SS1 Second Term Data Processing Lesson Note – Word Processing

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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:

1. 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.
2. Word processor is used to save documents on disk so that it can be retrieved and worked on at a later date.
3. It is used to format documents to make them look very professional. You cannot do any of these things on a typewriter.8
4. 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

1. Microsoft Word
2. Lotus Pro

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