IPADS, AND PROVIDES A RANGE OF FORMATTING OPTIONS FOR
CREATING PROFESSIONAL-LOOKING DOCUMENTS.

WPS OFFICE - THIS MOBILE APP PROVIDES A SUITE OF PRODUCTIVITY

TOOLS, INCLUDING A WORD PROCESSOR, SPREADSHEET EDITOR, AND
PRESENTATION SOFTWARE, MAKING IT A VERSATILE OPTION FOR
MOBILE USERS.

EVERNOTE - WHILE NOT STRICTLY A WORD PROCESSOR, EVERNOTE IS

A POPULAR NOTE-TAKING APP THAT ALLOWS USERS TO CREATE,
ORGANIZE, AND SHARE NOTES, INCLUDING FORMATTED TEXT,
IMAGES, AND OTHER MULTIMEDIA ELEMENTS, FROM THEIR MOBILE
DEVICES.

OVERALL, THE AVAILABILITY OF WORD PROCESSORS AND OTHER

PRODUCTIVITY APPS FOR MOBILE DEVICES HAS MADE IT EASIER THAN
EVER FOR USERS TO STAY PRODUCTIVE AND WORK ON THE GO, 12
 WORD PROCESSING SKILLS
Various typing
tasks require us
to be adept at
producing text
efficiently
depending on its
purpose. 13
 BASIC WORD PROCESSING SKILLS

●Keyboard and User

Interface Familiarization
●Typing Speed and Accuracy
●Page Layouting
●Text Formatting
●Inserting Objects
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 BASIC WORD PROCESSING SKILLS
● Keyboard and User Interface Familiarization: This refers to the
knowledge of the layout of a computer keyboard and the user
interface of a software program. Being familiar with the keyboard
allows a user to efficiently and accurately type characters, while
familiarity with the user interface allows a user to navigate the
software program with ease. For example, knowing the keyboard
shortcuts for copying and pasting text or how to navigate to
different menus within a software program.

● Typing Speed and Accuracy: This refers to the ability to type

quickly and accurately on a keyboard. Having a fast typing speed
allows a user to complete tasks more efficiently, while accuracy
ensures that errors are minimized. To improve typing speed and
accuracy, a user can practice with typing exercises and use software
programs that track typing speed and accuracy. For example, typing
software programs such as TypingMaster or NitroType.
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 BASIC WORD PROCESSING SKILLS
● Page Layouting: This refers to the ability to create a layout for a
document that is visually appealing and easy to read. This includes
organizing content, creating margins, using columns and rows, and
selecting fonts and font sizes. Page layouting is important for
documents such as reports, newsletters, and flyers.
● Text Formatting: This refers to the ability to format text in a
document to enhance its readability and visual appeal. Text
formatting includes adjusting font styles and sizes, applying bold or
italicized text, creating bullet or numbered lists, and adding
hyperlinks. For example, in a resume, using bold text to emphasize
job titles or important skills.
● Inserting Objects: This refers to the ability to insert objects such
as images, videos, or charts into a document. This is important for
creating visually appealing and informative documents. For
example, adding images to a PowerPoint presentation to illustrate a
point or adding a chart to a report to display data.
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TIP:
WORD PROCESSING
SOFTWARE HAS VARIED
FEATURES.
FREQUENT PRACTICE WILL
DEVELOP FAMILIARIZATION
AND UNDERSTANDING.
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WORD PROCESSOR: STANDARD FEATURES

Insert - adds objects such as tables,

images, and shapes.
Delete - removes text or object from
the document.
Cut - deletes chosen data from the
page and keeps it on the clipboard.
Copy - keeps data on the clipboard.
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WORD PROCESSOR: STANDARD FEATURES

Paste - places copied data on chosen

field.

Page Setup - sets the layout of the

entire document.
Find - tool to search for a string of text
and to provide an option to replace it
with another.
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WORD PROCESSOR: STANDARD FEATURES

Word Wrap - formats the alignment of

your text and object/s.

Print - produces a hard copy of the

document when connected to a printer.
File - lets the user manage the
document using functions such as
save, print, and open.
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WORD PROCESSOR: STANDARD FEATURES

Font - allows the user to personalize

the style and size of the text.
Windows - permits multiple screens
for users to work on.

Spell Check - prompts the user for

words spelled differently from the built-
in dictionary.
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Remember:
SOME WORD PROCESSORS
OFFER TOOLS THAT ARE
WAY BEYOND THE
STANDARD FEATURES TO
CATER TO EXPERIENCED
USERS. 22
WORD PROCESSOR: ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Grammar Check - prompts the user
for sentence construction that does not
meet the grammar rules set by the
software.
Footnotes - provides further
information about the document.

Automated List - adds numbering or

bullets to your list of text.
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WORD PROCESSOR: ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Graphics - allows the user to insert
objects such as diagrams, images, or
shapes.
Header and Footer - permits
customization of the top and bottom
part of the document page.
Paragraph Layout - adjusts the
indentation and spacing of a
paragraph.
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WORD PROCESSOR: ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Macros - allows the user to automate
templates or patterns for your
document.
Mail Merge - lets the user send out
letters or documents in bulk to
different recipients.
Table of Contents and Index - lists
topics included in the document.

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WORD PROCESSOR: ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Thesaurus - built-in synonym
provider.
Collaboration - allows multiple
editors to access the document online.
Internet Features - provides links to
external sources via the Internet.
Translation and Speech- voice
commands, text reading, and
translation.
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Let’sCAN
Extend!
YOU
RECALL A
SCENARIO IN
WHICH YOU USED
A WORD
PROCESSOR FOR A
SCHOOL TASK OR
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EXERCISE 1: RECALL THE TERMS
On each cell,
write down
as many
terms as you
can recall
from the
topic. 28
 EXERCISE 1: RECALL THE TERMS

Standard Word Additional Word

Word Processing
Processor Processor
Skills
Features Features

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Additional
instructions:
At least 5
Questions

Font Style: ARIAL

Font Size: 12

Layout
Margin: Normal
Size: A4
Orientation:
Portrait
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 EXERCISE 2: NUMBERS TO SHAPES
In this exercise,
the numbers
indicate the terms
and the shapes
state definitions.
Match each
number with its
corresponding
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 EXERCISE 2A: NUMBERS TO SHAPES

1. Paste Produces a hard copy of your

document when connected to a
printer.
2. Page
Setup Prompts you for words spelled
differently from the built-in dictionary.
3. Print Permits multiple screens for you to
work on.
4. Windows Places copied data on chosen field.

5. Spell Sets the layout of your entire

Check document.
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 EXERCISE 2B: NUMBERS TO SHAPES

1. Footnotes Provides further information about

your document.

2. Graphics Allows you to automate templates

or patterns for your document.

3. Macros Allows you to insert objects such as

diagrams, images, or shapes.
4. Thesaurus Allows multiple editors to access
the document online.
5. Built-in synonym provider.
Collaboration
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1. BASED ON YOUR OWN
Let’s EVALUATE! WHAT
UNDERSTANDING,
IS WORD PROCESSING
SOFTWARE?
2. WHY ARE THERE
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
BEING OFFERED IN
WORD PROCESSING
SOFTWARE?
3. THE INITIAL SKILLS
THAT ONE SHOULD
POSSESS ARE TYPING
AND ACCURACY SKILLS.
WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE 35
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Wrap Up!
A word processor is a type software that
enables users to create, edit, and format
text using various tools.

It offers different features to suit the needs

of the users.

Word processing skills are a set of

capabilities that users need to possess so
as to maximize the use of the software. 36
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