Chapter 7 Word Processor (Word 2019)

Word Processor A word processor is a computer software that is used for creating and formatting document by using keyboard. After creating the document, we can save it in the hard disk for future use and also print our document on a paper.

Things we can do with Word Processor

Type letters, Change color Add pictures reports and font

style of text

Modify the Save the Print the document document document

Types of Word Processors

Microsoft Word Writer Google Docs

Microsoft Word

o Microsoft Word is a word processing program used for creating documents. o It helps us to write letters, reports etc beautifully by adding borders, shading, tables, graphics and pictures in the documents. o It was first released in October 1983 by Microsoft. o Microsoft Word 2019 is the latest version, released in 2019.

Starting Word 2019

Click on Start button Click on Blank Click on Word document

The Word Window You will get a window on your desktop after starting Word 2019.

Title Bar: The topmost bar of the window that displays the name of the currently active Word document. File Tab: When you click on File tab, a Backstage view appears, which resembles a menu. Quick Access Toolbar: It displays quick access buttons for the Save, Undo and Redo commands. Ribbon: It displays groups of related commands in tabs. Ribbon Tab: Each Ribbon tab provides a set of tools related to an overall task you are likely to be performing in a specific document.

Insertion Point: It is a flashing line on the screen that indicates the place, where the text you type will appear.

Views of Document: Word provides access to three different views of your document.

Zoom Controls: They are used to enlarge or reduce the view of document.