COMPUTER Class – III Note– Write this exercise in Chapter-2 GUI Operating System

Write ‘True’ or ’False’ -

a. Windows 10 is an operating system. True b. There are different types of operating systems, such as Microsoft Word, Paint, etc. False c. An operating system enables the user to use the mouse only. True d. The first screen that appears after loading the Windows Operating System is called the icon. False e. Windows 10 Active Taskbar allows you to quickly launch software, with only one click of the left mouse button. True

Chapter-3 Part 1 WORD PROCESSOR- AN INTRODUCTION

Word processor is a computer software application that performs the task of composing, editing, formatting and printing of documents. Microsoft Word is a Word Processing Software. It is also called MS Word in short. The main purpose of MS Word is to allow the users to type, edit, format, save, print and compose documents.

MS Word is considered as the most widely used word processing software in the world. OPEN MS WORD To open the MS Word follow the steps :

❖ Click on Start button. ❖ Click on All apps. ❖ Click on Microsoft Office. ❖ Choose Microsoft Word 2010 from the Microsoft Office menu. MS WORD SCREEN

The following graphic illustrates very clearly the elements of Word 2010.

COMPONENTS OF WORD PROCESSOR WINDOW

Quick Access Toolbar

Contains button that perform common actions, such as saving a document, undoing your last action, or repeating your last action.

Title Bar Shows the program and document titles.

Ribbon

Contains commands organised in three components: tabs, groups, and commands.

Dialog Box Launcher

Appears in the lower left corner the MS Word window or lower-right corner of many groups on the Ribbon . Clicking this button opens a dialog box or task pane that provides more options.

Work Area

The work area is where you type. The flashing Vertical Line, called the insertion point represents the location where text will appear when you type.

Scrollbar

It enables viewing of continuous text, pictures, etc. even if it does not fit into the space of the computer display window. It allows you to reposition the document window vertically. Drag the scroll box within the scrollbar or click the scroll bar arrows.

Exercise

1. Fill in the blanks – a) MS Word is part of the ______application software. b) ______helps you to type your applications, text and numbers. c) You need to ______your files before closing MS Word.

Answer

1. a) MS Office b) MS Word c) Save

(Kindly write these Que/Ans in your computer notebook.) Answer the following questions-

Que1 – Which shortcut key is used to save a file?

Ans – Ctrl + S shortcut key is used to save a file.

Que2 – What is MS Word?

Ans – MS Word is a Word Processing Software that performs editing, formatting and printing of documents.

Que3 – Write the steps to –

i) Open MS Word – Step1 – Click on Start button. Step2 – Click on All apps. Step3 – Click on Microsoft Office. Step4 – Click on Microsoft Word 2010.

ii) Save a File in MS Word – Step1 – First type your document. Step2 – Click on file tab and select “Save As” command. Step3 – Now choose a location for your file. Step4 – Type the name of your document in the “File Name” text box. Step5 – Click the “Save” button.

Que4 – What are the button found in the Quick Access Menu?

Ans – The button found in the Quick Access Menu are –

a) Save b) Undo c) Redo, etc.