Word Processing
Word processing is
just one application
that you can do on
a computer if you have
the right software.
Some examples of
word processing programs
are Microsoft Word,
Corel WordPerfect,
Notepad, Wordpad,
and Student Writing
Center.
Changing fonts and
settings in these
programs is very similar.
Below are some
directions for changing
these settings in Word.
If you don't have
Word on your computer,
click on "start" and
"programs" and "accessories"
and see if you have
notepad or wordpad.
To change settings
in Notepad or Wordpad,
the directions below
will be helpful, but
you might have to
hit slightly
different keys or
buttons.
Fonts
and Page Settings in Word
Font Face or Style:
Click on the arrow
beside the current font setting.
Scroll up or down
and view the styles. Choose one you like and click on it.
Size:
Click on the arrow
beside the current size setting.
Scroll up or down
and choose a size you want, then click on it.
The larger the number,
the bigger the font will be.
Bold:
Click on the B to turn it on.
Click on the B again
to turn it off.
(or hit Control and
B on your keyboard)
Italics:
Click on the I to turn it on.
Click on the I again
to turn it off.
(or hit Control and
I on your keyboard)
Underline:
Click on the U to turn it on.
Click on the U again
to turn it off.
(or hit Control and
U on your keyboard)
Alignment:
To make words flush left,
click on the picture
that shows all words even with the left margin.
To center words,
click
on the picture
that shows all the
words centered.
To make words flush
right, click on the picture
that shows all words
even with the right margin.
To justify,
click on the picture that
shows the words touching
both margins.
The program will automatically
adjust your words to fit the margins.
Newspapers use justified
type most of the time.
Color:
Click on the arrow next to the A that has color under it.
This will bring up
a color choice scheme.
Just click on the
color you want to use.
Margins:
Click on “File” then on “Page Setup.”
Make sure the “Margins”
tab is chosen.
The margins are set
by inches.
Adjust the top, bottom,
left, and right margins as needed.
Usually you will want
1" (or one inch) margins.
Look at the picture
in the preview box to see how it will look.
Then click “OK.”
Line Spacing:
To set your lines on single spacing,
click on the word
“Format,” then click on “Paragraph.”
Find the words “Line
spacing.”
Click on it and choose
the one you wish.
Single spacing puts
your lines next to each other.
Double spacing makes
blank lines between your lines of text.
After you choose your
setting, click “OK.”
To copy words,
highlight the text you want to copy.
Then right click on
your mouse and choose "copy."
Or choose the copy
option on the toolbar at the top of your screen.
To cut words,
highlight the text you want to cut (or delete).
Then right click on
your mouse and choose "cut."
Or choose the cut
option (a pair of scissors) on the toolbar
at the top of your
screen.
Or simply press your
Delete key on your keyboard.
To paste words,
put the cursor where you want
the text to be inserted,
then right click and choose "paste"
or choose the paste
(a clipboard) on the toolbar
at the top of your
screen.
Vocabulary:
FontFaceorStyle
Boldface or Bold
Italics
Underline
COLOR
Centered Words
