The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is an internationally recognised qualification for IT skills. There are 7 modules in total. Written in a lively but straightforward and easy-to-follow style, this book will be an indispensable guide for all students studying for the ECDL qualification. This module covers Module 3 and covers the basics of word processing. You will learn how to accomplish everyday tasks associated with creating, formatting and finishing small documents. Step-by-step instructions, jargon-free text and lots of screenshots make this book ideal for either class teaching or individual study. Requires no previous knowledge; Uses Word 2003 software (can also be used with Word 2000 and; 2002 (XP)); Practical approach and sample exercises to build confidence; Endorsed by ECDL
Chapter 3.1 First Steps Loading Word The opening screen The keyboard Creating a new document The pointer, cursor and insertion point Editing text Saving your work Saving as another file type Opening an existing document Changing defaults and preferences Inserting a paragraph Previewing and printing a document Closing Microsoft Word
Chapter 3.2 Formatting Saving with another name Fonts Applying an existing style Changing font and font size Text alignment & emboldening The Undo & Redo commands Setting text colours Applying other formats Changing line spacing Copying a format Indenting text
Chapter 3.3 Basic Operations Selecting text Copying text Cutting and pasting Finding and replacing text Displaying and hiding built-in toolbars Drawing a horizontal line Spell-checking Proofreading your document Previewing your document
Chapter 3.4 Working with Many Documents Using a template Using styles Copying text between documents Inserting special symbols
Chapter 3.5 Tabs, Borders and Lists The ruler Setting default tab stops Displaying non-printing characters Setting custom tabs Adding a border. Creating a bulleted list Making bullets Applying and removing numbers Spacing paragraphs Indenting paragraphs Inserting a soft carriage return Shading the title Automatic hyphenation
Chapter 3.6 Using Tables Inserting a table Selecting cells Modifying row height Merging cells in a table Formatting text in cells Shading Changing cell borders Inserting and deleting rows Changing column widths Centre text vertically
Chapter 3.7 Headers, Footers and Graphics Inserting a header and footer Inserting a page break Using the Zoom tool Saving a document for the Web Importing graphics Re-sizing an image Moving an image Copying or deleting an image Inserting and manipulating charts Inserting and manipulating clipart Using the Help system Deleting a page break
Chapter 3.8 Mail Merge Creating the letters Creating mailing labels
Pat Heathcote has worked as a programmer and systems analyst, and has many years of experience in teaching Computing and Information Technology. She has served as an Assistant Examiner with NEAB and AEB and is on the Subject Committee for Computing. She is now a full-time author and publisher.
