Unit 1
Word-Processing Software Uses Input, Process, Save, Edit and Revise written communications Produce professionally formatted documents
WP Programs Microsoft Word Open Office Writer Corel Word Perfect iWork for Macs
Page Sizes/Orientation Two common paper sizes used: Letter – 8 ½ inches x 11 inches Legal – 8 ½ inches x 14 inches Two common types of page orientation: Portrait – longer than it is wide Landscape – wider than it is long
Page Size/Orientation Drop Down Menu -> Format -> Page
Margins (Frame) White space around all sides of the document Default settings for margins 3 Reasons Unprofessional look– would fill the whole page Binding the document Printers are unable to print in that space (1.3 cm minimum)
Margins Drop Down Menu -> Format -> Page
MARGINS Margins can also be adjusted by manually dragging the grey area at the top of the page.
Alignment Left Justification
Alignment Right Justification
Alignment Centre Justification
Alignment Full Justification
Alignment Choose by clicking the appropriate icon
Paragraph Formatting Indentation – Left: indents the entire paragraph from the left-hand side – Right: indents the entire paragraph from the right-hand side – Special: First Line: indents only the first line of each paragraph from the left-hand side Hanging: does not indent the first line but indents every other line from the left-hand side
Insert a Hyperlink When text is a hyperlink, it appears blue, bold, and underline. Right-click on the link or hold the CTRL key while Left-Clicking to access the website. To create a hyperlink, select the text, right- click on it, and click on character. Enter the Hyperlink under the Hyperlink Tab
Hyperlink