Fundamentals of computers World wide web MS Word Paint Notepad

1. STATISTICSANDCOMPUTER
APPLICATIONS
UNIT-I :
Fundamentals of Computers,
World Wide Web, MS Word, Paint
and Notepad.

2. WHAT IS COMPUTER ?
The word “computer” is comes from the word “TO COMPUTE” means
to calculate.
•A computer is normally considered to be a calculation device which
can perform the arithmetic operations very speedily.
•A computer may be defined as a device which operates upon the
data.
• Data can be in the form of numbers, letters, symbols, size etc. And it
comes in various shapes & sizes depending upon the type of
computer application.
•A computer can store, process & retrieve data as and when we
desired.
• The fact that computer process data is so fundamental that many
people have started calling as “Data Processor”.
A computer is an electronic
data processing device, which
accepts and stores data input,
processes the data input, and
generates the output in a
required format.
FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

3. A computer can store, process & retrieve data as and when we desired.
The fact that computer process data is so fundamental that many people
have started calling as “Data Processor”.
A computer first it gets the Data, does Process on it and then produces
Information.
DATA PROCESS INFORMATION
Today’s world is an information-rich world and it has become a
necessity for everyone to know about computers.

4. FUNCTIONALITIES OF A COMPUTER
If we look at it in a very broad sense, any digital computer carries
out the following five functions:
Step 1 - Takes data as input.
Step 2 - Stores the data/instructions in its memory and uses them
as required.
Step 3 - Processes the data and converts it into useful information.
Step 4 - Generates the output.
Step 5 - Controls all the above four steps.

5. Computer Fundamentals ─ Components
All types of computers follow the same basic logical structure and perform the
following five basic operations for converting raw input data into information
useful to their users.

6. Input Unit
This unit contains devices with the help of which we enter data into the
computer. This unit creates a link between the user and the computer.
The input devices translate the information into a form understandable
by the computer.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
CPU is considered as the brain of the computer. CPU performs all types of
data processing operations. It stores data, intermediate results, and
instructions (program). It controls the operation of all parts of the
computer.
CPU itself has the following three components:
ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)
Memory Unit
Control Unit
Output Unit
The output unit consists of devices with the help of which we get the
information from the computer. This unit is a link between the computer
and the users. Output devices translate the computer's output into a form
understandable by the users.

7. WORLD WIDE WEB (WWW)
The World Wide Web is abbreviated
as WWW and is commonly known as
the web. The WWW was initiated by
CERN (European library for Nuclear
Research) in 1989.
WWW can be defined as the
collection of different websites
around the world, containing
different information shared via local
servers(or computers).

8. An Introduction to MS Word
One of the most widely used programs of Microsoft Office
suite, MS Word is a word processor developed by Microsoft.
An introduction to MS Word, its features and its uses, have all
been discussed in detail, in this article. Also, a few sample
questions based on this MS Office program have been given
further below for the reference of candidates preparing for
competitive exams.

9. What is MS Word?
Used to make professional-quality documents, letters, reports, etc., MS Word is a word
processor developed by Microsoft. It has advanced features which allow you to format
and edit your files and documents in the best possible way.
Where to find MS Word on your personal computer?
Follow these simple steps to open MS Word on your personal computer:
Start → All Programs → MS Office → MS Word.
What are the uses of MS Word?
MS Word enables users to do write-ups, create documents, resumes, contracts, etc.
This is one of the most commonly used programs under the Office suite.

10. How to create an MS Word document?
How to create an MS Word document?
To create an MS Word doc, follow the steps
mentioned above to open Microsoft Word. Then once
the program is open, click on “File” followed by “New”.
This opens a new doc where something new can be
created.
Since it is used by people of all age groups, in
schools, in colleges and for official purposes, having
proper knowledge of Microsoft Word is a must.
The preview of the MS Doc file once it is opened is given below:

11. Features of MS Word
The image given below shows the different elements and categories which are available in MS Word doc:

12. Uses of MS Word
Given below are the different fields in which MS Word is used and simplifies the work of an individual:
•In Education: It is considered as one of the simplest tools which can be used by both teachers and
students. Creating notes is easier using MS Word as they can be made more interactive by adding
shapes and images. It is also convenient to make assignments on MS Word and submitting them online
•In Workplace: Submitting letters, bills, creating reports, letterheads, sample documents, can all easily be
done using MS Word
•Creating & Updating Resume: One of the best tools to create your resumes and is easy to edit and
make changes in it as per your experience
•For Authors: Since separate options are available for bibliography, table of contents, etc., it is the best
tool which can be used by authors for writing books and adjusting it as per the layout and alignment of
your choice

13. WHAT ARE THE BASIC FUNCTIONS OF MS WORD
Given below are the basic functions of Microsoft Word:
•Creating text documents
•Editing and Formatting the existing documents
•Making a text document interactive with different features and tools
•Graphical documents, comprising images
•Used by Authors and Researchers
•Detect grammatical errors in a text document

14. MS PAINT
Introduction:
Paint is a drawing tool. It is a part of Windows. You can use
to create simple or elaborate drawings. These drawings can
be either black-and-white or color, and can be saved as
bitmap files. You can print your drawing. You can also use it
for creating your desktop background, or paste it into
another document. You can even use paint to view and edit
scanned photos. You can also use Paint to work with
pictures, such as .jpg, .gif, or .bmp files. You can paste a
Paint picture into another document you've created. The
extension file name of Paint is .bmp.
Choose Start > Search> Paint to open the main Paint
Window.

15. Title Bar:
It is positioned top of windows. It
shows the name of the application,
document or File name.
Menu Bar:
It is positioned below the title bar. It
contains File, Edit, View, Image,
Options, and Help etc.
Tool Box
It has 16 Tools like Pencil, Eraser, and
Line Etc. We can you these tools for
Drawing Something.
Color Box
It has many Colors. You can you these
Colors for your painting.

16. FILE MENU :
New:
The new command is used to create a new file document.
Open:
The open command is used to opens an existing document.
Save:
The save command is used to save the active document or the changes in the existing file.
Save As:
The Save As command is used to save the active document with a New name.
Print Preview:
The Print Preview command is used to Display the full pages.
Page Setup:
The page setup command is used to change the page layout left, Right, Top and Bottom margins.
Print:
The print command is used to print the active document and sets printing options.
Send:
The send command is used to send a picture by using mailer box.
Set As wallpaper [Tiled]:
To set the active File on the desktop wallpaper as a tilled.
Set As wallpaper [centered]:
To set the active File on the desktop wallpaper in the Center.
Exit:
To Close the paint

17. VIEW MENU
Zoom:
Normal Size: To Zoom the picture to 100%.
Large Size: To Zoom the picture to 400%.
Custom: To Display the zooms size Like 100% to 800%.
Show Grid:
Shows or hides the grid lines on large size zoom

18. INTRODUCTION TO NOTEPAD
Introduction
v Notepad is a simple text editor for Microsoft windows.
v It enables computer users to create documents.
v It has been included in all versions of Microsoft windows
since windows 1.0 in 1985.
v The resulting files are typically saved with the .txt
extension.

19. Step 1: On the windows desktop, find the windows Search Box.
Step 2: In the Search Box, type notepad.
Step 3: Click on the Notepad option in the search results.
It will launch Windows Notepad application with an untitled blank
windows as shown in the picture.
Steps to open windows Notepad

20. Title bar
v The top most bar of the Notepad window is called the title bar
v It opens with a name of Untitled - Notepad
Status bar
The status bar in windows Notepad displays the current line number and column
number of the cursor location.

21. 1. File tab
File tab contains option of New page, Save, Save as,
Print, Exit, Page setup etc.
2. Edit tab
Edit tab contains options of Undo, Cut, Copy, Paste,
Delete, Select all. Find, Find next, Replace etc
3. Format tab
Format tab contains Word Wrap and fonts of writing.
4. View tab
View tab contains option to enable or disable Status bar.
Menu bar
The menu bar contains options of File,
Edit, Format, View and Help tab.

22. Things To Remember
v Notepad is a simple text editor for Microsoft windows.
v It has been included since windows 1.0 in 1985.
v .txt is the extension for notepad file.
v Notepad has three bars, Title bar, Menu bar and Status bar.
v Menu bar contains File, Edit and Format tab