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Computer Literacy and Applications

Computer Literacy and Applications. Introduction To Computer and Information Technology. 4 Functions of Word Processing Programs. Writing Editing Formatting Printing. Word Processing Help. Insertion Point – shows where the text you type or the picture you insert will be placed

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Computer Literacy and Applications

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  1. Computer Literacy and Applications Introduction To Computer and Information Technology

  2. 4 Functions of Word Processing Programs • Writing • Editing • Formatting • Printing

  3. Word Processing Help • Insertion Point – shows where the text you type or the picture you insert will be placed • Selecting Text – highlight over the text or select all text by holding down the CTRL key and pressing the A button • Cut Text – Highlight and then either select the Cut icon(scissors) or hold down the CTRL key and press the X button • Copy Text - Highlight and then either select the Copy icon(2 sheets of paper) or hold down the CTRL key and press the C button

  4. Word Processing Help II • Paste Text – Place the insertion point where you want the text to go and either select the Paste icon(Clipboard with a sheet of paper) or hold down the CTRL key and press the V button • Undo – Click on the undo icon or hold down the CTRL key and press the Z • Redo - Click on the redo icon or hold down the CTRL key and press the Y

  5. Lets Use A Word Processing Program • Please open the biography assignment that is found on Mr. Smith’s website. • Counting the first day you will have 3 class periods to complete the biography. • The rubric is found on page 2 of the assignment sheet. • A sample biography and a biography organizer is also found on Mr. Smith’s website to help you with the task.

  6. Desktop Publishing • Desktop publishing programs are used to create high quality publications that look as if they were produced on a printing press. • Benefits of Desktop Publishing – You are in control of the final product as compared to hiring someone who will build a product for you. • Desktop Publishing Programs: Microsoft Publisher, Adobe PageMaker, InDesign.

  7. Desktop Publishing • Emphasizes appearance • You can import many kinds of graphics • Has more tools for formatting • Can produce very complex documents including magazines and books. • Can print using high quality printers

  8. Lets Use Publisher • Using Publisher create a flyer for a business that is about ready to open in Edmonton. You are to select the name of the business and design a document that will let the public know about what the business has to offer, the hours it will be open, contact information(such as a phone number, web address or mailing address) and a special that the business will be running during its grand opening. Insert a picture of a TV and include text that will let the viewer of the flyer know that a TV will be given away during the grand opening of the store. • We will print your final design in color.

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