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Word Processing
1 Introduction to Word Processing
1-1 Definition and Purpose of Word Processing
1-2 History and Evolution of Word Processing Software
1-3 Overview of Popular Word Processing Applications
2 Basic Word Processing Concepts
2-1 Document Creation and Management
2-1 1 Creating a New Document
2-1 2 Opening and Saving Documents
2-1 3 Document Naming and Organization
2-2 Text Input and Editing
2-2 1 Typing and Editing Text
2-2 2 Cut, Copy, and Paste Operations
2-2 3 Undo and Redo Functions
2-3 Basic Formatting
2-3 1 Font Selection and Size
2-3 2 Text Alignment and Indentation
2-3 3 Bold, Italics, and Underline
3 Advanced Text Formatting
3-1 Paragraph Formatting
3-1 1 Line Spacing and Paragraph Spacing
3-1 2 Bulleted and Numbered Lists
3-1 3 Borders and Shading
3-2 Character Formatting
3-2 1 Font Styles and Effects
3-2 2 Text Color and Highlighting
3-2 3 Special Characters and Symbols
3-3 Styles and Themes
3-3 1 Applying and Modifying Styles
3-3 2 Using Themes for Consistent Formatting
4 Document Layout and Design
4-1 Page Setup
4-1 1 Page Size and Orientation
4-1 2 Margins and Page Breaks
4-1 3 Headers, Footers, and Page Numbers
4-2 Columns and Text Flow
4-2 1 Creating and Formatting Columns
4-2 2 Controlling Text Flow Between Columns
4-3 Tables and Charts
4-3 1 Creating and Formatting Tables
4-3 2 Inserting and Customizing Charts
5 Advanced Word Processing Features
5-1 Mail Merge
5-1 1 Creating and Using Mail Merge Templates
5-1 2 Merging Data with Documents
5-2 Collaboration and Sharing
5-2 1 Tracking Changes and Comments
5-2 2 Co-authoring and Real-time Collaboration
5-3 Document Security
5-3 1 Password Protection and Encryption
5-3 2 Restricting Editing and Printing
6 Specialized Word Processing Applications
6-1 Creating Resumes and Cover Letters
6-1 1 Designing Professional Resumes
6-1 2 Crafting Effective Cover Letters
6-2 Creating Reports and Presentations
6-2 1 Structuring and Formatting Reports
6-2 2 Designing Presentation Slides
6-3 Creating Newsletters and Brochures
6-3 1 Designing Eye-catching Newsletters
6-3 2 Creating Informative Brochures
7 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
7-1 Common Word Processing Issues
7-1 1 Fixing Formatting Problems
7-1 2 Resolving Compatibility Issues
7-2 Document Recovery and Backup
7-2 1 Recovering Unsaved Documents
7-2 2 Creating Regular Backups
7-3 Software Updates and Maintenance
7-3 1 Installing and Applying Updates
7-3 2 Maintaining Software Performance
3-2 Character Formatting

3-2 Character Formatting

Key Concepts

Bold

Bold formatting is used to make text appear thicker and darker, drawing attention to specific words or phrases. This can be particularly useful for headings, subheadings, or important points within a document. To apply bold formatting, select the text and use the "Bold" button in the toolbar or the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+B (Cmd+B on Mac).

Imagine bold text as a spotlight in a theater. Just as a spotlight highlights a performer on stage, bold text highlights important information in your document.

Italic

Italic formatting slants text to the right, giving it a slightly different appearance from regular text. Italics are often used to emphasize certain words, denote titles of works, or indicate foreign words. To apply italic formatting, select the text and use the "Italic" button in the toolbar or the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+I (Cmd+I on Mac).

Think of italic text as whispering in a conversation. Just as whispering can draw attention to a particular statement, italic text can subtly emphasize specific parts of your document.

Underline

Underline formatting adds a line below the text, making it stand out. Underlining is commonly used to highlight important text, though it is less frequently used in professional documents due to potential confusion with hyperlinks. To apply underline formatting, select the text and use the "Underline" button in the toolbar or the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+U (Cmd+U on Mac).

Consider underlined text as a highlighter in a book. Just as a highlighter marks important passages, underlined text can draw attention to key points in your document.

Font Color

Font color allows you to change the color of the text to any available color. This can be used to highlight important information, differentiate sections, or simply add visual interest to your document. To change font color, select the text and use the "Font Color" button in the toolbar, then choose the desired color from the color palette.

Imagine font color as painting a picture. Just as different colors can convey different emotions in a painting, different font colors can convey different meanings or draw attention in your document.

Font Size

Font size determines the height of the characters in your text. It is measured in points (pt), with 12pt being the standard size for body text. Larger font sizes are used for headings and titles to make them stand out, while smaller sizes can be used for footnotes or less important text. To change font size, select the text and use the "Font Size" dropdown in the toolbar, then choose the desired size.

Consider font size as the volume of your voice. Just as you might speak louder to emphasize a point in a conversation, larger font sizes make text more prominent in a document. Conversely, smaller font sizes are like whispering, used for less important details.

Examples

In a document, you might use bold text for headings like "Introduction" and "Conclusion," italic text for book titles like "To Kill a Mockingbird," and underlined text for key terms like "hypothesis." Font color could be used to highlight important dates in red, and font size could be adjusted to make headings larger than the body text.

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