ECDL Module 3: Word Processing: ECDL — the European PC standard

•••••••••••••••••• Preface This book is intended to help you successfully complete the test for Module 3 of the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL). However before we start working through the actual content of the guide you may find it useful to know a little bit more about the ECDL in general and where this particular Module fits into the overall framework. What Is The ECDL? The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is a European-wide qualification that enables people to demonstrate their competence in computer skills. It certifies the candidate's knowledge and competence in personal computer usage at a basic level and is based upon a single agreed syllabus. This syllabus covers a range of specific knowledge areas and skill sets, which are broken down into seven modules. Each of the modules must be passed before the ECDL certificate can be awarded, though they may be taken in any order but must be completed within a three year period. Testing of candidates is at audited testing centres, and successful completion of the test will demonstrate the holder's basic knowledge and competence in using a personal computer and common computer applications. The implementation of the ECDL in the UK is being managed by the British Computer Society. It is growing at a tremendous rate and is set to become the most widely recognised qualification in the field of work-related computer use.

Table of Contents:
Introduction: What is a Word Processor?. What is Formatting?. Which Word Processor?. Outline of the Guide.- First Steps with Word Processing: Opening Word 97. The Word Window. Opening an Existing Document. Opening Several Documents. Creating a New Document. Saving a Document. Saving a File under a New Name, in a Different Directory or on a Different Medium. Closing a Document and Closing Word. Using Help.- Adjusting Basic Settings: Changing Display Modes. Changing Page Magnification. Changing the Toolbar Display.- Saving Documents in Other Formats: Saving a Document as a Simple Text File. Saving a Document for Use in Other Versions of Word and Other Word Processors. Saving a Document for Use in Rich Text Format. Saving a Document as a Template. Saving Versions of a Document. Saving a Document in a Form that can be Put Up on the World Wide Web.- Inserting, Deleting and Editing Characters: Editing and Deleting Characters. Entering Words, Sentences and Paragraphs. Inserting Symbols and Special Characters. Inserting a Page Break. Using Undo (and Redo).- Selecting, Copying, Moving and Deleting Data: Selecting Text. Copying and Moving Text. The Clipboard, Copy, Cut and Paste. Deleting Text.- Searching and Replacing: Finding Characters. Replacing Characters. Using Go To.- Text Formatting: Formatting Fonts. Formatting Paragraphs. Copying Formats. General Formatting: Tabs, Lists and Borders: Using and Setting Tab Markers. Formatting Tabs. Lists. Borders.- Styles and Templates: Using Templates. Using Styles.- Page Numbering, Headers and Footers: Adding Page Numbers. Headers and Footers.- Checking and Changing Spelling and Grammar: Checking and Correcting Spelling. Checking and Correcting Grammar.- Document Set-up: Paper Size and Paper Source. Margins.- Printing Documents: Print Preview. Using Basic Printing Options, including Choosing the Printer. Viewing the Process of Printing.- Creating, Editing and Formatting Tables: Creating a Table. Changing Cell Attributes. Formattingand AutoFormat. Splitting a Table.- Drawing Objects and Handling Images: Adding an Illustration. Adding and Handling AutoShapes. Moving and Placing Images and Drawn Objects in a Document. Sizing and Cropping Images.- Importing Objects: Copying and Pasting. Inserting a File. Inserting Objects. Pasting Objects.- Mail Merge: Creating the List. Creating the Main Document. Merging.