Digital Documentation -Class IX

                            Session -1 (Introduction to Word Processing)

1. What is Word Processing?

Word processing refers to the process of: 

  • Typing, formatting, editing, and laying out the content of a document using software.
  • The software used for creating such documents is called a Word Processor.
Types of Documents Created using Word Processors:
Invitation cards, Newsletters, Resumes, Letters, Notices, Visiting cards, Greeting cards, Books, booklets, Pamphlets, Calendars, Reports, etc. 
All these documents can be created easily using the features of a word processor.
Major Features of a Word Processor software: 
1. Text Editing & Formatting: Change font, size, style, color, paragraph alignment, line spacing.
2. Auto-Correct & Auto-Complete: Save time by fixing typing errors and predicting words.
3. Insert Elements: Add images, tables, charts, shapes, headers & footer, page numbers.
4. View & Layout Tools: Zoom in / Out, split pages, use rulers and grids for neat design.
5. Collaboration: Shares with others for editing and comments (Examples: Google Docs)

Example of Popular Word Processing Software: 
(i). MS-Word: Most commonly used has many features, desktop based.
(ii). Libre Office Writer: Free and open source alternative.
(iii) Google Docs: Free, works online, supports real-time collaboration. 
Libre Office Writer: Libre Office Writer is a free and open-source word processing software , just like MS-Word. It is a part of the Libre Office Suite developed by the Document Foundation.
                                                       Libre Office Writer is a WYSIWYG editor, which means "What you see Is What you Get". That means the way you format and design your document on screen is the same way it will appear when printed or saved as PDF.
Main Components of Libre Office Writer.
1. Title bar: It displays the current file name and application name.
2. Menu bar: It shows menus like file, edit, view, etc. It clicking menu shows a list a commands.
3. Side Bar: It display common properties which working text or object, if not visible go to view menu- Side bar or Press CTRL+F5.
                                               It contains five main desks: 
  • Properties 
  • page 
  • styles
  • Gallery
  • Navigator




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