Word Processing
Empowerment Technologies
Word Processor
● Defined as an electronic device or computer software application
that performs the task of creating, editing, formatting and printing
of documents.
● What you see is what you get (WYSIWYG):
○ Word processing software are based on the principle that what you see on the
screen is exactly how it will be printed out.
Desktop Versions
● Microsoft Word is the most popular worldwide
○ Very mature software with a wide range of features and capabilities
● Other desktop word processors:
○ WPS Word
○ OpenOffice Writer
Online Versions
● Microsoft 365
○ Online subscription based (SaaS)
● Microsoft Word Online
(office.live.com)
○ Free to use with Microsoft account
● Google Docs (docs.google.com)
○ Free to use
○ Works well with Android devices
Advantages of Each
Desktop Online
● Mature Software ● Many free versions
● Can function offline ● Compatible with mobile
● Advanced features devices
● Integrated well with other office ● Works in browser
suite software ● Collaborative Editing
● Able to read many different file ● Easy to reference online
types and versions sources
Word Processing: Basic Skills
● Create new document and add/delete text
● Open and edit existing document
● Undo and Redo previous actions
● Move, copy and Find/Replace text
● Format characters and paragraphs
● Create and edit tables
● Modify page layout
● Spell Check and auto correct
● Print or publish document
Intermediate Skills
● Work with document sections
● Format tables
● Work with spreadsheet data
● Use a Macro
Intermediate Skills (continued)
● Work with Columns
● Use graphics
● Use templates
● Work with styles
Advanced Skills
● Use Mail Merge
● Work with a Large Document
● Work with Forms and Fields
● Manage Document Revisions and Comments