Unit 3: Word Processing Skills

Lesson 1
Getting to Know Word Processing

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Answer the following
comprehensively:
Some people see the
prevalence of online systems
like online shopping, online
banking, and online bills
payment as a mechanism that
makes people lazy. Do you
agree with this view? Explain
your answer.
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The uses of the Internet are: Internet as a Communication Tool, Internet as a Wrap Up
Tool for Performing Business Transactions, Internet as a Tool for Researching,
and Internet as an Entertainment Tool.

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An online system is a collaboration of hardware, software, and telecommunication Wrap Up
technologies that facilitates the transfer and processing of data to and from
internet-enabled devices.

The components of an online system are terminal devices, network, server and
processing systems.
● Terminal devices are electronic devices such as desktop computers,
laptop computers, tablets, or smartphones that are used to send
requests or instructions over the Internet.
● A network is a collection of computers, internet devices, and
communication media that are used to carry data from one device to
another.
● A server refers to the software system that serves as the storage house
of data coming in and out of the system.
● The processing system, also referred to as the “information system,” is a
group of hardware and software that is designed to collect, process,
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Online platforms refer to websites and applications that offer services through Wrap Up
the Internet.

The participants of online platforms are classified into: business and customer.

● A business is an individual or organization whose role is the seller of

goods or provider of services offered on the Internet.

● The customer is the one who makes purchases or avails the goods and
services produced by business organizations.

Social media platforms are internet services that promote social interaction and
information sharing among members of virtual communities.

Web search engines are internet-based systems that are used to locate
information on the World Wide Web.

Online payment system is a web-based application that allows customers to

send payment for their purchases using a facility that organizes the transfer of
monetary funds from the customer’s bank account to the company’s account.
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Online advertising platform is an internet service that allows business Wrap Up
organizations to post their advertisements to websites and online applications.

Creative content outlets are web services that offer assistance to individuals and
organizations in the development of innovative and engaging multimedia content
for their websites.

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 Given that you understand computer fundamentals,
what is the first important computer skill
that a student should learn?

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What can you say about
the statement below?

“Composing, editing, and

formatting text can be
both your tool and your
weapon in the world.”

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 This table specifies the usual documents that
a person composes on a computer.
With a partner, fill in the missing parts.

Creator Composition
1. Student University Application Letter

2. Lesson Plan

3. Suitor

4. Birthday Invitation

5. Music Composer
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 This table specifies the usual documents that
a person composes on a computer.
With a partner, fill in the missing parts.

Creator Composition
6. Minutes-of-the-Meeting

7. Scientist

8. Medical Prescription

9. Chef

10. Lifestyle Blog

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 This table specifies the usual documents that
a person composes on a computer.
With a partner, fill in the missing parts.

Creator Composition
11. Businessman

12. Movie Script

13. Author

14. Resume

15. Mental Health Case Study

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1. Do you think every kind of work
requires the use of a computer?
Why or why not?

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2. What are the common types of software that
you use on your computer?

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What is a
word
processor?

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A word processor is a type of software that
enables the user to create, edit, and format text
using various tools.

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 Word Processors
It enables users to
produce documents that
consist of text and
graphics.

It is widely used in
different kinds of
industries.
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 Examples of Word Processing Software

Microsoft Word Google Docs

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Aside from a computer or laptop,
we can also use these word
processors with our mobile
devices.

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 Word Processing Skills

Various typing tasks

require us to be adept at
producing text efficiently
depending on its
purpose.

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 Basic Word Processing Skills

● Keyboard and User Interface Familiarization

● Typing Speed and Accuracy
● Page Layouting
● Text Formatting
● Inserting Objects

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Tip

Word processing software has

varied features.

Frequent practice will develop

familiarization and
understanding.
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Word Processor: Standard Features

Insert - adds objects such as tables,

images, and shapes.
Delete - removes text or object from the
document.
Cut - deletes chosen data from the page
and keeps it on the clipboard.
Copy - keeps data on the clipboard.
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Word Processor: Standard Features

Paste - places copied data on chosen field.

Page Setup - sets the layout of the entire

document.
Find - tool to search for a string of text
and to provide an option to replace it with
another.
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Word Processor: Standard Features

Word Wrap - formats the alignment of

your text and object/s.

Print - produces a hard copy of the

document when connected to a printer.
File - lets the user manage the document
using functions such as save, print, and
open.
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Word Processor: Standard Features

Font - allows the user to personalize the

style and size of the text.
Windows - permits multiple screens for
users to work on.

Spell Check - prompts the user for words

spelled differently from the built-in
dictionary.
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Remember

Some word processors offer tools

that are way beyond the standard
features to cater to experienced
users.

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Word Processor: Additional Features
Grammar Check - prompts the user for
sentence construction that does not meet
the grammar rules set by the software.
Footnotes - provides further information
about the document.

Automated List - adds numbering or

bullets to your list of text.
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Word Processor: Additional Features
Graphics - allows the user to insert
objects such as diagrams, images, or
shapes.
Header and Footer - permits
customization of the top and bottom part
of the document page.
Paragraph Layout - adjusts the
indentation and spacing of a paragraph.
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Word Processor: Additional Features

Macros - allows the user to automate

templates or patterns for your document.
Mail Merge - lets the user send out letters
or documents in bulk to different
recipients.
Table of Contents and Index - lists topics
included in the document.
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Word Processor: Additional Features

Thesaurus - built-in synonym provider.

Collaboration - allows multiple editors to
access the document online.
Internet Features - provides links to
external sources via the Internet.
Translation and Speech- voice
commands, text reading, and translation.
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Can you recall a scenario in which
you used a word processor for a
school task or project?

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Exercise 1: Recall the Terms

On each cell, write down

as many terms as you
can recall from the topic.

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 Wrap Up

A word processor is a type software

that enables users to create, edit, and
format text using various tools.

It offers different features to suit the

needs of the users.

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 Wrap Up

Word processing skills are a set of

capabilities that users need to
possess so as to maximize the use of
the software.

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Unit 3: Word Processing Skills

Lesson 2
Character and Paragraph Formatting

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“The appearance of your
message is a reflection of
yourself and your relation
with the reader.”

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 What captures
your attention
in a piece to
read? What
makes you
believe in it?

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 Take a look
at the
image.

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1. How does the slogan appear to you?
Is it engaging, or does it lack something?

2. Do you agree that a word processor has a

big role in delivering a message?

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The content of a text can
be derived from its
arrangement.

A text needs to be
enhanced with tools of
creativity.

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 The difference between a word processor
from a text editor is a word processor’s
customization features that allow manipulation
of your work.

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Remember

Formatting capability varies

depending on the software or its
versions available.
Microsoft Word is the most
commonly used word processor
software.

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 Formatting in a Word Processor

Formatting a document is vital in delivering

content to readers. Following rules on writing
and deciding on the proper structure results in
the clarity and effectiveness of the message.

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Character formatting
refers to the application
of properties or
attributes into single
characters or units
without affecting the
whole paragraph.

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 Font Face: A dropdown to change the font style
(e.g Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman) and numerical font size

Increase/Decrease Font size: A clickable to increase or decrease

font size

Change Case: A dropdown for options of character casing

Clear All Formatting: A clickable that removes formatting

properties
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 Font Style: A clickable that changes a font into bold,
italic, underline, strikethrough, superscript, and subscript.

Text Effects and Typography: A dropdown that provides a range of

text customization

Text Highlight Color: A dropdown for text highlight colors

Font Color: A dropdown of font color options

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Character Formatting

Simply click on the

Dialogue Box Launcher
to access the Font Tab.
It will show all options
for character formatting.

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Character Formatting

The Font Tab displays a

dialogue box similar to the
default font options.

The Advanced Tab provides

modifications for character
spacing and opentype
features.

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 Character Spacing permits specific modifications to the
scale, spacing, positioning, and kerning per character unit or set.

OpenType Features allows better support for different

languages or glyph characters.
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Paragraph formatting
refers to the application
of properties or
attributes into a
paragraph in a
document.

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Automated List: Dropdowns for bullets, numberings, and multilevel
lists

Decrease/Increase Indent: A clickable to increase or

decrease indentation

Sort: A clickable dialogue box for sorting values options

Show/Hide: A clickable which shows or hides paragraph

marks on the page
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Align: A clickable for alignment options of left, center, right, or
justified

Line and Paragraph Spacing: A dropdown for vertical paragraph

spacing options

Shading and Border: A dropdown for shading color and border

options for text, paragraph, or table

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Paragraph Formatting

Simply click on the

Dialogue Box Launcher
to access the Paragraph
Tab.
It will show all options
for paragraph
formatting.
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Paragraph Formatting

The Indents and Spacing

Tab is similar to the default
paragraph options.

The Line and Page breaks

Tab provides changes for
Pagination, Formatting
Exceptions, and Textbox.

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 Pagination sets up the page numbers of your document.

Textbox options provide wrapping edits with the presence of a

textbox in the document.

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How did the formatting features
of your word processor help you
with a certain task that you were
working on?

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 Practice 1

Identify 3 to 5 formatting features used

in each of the sentences.
Disregard any differences in the font
type and font size.

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 Practice 1
Sentence Features Used

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Practice 2
On a word processor, type your life motto or passage and
apply formatting properties that suit your message.

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Practice 2: Sample Output
At the bottom of your work, include the formatting features
that you used.

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 Practice 3: Word Bank
Among the words and phrases below, choose the one that best fits
each of the statements that follow.

Character Formatting Paragraph Formatting Font Style

Text Effects and Change Casing

Typography
Automated List

Line and Paragraph

Align Show/Hide
Spacing
Font Face Clear All Formatting Shading and Border
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 Practice 3: Word Bank
1. This allows the user to see the paragraph marks.
2. It includes the multilevel list.
3. This allows the modification of the whole paragraph.
4. This refers to the set containing bold, italic, and
underline.
5. This is defined as changing the attributes per character or
unit.
6. This produces uppercase or lowercase characters.
7. This offers various ways of text customization.
8. This changes the spacing of the paragraph.
9. This set includes “justified”.
10. This leaves only the unformatted normal text.
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Practice 4

If you are to create a

message to youngsters
that goes, “Be the change
you wish to see in the
world”, how would you
make it look? Explain
your answer.

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 Wrap Up

Word Formatting
refers to modifications in character
and paragraph properties.

Character Formatting focuses on the

design of each character on a document,
while Paragraph Formatting pertains to
changes in the whole paragraph layout.

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 Bibliography

Brown, Jonathan. “The Enduring Popularity of Microsoft Word.” tmcnet.com.

November 26 2018. Accessed May 23 2020.
https://www.tmcnet.com/topics/articles/2018/11/26/440392-enduring-popularity
-microsoft-word.htm
.

Strizver, Ilene. “Think You Know What Opentype Is? Think Again!”
creativepro.com. October 19 2016. Accessed May 23 2020.
https://creativepro.com/typetalk-what-is-opentype/.

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