Word processing involves creating documents using a word processor. A word processor is a computer application used to compose, edit, format, and possibly print text-based documents. Word processors offer text manipulation functions beyond basic text entry and editing, such as mail merging, indexing, tables of contents, footnotes, and cross-referencing. Examples of popular word processors include Microsoft Word, OpenOffice, Google Docs, AbiWord, and LibreOffice. Microsoft Word allows users to type, edit, design, save, and print documents and add images, tables, and graphs. It has different tabs and features for creating, editing, viewing, and printing documents.

1. Word Processing
By: Engr. Esmeraldo T. Guimbarda Jr.

2. What is a Word Processing?
Word processing is the creation of
documents using a word processor. It can
also refer to advanced shorthand
techniques, sometimes used in specialized
contexts with a specially modified
typewriter.

3. What is a Word Processor?
A word processor is a computer
application used for the production
(including composition, editing, formatting,
and possibly printing) of any sort of
printable material.

4. Characteristics
Word processing typically implies the presence of text
manipulation functions that extend beyond a basic ability to
enter and change text, such as automatic generation of:
● batch mailings using a form letter template and an address
database (also called mail merging);
● indices of keywords and their page numbers;
● tables of contents with section titles and their page numbers;
● tables of figures with caption titles and their page numbers;
● cross-referencing with section or page numbers;
● footnote numbering;

5. Examples of Word Processor
Microsoft Office
OpenOffice
KOffice

6. Examples of Word Processor
Abi Word
LyX
LibreOffice Google Docs

7. MS(MicroSoft) Word
Microsoft Word lets you type, edit, design
and save texts in documents. To make your
document more creative, you can also
change your texts’s colors, size, style, etc.
You can also add pictures, tables, graphs,
etc in your document.

8. Microsoft Word Interface
MS Word offers different features in
creating and editing their documents.
These features are located in different tabs.

9. Creating New Document
MS Word allows you to open, create and
edit more than one documents.

10. Typing Texts
The main function and use of MS Word is to
allow you to type texts in the document.

11. Saving Texts
Save allows you to save your work during
or after editing your document. The file will
be saved according to your choice of folder
in the computer.

12. Viewing Print Version of the Document
Print Preview gives you a preview of the
document after printing it. It allows you to
have some revisions of the document if you
do not like how your document looks upon
printing.

13. Printing the Document
MS Word does not only allows you to create
and edit the document, but it also allows
you to print your document. You can also
change some settings in printing - whether
to print all the pages or only to print some
specific pages; whether to print the
document in black and white or in color,
etc.

15. Activity:
1. Open Microsoft Word. Click on Start ► All
Programs ► Microsoft Office ► Microsoft
Word or double-click on the Microsoft Word
shortcut on the desktop. This will open a
blank document in Microsoft Word.

16. 2. Before you start typing your poem, it’s
best to save your work now so you’ll just
hit the CTRL + S keys once you’re done. To
save the document, click the Save Button.

17. 3. Upon clicking the Save Button, the Save
As Window will appear. Choose a File
Destination and a File Name for your
document then click Save. You can simply
click CTRL + S to save your changes the
next time you wish to save the document.

18. 4. Type in your Autobiography. Autobiography is the
writing of the description and narration of your own
life where you yourself is the author. In writing your
autobiography, you can include your basic information
such as your name, birthdate, birthplace, name of
parents, name of brother/s and sister/s, name of
school, favorites, and etc. You can also write some of
your experiences such as going abroad or happy
moments with family or friends. You can write
anything about you.

19. 5. Save your File. After editing your poem,
save your finished file by clicking CTRL + S.