Word Processing Exercise
Task 1: Advanced Text Formatting
1. Open a new Word document.
2. Type the following paragraph: "Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is an
essential subject that helps students develop digital skills for the modern world. Mastering
word processing is a fundamental part of ICT. Understanding advanced formatting
techniques ensures professional document presentation."
3. Apply the following formatting:
o Change the font to Arial, size 14.
o Make "ICT" bold and underline it.
o Italicize "digital skills" and change its color to blue.
o Change the paragraph alignment to Justify.
o Apply 1.5 line spacing.
o Add a drop cap to the first letter of the paragraph.
Task 2: Creating and Formatting Tables
1. Create a table with the following details:
Name Age ICT Skill Level Favorite Software
John 16 Intermediate Photoshop
Sarah 17 Advanced Word
Ahmed 15 Beginner Excel
Mia 18 Advanced PowerPoint
2. Apply the following formatting:
o Bold the headers.
o Center-align all text in the table.
o Add a border to the table.
o Shade the header row with a light gray background.
o Sort the table alphabetically by Name.
Task 3: Inserting and Formatting an Image
1. Insert an appropriate image related to ICT (e.g., a computer, coding, or technology-related
picture).
2. Resize the image to be 6 cm in width while maintaining aspect ratio.
3. Apply text wrapping (Tight) to the image.
4. Position the image to the right of the paragraph from Task 1.
5. Add a caption below the image: "Technology in the 21st Century."
Task 4: Using Headers, Footers, and Page Numbering
1. Insert a header that contains your name and candidate number, aligned to the left.
2. Insert a footer with the text "IGCSE ICT 2024" aligned to the center and page number aligned
to the right.
3. Ensure page numbering starts from 1.
Task 5: Proofreading and Hyperlinks
1. Run a spelling and grammar check on your document.
2. Ensure there are no errors.
3. Insert a hyperlink to a relevant ICT website (e.g., [Link]) under the
paragraph in Task 1.
4. Format the hyperlink text as "Learn More about ICT" in bold and blue color.
Task 6: Saving, Printing, and Exporting
1. Save the document as "IGCSE_ICT_Word_Exercise_2024".
2. Export the document as a PDF.
3. Send it to diana.agustin0722@[Link] as an attachment.
EMAIL SUBJECT: yourname_WORD2024practice