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Word processing

In this section, you will learn how to use word processing packages. Word processing packages are used for saving documents, changing the style of text and creating attractive layouts for documents.

Word processing

Most people are familiar with word processing packages such as Microsoft Word or Lotus Word Pro. All word processing programs allow you to:

  • enter [enter: insert text into the word processed document ] and edit [edit: alter the text in your word processed document ]text
  • save
  • print
  • cut/paste/copy text and images
  • spell check
  • format text
  • insert tables
  • insert headers and footers
  • add page numbers
  • add bullet points
Example of word processing formatting

Example of word processing formatting

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