Week 4 · 45-60 min
Word Processing Basics
Week Summary
A quick preview of the main ideas in this week before you begin the slides.
- What Is a Word Processor?
- Creating a New Document
- Basic Text Formatting
- Working with Paragraphs
Glossary
Review these key terms before starting this week. They are kept simple so students can learn the new vocabulary before moving into the slides.
- What Is a Word Processor?
- What Is a Word Processor?
- Creating a New Document
- Creating a New Document
- Basic Text Formatting
- Basic Text Formatting
What Is a Word Processor?
Progress
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Create and format a simple document using a word processor.
Read one card at a time. Focus on the main idea first, then look at the visual on the right to help it stick.
A word processor is software for creating and editing text documents.
Examples include LibreOffice Writer and Microsoft Word.
People use it for letters, essays, resumes, and reports.
Documents can be saved, printed, or shared.
Free offline tools work without internet or paid subscriptions.
Remember
Word processors are essential tools for school, work, and communication.
What Is a Word Processor?
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Use arrows or dots to move through the lesson
Practice
- Write 2-3 sentences about what you learned this week.
Coming Next Week: Next: Formatting and Document Design