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Word processing is used by all, everywhere. Business people, students, scientists and various other fields in this world. Microsoft word for example is probably one of the most used word processors used on this planet, presents many advantages. First of all, all word processing software, in general allows a user to input, process, save, edit and revise a text or texts. However, they do not all function in the same way, or have the same features, so do not be alarmed if this article does not correspond with your processing software. How do you use such a useful tool to its maximal capacity, you may ask?

before starting your project. You You can format your text to may want to think about: make it exactly the way you want it to be. Here are some of the Page sizes: options at your disposal. Letter: Used for almost anything, common paper You can alter the font sizes, size for printers. especially useful when you Legal: Used for legal have a page limit, you can documents and also reduce the size of the contracts, usually too big font or make it bigger for for most printers. ease of reading. Choice of serif or sans serif. As well as page orientations: Choice of Bold, Italic and underlined. Portrait: Default page You can space out each orientation. line. Double spacing: Very Landscape: Can be used useful for proofreading. to display information Bullet listing: Symbols to differently or in a more differentiate list items. organized fashion. Number list: Numbers used to differentiate list items. Margins (The spaces on Additional options such as the sides of your page): strikethrough , shadow, outline and small caps. Allow the page to be less Columns: crowded. Used for newspaper or Space for binder holes. magazine article style Printers do not print on of text. the far sides. The four alignments are also something to consider: Left, Right, Center and Full justification As you type they make words go to the next line, according to which one you use. You only need to press enter when you start new paragraph. Option to have multiple columns as well as change the width of the column. Good for brainstorming ideas.

First you must know the basics of word processing. For sake of specification, we will use Microsoft Word as an example. When you start out, and open a new word document, you should take the opportunity to look at and do, a number of things that you can get out of the way

Now that you know how to set up your page there are still other things you need to consider. All of which depend on what you are writing.

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Pick one of the new After you've written words. your text, you probably want Beware, not all words can be used in the same to revise it. Just in case you sense, know its definition misspelt something, or and sense before using it. perhaps there is a better synonym to use instead. You Next you can use the can also check your, all grammar check option, that around, use of proper most word processing softwares grammar. You can start with have, a tool that is extremely the spell-check. helpful. Checks spelling of words, after, or as you type. Misspelt words are underlined in red. Spellings vary from country to country so beware. Sometimes the processor's dictionary is out of date, you can easily add words and definitions to it. Usually found in the menu bar, or depending on the software, sometimes you can right click to access it. It basically compares sentence structures and runs them through a series of rules that were programmed into the computer. It then gives you an array of suggested corrections. You may chose to accept or decline them. Be careful, as sometimes the grammar checking programs, may be wrong and therefore you must analyze exactly what you are correcting.

Consists of 3 parts: Contents: Methodically organized so you can find what you are looking for. Index: Contains every single word that can be searched. Search: Search a word or phrase, for ease of finding.

Now that all the words have been spelt correctly, perhaps you have not used the right one. The tool to find synonyms is called a Thesaurus. First right click, or ctrl click the word you want to change. Choose the Thesaurus.

One of the most helpful tools in word processing, is the help function. If you are new to the software, or you are a veteran who wants to learn something new, the help function can always help you. Everything you've learnt from this article can be found through the help function, unless you program does not have that certain tool.

To use the search function you must type in a keyword or question, to do so correctly you can: Check menus in that software and the index in the help tool. Try using as many different words as possible. Use a Thesaurus to locate more words. Search the problem on the internet, to find the right terminology, or to find the answer. Typing in the right keyword will allow to access instructions that could help you with your question. To read the instructions correctly, so that you understand everything you must: Read the instructions, take in that information given Think about that information you just read. Begin following the step by step instructions

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If it solves your problem, consider printing and filing the instructions If it doesn't answer you question, apply the same method to searching on the Internet Another step you would want to take is to proofread your text. Proofreading is something that you can do without the use of technology. Sometimes its better to use the hard copy. Things you want to check for: Spelling, grammar, keying, punctuation and word usage errors Check for layout consistency Remember use proper proofreading marks. Have you given too much or too little information? Have you used jargon that may not be familiar to the reader? Have you made assumptions about your reader that may be inaccurate?

Members usually can choose to accept them or not. When ever you make changes or disagree with changes, remember to talk with your partner about it. You should ask as many questions as possible to enhance and perfect your document. Especially if you don't understand something. Also some wordprocessors allow you to make comments on documents. Remember to also answer you collaborators questions as well.

most important program. Operating systems are responsible for the control and allocation of memory recognizing input external devices transmitting output computer displays from to

managing files on computer hard drives controlling outside devices, like printers and scanners

An operating system also has a vital role to play in security. Its job includes preventing unauthorized users from accessing the computer system. A capital letter, a colon, and an arrow; thats all you saw when you fired up the first PC's operating system, DOS 1.0. From those beginnings, comes the explosion of colors and sound possible with today's Windows 7 PCs and the multitouch gesture input promised for its successor, Windows 8. So much of what we now take for granted was still a dream in operating system engineers' eyes 30 years ago when the PC first entered the game. While developing a new OS, Microsoft released Microsoft Windows, a graphical extension for MS-DOS.

Those are the basics on how to use a word-processor, granted some of the functions aren't ones you will use everyday. For example throughout this article many different tools and functions were used. Such as: Columns, justified alignment, Bullet listing, the margins were changed close to the edge of the paper, bold and underlined titles and certain keywords, and etc.

Here are also some tips on work collaboratively:

Operating Stay in communication, always talk about your An operating system is a project. program designed to run other Many word-processors have an extremely programs on a computer. A helpful feature that can computers operating system is its track changes on the document.

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Microsoft introduced its office suite, Microsoft Office, in 1990. The software bundled Another quick way to bounce from separate office productivity one app or doc to another is Snap. applications, such as Grab the top of a window and push it to either side. Microsoft Word The window locks to the Microsoft Excel side and resizes to half the screen. Repeat on the other Microsoft Powerpoint side. Double-click the top of Microsoft introduced either window to return it to Windows 3.0 with a full size. streamlined user interface graphics and improved protected mode capability . Both Office and Windows became dominant in their respective areas.

Aero Peek shows a with Windows 7 lets IE9 exploit such thumbnail of open files in an OS features as Snap for viewing two app by hovering over apps web pages side by side. in the taskbar. By right-clicking on the IE9 taskbar button, you can Add frequently used apps or access Jump Lists to choose files to the Taskbar by rightfrom recently viewed pages. clicking on them and selecting the drop-down IE9s completely redesigned interface menu choice. The taskbars increases the browsing screen space limited space can get by minimizing the formerly cluttering cramped easily, however, so toolbars and making navigation be careful. controls easier to find and use. Adding page Tabs puts productivity into high gear. Click the New Tab button to the right of the last page Tab and a new page opens showing a coloured history of previously opened pages and a refreshed address bar to type in another URL. Tabs can be dragged to the taskbar for offline access.

Windows 7s multitasking solution is effective. In addition to pressing Alt-Tab to flip from one open app to another, pressing the Win key and Tab when you have Aero Glass I activated shows active apps in a nternet Explorer 9 is the LAPTOP 3D carousel of revolving Editors Choice winner among windows. Windows-based browsers. Thanks Most of Windows 7s multitasking to built-in hardware acceleration, is achieved via the taskbar. pages load quickly, and text, images, and video are rendered rich and crisp. Smooth integration

Microsoft has fortified Windows 7 with enhanced security features to help minimize damage caused by viruses and other malware, but the OS works best in unison with separate security software. A new Action Center tells you whether your antivirus software is up to date and whether your firewall is on. Windows Updates are automatic by default, but you can always change that. Unfortunately, these updates often occur at inopportune times, so you may want to tweak the settings so that your computer downloads updates but then lets you choose whether to install them. To help protect your notebook, you can download the free

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Microsoft Security om/news/pc-windows-appleEssentials program, which mac-osx,9557.html can shield your system from viruses, spyware, . "Mac Versus Windows Vista: Out of the Box Round One." Bright Hub. Bright Hub Inc., 2011. Web. 16 Apr Trojans, and more. And 2012. youll need some sort of <http://www.brighthub.com/computing/win security software because dows-platform/articles/4374.asp&xgt;. Windows continues to be the much bigger target for . "HomePage." Operating systems. N.p., 2010. Web. 16 Apr 2012. <http://www.operatingsystems.com/>. malware writers. Premium security Carter, A. (2012, Mars 4) Business Technology Today, software Gr. 9 ICTB. Acadmie De La Capitale. tends to offer more robust features. Operating systems clearly play the most important role in any computer. The operating system explained in this document, Windows 7, is a microsoft OS, which is used on most PC computers. The other major types are Mac and Linex. Which have the same base concept of operating system, but very different applications and graphics. Whichever one you choose to apply to your computer, hopefully, you'll be able to navigate your way through them. We hope that this on word processors and operating systems, and that it helps you in you future with computers. Our sources:
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