Session 7 Productivity Applications (Word Processing)
Session 7 Productivity Applications (Word Processing)
Curriculum and
Instruction
Productivity Applications
(Word Processing)
Reflection on the Previous Session
• What ambiguity/confusion, etc. you still have in
mind related to any of the activities/strategies of
the previous session?
• What was the best activity? Why?
• Which activity needed further improvement? How?
Objectives of the Session-7
After the completion of this session, the trainee teachers will be
able to:
• Define Word Processor.
• Identify the main components of the user interface
• Identify the purpose of the commands on the menu bar
• Manage Word document (Create, Open, Save, Save As).
• Print the document.
Previous Knowledge
• Have you used computer for typing purpose?
• Which software you used for typing?
Introduction
• What is Microsoft Word (MS Word)?
MS Word is the most popular word processing software used today. A
word processor is essentially a computerized version of the standard
typewriter. However, the computer adds features, typewriters never
dreamed of having like spell check, the ability to save and store
documents, copy and paste functions, and the ability to add images and
shapes to documents, and many more. When attached to an Email,
electronic documents, created by MS Word can be delivered in seconds.
Another benefit is that it helps the user to type faster and more accurate.
Introduction
• What is Microsoft Word (MS Word)?
Microsoft Word (often called Word) is a graphical word processing
component of the Microsoft Office Suite that users can type with.
Title Bar - This displays the name of the current open document, when opening a
new file is always displays Document1 (or 2, 3, 4 etc.) until you save and name the
file.
Ruler - There are horizontal and vertical rulers that display when you are in Print
Layout View. The horizontal ruler shows the placement of margins, indents, and
tabs. You can also show and hide these rulers by using the View Ruler button.
Text Area - This is where your text, images, etc will be displayed.
Scroll Bars - Use these with your mouse to move up, down, right or left within the
document.
Status Bar - This displays the page number, page count, document view buttons,
and zoom control. It will also display current mode of operation and can be
customized to include other functions.
View Buttons - This is used to switch between views such as Print Layout, Full
Screen Reading, Web Layout, Outline, and Draft View
Activity 1:
• Understanding the definition and scope of the Computer Application: MS Word
How does computer work?
• What are the differences between software and hardware?
• What are the various application software’s used in computer?
• Which computer application is used for texting/writing purpose?
Peer discussion
• What is MS Word?
• What are the main components of MS Word window?
• What is the difference between Title bar and Tool bar?
• What is the scope of MS Word?
Onwards
Back - Takes you back to edit your document