PIT Chapter 11 (Word Processing)

PIT Chapter 11 (Word Processing)

Word processor basics

Word Processing Programs

Their four basic functions are WRITING, EDITING, FORMATTING, AND PRINTING.

Basic Features of Word Processors

Word Wrap - Starts new lines when you continue typing.

Pagination - Automatically starts new pages.

AutoCorrect - fixes common spelling mistakes as they are typed.

AutoRecover or AutoSave automatically saves your work.

Selecting Text

To select text, all you have to do is click and drag your cursor/mouse across the text you wish to edit, move, or delete.

Cutting, Copying, and Pasting

• Clipboard - Stores cut or copied text while you work.

• Paste (CTRL+V) command inserts an item copied or cut to the clipboard.

• The CUT command (CTRL+X) removes the selected text from a document and places it on the clipboard.

• The COPY (CTRL+C) command places a duplicate of the selected text on the Clipboard.

UNDO AND REDO

These commands allow the user to undo a mistake or redo as needed.

Undo = CTRL+Z

Redo = CTRL+Y