The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is an internationally recognised qualification for IT skills. There are 7 modules in total. This Module 3: Word Processing This module covers the basics of word processing.

The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is an internationally recognised qualification for IT skills. There are 7 modules in total. Written in a lively but straightforward and easy-to-follow style, this book will be an indispensable guide for all students studying for the ECDL qualification. This module covers Module 3 and covers the basics of word processing. You will learn how to accomplish everyday tasks associated with creating, formatting and finishing small documents. Step-by-step instructions, jargon-free text and lots of screenshots make this book ideal for either class teaching or individual study. Requires no previous knowledge; Uses Word 2003 software (can also be used with Word 2000 and; 2002 (XP)); Practical approach and sample exercises to build confidence; Endorsed by ECDL

Chapter 3.1 First Steps
Loading Word
The opening screen
The keyboard
Creating a new document
The pointer, cursor and insertion point
Editing text
Saving your work
Saving as another file type
Opening an existing document
Changing defaults and preferences
Inserting a paragraph
Previewing and printing a document
Closing Microsoft Word
Chapter 3.2 Formatting
Saving with another name
Fonts
Applying an existing style
Changing font and font size
Text alignment &
emboldening
The Undo &
Redo commands
Setting text colours
Applying other formats
Changing line spacing
Copying a format
Indenting text
Chapter 3.3 Basic Operations
Selecting text
Copying text
Cutting and pasting
Finding and replacing text
Displaying and hiding built-in toolbars
Drawing a horizontal line
Spell-checking
Proofreading your document
Previewing your document
Chapter 3.4 Working with Many Documents
Using a template
Using styles
Copying text between documents
Inserting special symbols
Chapter 3.5 Tabs, Borders and Lists
The ruler
Setting default tab stops
Displaying non-printing characters
Setting custom tabs
Adding a border.
Creating a bulleted list
Making bullets
Applying and removing numbers
Spacing paragraphs
Indenting paragraphs
Inserting a soft carriage return
Shading the title
Automatic hyphenation
Chapter 3.6 Using Tables
Inserting a table
Selecting cells
Modifying row height
Merging cells in a table
Formatting text in cells
Shading
Changing cell borders
Inserting and deleting rows
Changing column widths
Centre text vertically
Chapter 3.7 Headers, Footers and Graphics
Inserting a header and footer
Inserting a page break
Using the Zoom tool
Saving a document for the Web
Importing graphics
Re-sizing an image
Moving an image
Copying or deleting an image
Inserting and manipulating charts
Inserting and manipulating clipart
Using the Help system
Deleting a page break
Chapter 3.8 Mail Merge
Creating the letters
Creating mailing labels