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Module #4: Using Word Processing Programs
Introduction to computing
Indiana University
Multi-campus Modular
Computing Curriculum
Module #4: Using Word Processing Programs
Goals
Students will recognize the major types of word processing programs.
Students will discriminate the types of problems that are best solved with various types of word processors.
Students will recognize the major tools that are available in word processor application programs.
Students will use a text editor to create and modify a simple ASCII text file.
Students will use a high end word processing program to practice common text formatting problems.
Prerequisite Skills
Comfort with the keyboard and mouse
Experience with the STAIR process for solving problems
Familiarity with principles of data encoding
Familiarity with differences between hardware and software
Understanding of the attributes of RAM
Familiarity with operating systems, file names and directories
last modified August 2, 1997 by Andy Harris, aharris@klingon.cs.iupui.edu
Goals
Prerequisite Skills