The document defines a word processor as software for editing, storing, and printing documents, highlighting its use by teachers and students for various tasks. It details current word processors for different age groups, features including editing and formatting functions, and criteria for selecting appropriate software. A recent study identified word processing as the primary software need for educators and learners.

1. Word Processing
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2. Objectives
 Define word processor
 Describe the features and functions of a
word processor
 Evaluate word processing software
 Use and create word processing
activities for the classroom

3. What Is a Word Processor?
A word processor is a software program
designed to make the computer a
useful electronic writing tool that can
edit, store, and print documents.

4. Teachers Use Word Processing
 Create certificates
 Create brochures
 Design place cards
for the classroom
 Create newsletters
 Book report forms
 Mail merge letters to
parents

5. Students Use Word Processing
 Research reports
 Resumes
 Notes
 Design letterhead
stationery
 Create a Letter

6. Current Word Processors
 Younger Students
 Clicker Writer
 Write:OutLoud
 Paint, Write & Play!
 Kid Works Deluxe
 Storybook Weaver
Deluxe
 Older Students
 Writer’s Companion
 AppleWorks
 Microsoft Works
 WordPerfect
 Microsoft Word

7. Historical Background
 Typewriters
 Some early word processors
 WordStar
 Volkswriter
 MacWrite
 Bank Street Writer
 EasyWriter

8. General Features
 Cursor control
 Word wrap
 Page break

9. Standard Editing Features
 Insert
 Delete
 Find and replace
 Cut or copy, and paste
 Drag and drop

10. Editing Features
 Spell checkers

11. Editing Features
 Grammar checkers

12. Editing Features
 Thesaurus

13. Editing Features
 Saving and printing

14. Changing Text’s Appearance
 Font
 Typeface
 Point size
 Style

15. Standard Formatting
Functions
 Justification

16. Standard Formatting
Functions
 Headers and footers
 Line spacing
 Superscript
 X2
 Subscript
 H2O

17. Formatting Functions—Fonts

18. Selecting a Word Processor
 Determine hardware compatibility
 Study the program’s features
 Instructional design
 Ease of use
 Consider the
 Cost effectiveness
 Technical support

19. Hardware Compatibility
 Operating system
 Memory size
 Storage space on hard disk
 External devices
 CD-ROM
 DVD-ROM
 Scanner

20. In Summary
In a recent study, word processing was
ranked as the primary software need for
teachers and students.
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