The document provides instructions for using OpenOffice Writer including how to create a document, select and edit text, save and print documents, use templates and wizards, and troubleshoot printing problems. Key features of the Writer program window are described along with common tools for entering, formatting and revising text and adding graphical elements to documents. Instructions are given for selecting, moving, copying and deleting text as well as undoing commands.

1. Creating a Documentin Writer

2. 2 OpenOffice.org Writer Provides a set of tools for: Entering and revising text Adding graphical elements (e.g., color and tables) Formatting and printing completed documents

3. 3 What’s in the Writer program window? Objects for creating, editing, saving, printing, and formatting documents Document window Title bar Menu bar and toolbars Views Status bars

4. 4 What’s in the Writer program window? (continued)

5. 5 What’s in the Writer program window? (continued)

6. 6 How do I create a document? Click the blank document window Start typing

7. 7 How do I create a document? (continued)

8. 8 How do I create a document? (continued)

9. 9 How do I select text for editing? Selecting text marks characters, words, sentences, or paragraphs to be modified

10. 10 How do I select text for editing? (continued)

11. 11 How do I select text for editing? (continued)

12. 12 How do I move, copy, and delete text? Cut and paste Use Cut button and Paste button Use drag and drop method Copy and paste Use Copy button and Paste button Text can be cut/copied and pasted between applications

13. 13 How do I move, copy, and delete text? (continued)

14. 14 Can I undo a command?

15. 15 Can I undo a command? (continued)

16. 16 How do I create and use a document template? Document template Pre-formatted document for use as a foundation for creating a new document Examples: letterheads, fax cover sheets, memos

17. 17 How do I create and use a document template? (continued) Fields Used to insert pre-formatted information that updates automatically or easily Examples: current date, page numbers Placeholders Elements into which text is entered to personalize the document Examples: name, address

18. 18 How do I create and use a document template? (continued)

19. 19 How do I save a document? Click Save button First time Save as dialog box appears; Saves to My Documents folder with .odt extension (default) Select different drive and folder to save to another location Click down-arrow button to right of File type text box to save as different file type Subsequent times Automatically saves document using original file name in drive and folder where previously stored

20. 20 How do I save a document? (continued)

21. 21 How do I save a document? (continued) Save frequently to minimize data loss due to power outages, software bugs, or other unforeseen events

22. 22 How do I use a document wizard? Document wizard Provides a pre-formatted document Prompts you to enter information (into dialog boxes) which is automatically incorporated into final document Typically offers a selection of formatting options Final document reflects choices you made and includes information you entered

23. 23 How do I use a document wizard? (continued)

24. 24 How do I use a document wizard? (continued)

25. 25 How do I print a document? Print File Directly button on Writer toolbar Prints one copy of current document using default printer settings Print option on the File menu Allows you to print multiple copies, print selected pages, or select an alternate printer Use Page Preview to see how it will look when printed

26. 26 How do I print a document? (continued)

27. 27 How can I troubleshoot printing problems? Common causes Printer itself Software that controls the printer Installation glitches

28. 28 How can I troubleshoot printing problems? (continued) Check out the printer Confirm that power light is on Verify that printer is ready to print (press appropriate buttons on printer’s control panel) Make sure printer is loaded with correct size and type of paper, and that ribbon, print cartridge, or toner cartridge is properly installed

29. 29 How can I troubleshoot printing problems? (continued) Check print queue To display information about each print job To pause, restart, or cancel print jobs To move documents higher or lower in queue Make sure default printer setting is correct

30. 30 Summary The Writer program window Creating a document Selecting text for editing Moving, copying, and deleting text Undoing a command

31. 31 Summary (continued) Creating and using a document template Saving a document Using a document wizard Printing a document Troubleshooting printing problems