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WEEK 8
Topic: WORD PROCESSING
CONTENT
- Definition of word processing
- Uses of word processing
- Examples of Ms-office software
Sub-Topic 1
DEFINITION OF WORD PROCESSNG
Word processing is the phrase used to describe using a computer to create, edit, and print documents.
Word processing is the preparation of documents such as letters, reports, memos, books or any type of correspondence on a computer. In other words, Word processing is the creation, formatting and production of texts using the computer.
USES OF WORD PROCESSING
The following are the uses of word processing:
- It is used to type documents, letters, memos, magazines, newspapers, etc. Using a word processor allows you to enter text on the ‘page’ shown on the computer screen, and make changes to that text without having to retype the entire document from scratch.
- Word processor is used to save documents on disk so that it can be retrieved and worked on at a later date.
- It is used to format documents to make them look very professional. You cannot do any of these things on a typewriter.8
- Word processor can be used for designing letter heads, birthday cards, invitation letters, etc.
Sub-topic 2
EXAMPLES OF WORD PROCESSOR
Some of the more popular word processors available today are
- Microsoft Word
- Lotus Pro
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