IC3/Word Processing

Word processing is the composition, editing, formatting and sometimes printing of any sort of written material. Word processing is most commonly accomplished using computer application software designed specifically for these tasks.^[1]

This lesson introduces word processing and helps learners prepare for the IC³ Key Applications certification exam.

Objectives and Skills

Objectives and skills for the word processing portion of IC³ certification include:

Objectives^[2]

• Be able to format text and documents including the ability to use automatic formatting tools
• Be able to use word-processing tools to automate processes such as document review, security and collaboration

Skills^[3]

• Organizing data: Tables, lists
• Layout: Page layout, spacing, indent text

Readings

1. Read Wikipedia: Word Processing.

Multimedia

1. Watch YouTube: How To Use Microsoft Word (Part 1).
2. Watch YouTube: How To Use Microsoft Word (Part 2).
3. Watch Microsoft Word: Copying, Moving and Deleting Text.

Activities

1. Complete one or more of the following tutorials:
   • GCFLearnFree: Google Documents
   • GoFree: LibreOffice Writer
   • GCFLearnFree: Microsoft Word
   • Microsoft: Training courses for Word 2010
   • Microsoft: Training courses for Word 2013

See Also

• Introduction to Computers
• Microsoft Office/Word

References

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