1. Introduction to Computers
Lesson 9A
Introduction to Computers

2. Word Processing Software
An application that provides tools for creating text-based documents

3. Tools Included in the Word Processor Interface
Document window
Menu bar
Toolbar
Ruler
Scroll bars
Status bar

4. Features of Entering and Editing Text
Word wrap
Text blocks
Selecting and deselecting

5. Three Kinds of Formats
Character
Paragraph
Document

6. Character Formats
Settings that control the attributes of individual text characters

7. Examples of Character Formats
Fonts
Type size
Type style

8. Paragraph Formats
Settings applied to one or more paragraphs

9. Examples of Paragraph Formats
Line spacing
Paragraph spacing
Indents
Alignment
Tabs
Borders and shading

10. Document Formats
Settings applied to the entire document

11. Examples of Document Formats
Margins
Page size
Orientation
Headers and footers
Columns
Sections

12. Other Word Processing Features
Language tools
Tables
Mail merge
Graphics and sound
Templates
Internet features

13. Examples of Language Tools
Spell checkers
Grammar checkers
Thesaurus

14. Desktop Publishing Software
Produces complex, multicolor, printer-ready documents
Better choice than word processing software for professional document design

15. Examples of Desktop Publishing Software
Adobe PageMaker
QuarkXPress
Adobe FrameMaker

16. Examples of Desktop Publishing Tools
Type controls
Graphics controls
Page layout and document controls
Prepress controls

17. Type Controls
Kerning
Tracking
Leading

18. Word Processing and Desktop Publishing Software
Lesson 9A
Word Processing and Desktop Publishing Software

19. Review Questions
What are the three kinds of formats that you can control in word processing software?
What are the three kinds of language tools in word processing software?
When would you use desktop publishing software instead of word processing software?
What are the three most popular desktop publishing software programs?