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What is the primary purpose of a Word Processor (WP) software?
What is the primary purpose of a Word Processor (WP) software?
What is the name of the toolbar that enables quick access to most commonly used options in Microsoft Word?
What is the name of the toolbar that enables quick access to most commonly used options in Microsoft Word?
What is the name of the Microsoft suite that includes Microsoft Word?
What is the name of the Microsoft suite that includes Microsoft Word?
What is the purpose of the Home tab in Microsoft Word?
What is the purpose of the Home tab in Microsoft Word?
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What is the name of the area between the start menu and the icon to the left of the clock in Microsoft Word?
What is the name of the area between the start menu and the icon to the left of the clock in Microsoft Word?
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What is the primary function of the Taskbar in a computer program?
What is the primary function of the Taskbar in a computer program?
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What is the purpose of the Help button in a software program?
What is the purpose of the Help button in a software program?
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What is the function of the Vertical scroll bar in a software program?
What is the function of the Vertical scroll bar in a software program?
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What is the purpose of the View buttons in a software program?
What is the purpose of the View buttons in a software program?
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What is the function of the Tab selector in a software program?
What is the function of the Tab selector in a software program?
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Study Notes
Digital Literacy and Microsoft Word
- Digital literacy skills enable students to interact with and navigate the digital world using various software such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Prezi, and more.
- Microsoft Word is a word processor that comes in software suites or packages, providing support for text editing, formatting, and printing.
Accessing Microsoft Word
- To access Microsoft Word, click on the Windows icon and select Microsoft Word.
- To open an existing file, click on the required file shown on the left panel.
- To create a new document, click on the blank document.
Microsoft Word Interface
Home Tab
- The Home tab provides access to common tasks such as new, open, close, and save.
Quick Access Toolbar
- The Quick Access Toolbar provides quick access to most commonly used options such as save, undo, redo, and new file.
Ribbon Tabs
- Ribbon tabs comprise of 7 tabs: Home, Insert, Design, Layout, References, Mailings, Review, and View.
- Each tab has a specific group of related commands.
Taskbar
- The Taskbar shows the programs that are currently open on the computer.
- To switch from one program to another, single-click the program on the Taskbar.
Help Button
- The Help button or F1 key shows a new window with general help topics regarding Microsoft Word.
- Help is a good tool to learn about the features of the software.
Window Controls
- Minimize button hides the window in the Taskbar.
- Maximize button maximizes the window to full screen.
- Close button exits the software.
- Restore button returns the software window to a floating state.
Vertical Scroll Bar
- The Vertical Scroll Bar enables the user to scroll the content up or down.
Zoom Tool
- The Zoom Tool allows users to set the visual size of the text according to the ratio.
- 100% shows the actual size, which will be shown on printout.
View Buttons
- View buttons help in the selection of different view modes, such as Web, Read, or Print mode.
- This option can also be selected alternatively from the View tab.
Status Bar
- The Status Bar is located at the bottom of the software and displays document information, including:
- Number of pages
- Number of words
- Proofing errors
Text Area
- The Text Area is a large space below the ruler, also called the workspace or document pan.
- This is where text is typed, and images and tables can be inserted.
Vertical Ruler
- The Vertical Ruler is on the left-hand side of the screen, generally with measurement units in inches.
Cursor
- The Cursor is a blinking vertical line that shows where you can write.
Horizontal Ruler
- The Horizontal Ruler is at the top of the Text Area, with measurement units in inches.
Tab Selector
- The Tab Selector can be found in the corner between the Horizontal and Vertical Rulers.
- Clicking the Tab Selector shows all the tab stop types.
View Ruler Button
- The View Ruler Button hides and shows the ruler and can be accessed alternatively from the View tab.
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Description
Test your digital literacy skills with this quiz on MS Word and other software applications. Evaluate your knowledge on using MS Word, PowerPoint, Prezi, and more to navigate the digital world.
