Basic Operations of Office Programs

Word Processors
Activity of module 4

Activity 1: After having read the 'Guide 4 - Word Processors' and having watched the instructional videos of
module, answer the following questions correctly.

What is a word processor?

it is a software application for text processing (creation, editing, modification and processing of
text documents with formatting such as font type and size, addition of graphics, etc.) unlike
text editors that handle only plain text.

When was the first word processing machine created and who created it?
The first word processor that existed in the digital environment did not belong to IBM or Microsoft, but to some...
computers known as Osborne 1. Its name was WordStar and it reached us in the year 1978, on 5-inch floppy disks.
inches and quarter (optionally also on 8-inch diskettes).

•Mention 5 types of word processors and talk about them.

I will explain 5 of the most commonly used word processors.

1. Microsoft Word: Perhaps the most popular worldwide, Word is the most comprehensive word processor.
news. It is designed to help create professional-quality documents, with the best tools of
document format, helps to organize and write your documents more effectively. Some of the features
what they do is:

Automate and write texts.

Create presentations and documents from scratch.
Add text, images, graphics, and videos.
Access documents from a computer, tablet, or phone.
Share documents and work with other people.
Control and review changes
Word is a paid software, used under the purchase of a usage license.

2. Apache OpenOffice Writer: Writer has everything you expect from a fully featured modern word processor.
equipped. Its use is completely free as it is under a free license. Simple enough for a memorandum and
powerful enough to create books with content, images, diagrams, indexes, etc. You focus on your
message that Writer will manage to have a splendid appearance.

3. Google Docs: Google Docs is an online word processor that is included as part of the suite
Google allows you to create documents and format them, as well as collaborate with other people.
How to view and open files

Go to [Link].
Access your Google Account with your username and password.
Double click on a file.
If it is a file of Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations, Forms or Drawings from Google, it will open
with the corresponding application.

4. LibreOffice Writer: it is the open-source word processor component of the LibreOffice software suite and it is
a fork of [Link] Writer. Writer is a word processor similar to Microsoft Word and WordPerfect
from Corel, with some identical features. LibreOffice is a suite of computer applications for
productivity that, for a monthly fee, offers personalized support for professional environments, as well as
Automatic updates. The generated files are saved by default in Microsoft Office format.

Kword is an obsolete word processor and a desktop publishing application, part of the KOffice suite.
It has been made obsolete by Calligra Words from Calligra Suite. It was created in 1998, using different ideas from
FrameMaker, like the approach to frames, is capable of handling style sheets and frames. It has aspects
important aspects that differentiate it from Microsoft Word.

What is Microsoft Word and what is it used for?

It is a word processing program designed to help you create professional quality documents. With the
best document formatting tools, Word helps you organize and write your documents more effectively
effective.

•Mention what the parts of the Word interface are and explain their usefulness.
The first thing you need to do to start working with Word 2010 is to familiarize yourself with the parts that make it up.
that is to say, its interface and each of its parts in detail:

Quick Access Toolbar: Located in the upper left corner of Word 2010. In it, you will see the
commands you use the most like Save, Undo, and Redo.

-Quick Access Toolbar; The Ribbon: It is located at the top of the Word screen.
2010. There you will find all the commands you need to work, they are organized in tabs and
groups.

What is Google Docs and what is it used for?

Google Docs is a Google tool that allows you to create and edit documents online and can be accessed through
from a computer or device connected to the internet. With this word processor, the user can write
documents and writings that are stored in the cloud, that is, online. Google Docs are text pages
with format: colors, alignments, lists, links, images, etc. They have all the features that we can give to
a document with any modern word processor. Using Google Docs we can create letters,
writing jobs, office tasks, documents with project specifications... whatever we need. In
In this unit we will begin to study this first application of Google Drive. In it we will see everything necessary to
edit text documents, move, select, delete, copy, paste, and undo. We will also see how
search and replace words and different ways of viewing the same document. In the following units we will see
how to format these documents and how to use advanced tools in them. As we can remember from
In the previous unit, we opened the application using the New button in Google Drive, or by double-clicking on
an existing document.

•Mention what the parts of the Google Docs interface are and state their utility.
The Google Docs screen displays the following elements:

1. Application Home Menu. It presents a screen with all the documents hosted in our unit.
Google Drive to access them easily, as can be seen a little further on.

2. File name, highlight and move. The box on the left allows you to define the name of the document, the icon in
star shape allows you to add it to the starred files in Google Drive and the third icon allows you to define a
new storage folder.

3. Menu bar. It contains all the commands necessary for the creation of the document.

4. Toolbar. It is the set of icons with which we can also execute the commands of the
application.

5. Comments and Share. Allows adding comments to the document. The Share button allows indicating that
Users can view and/or edit the document.
 6. Writing area. Here we write and edit the document.

7. Page indicator. It is a label that shows our position in the document. We can also navigate through
the document shifting the bar.

8. Explore Button. Allows you to perform web searches related to the content of the document, so that
we can find references, images, etc.

What is a text document?

it is a file in which characters are stored in a certain format. This can have different extensions, which will be
explained later.

•Mention which extensions you know and what type of files they use.
Two general types of text files can be distinguished:

Plain Text File: It is one that contains only text without any kind of information about its
presentation and attributes such as color, type, or size of the font. It is also known as plain text.

Rich Text File: It is one that, in addition to the text, contains information about its appearance. These
Text files can also contain images or audio.

Activity 2: As assigned practice for this module 4, we must carry out the following statements:

First, we download the file named 'Template - Module 4' hosted on the platform, this is a type file.
PDF. It shows a series of instructions that must be carried out in this document further down.
Secondly, try to follow the steps outlined in the template. You must ensure to apply the formats and rules.
mentioned.
Third, upload this document with the answers to the questions and the results of following the steps of the template.

This template must be completed in the practical activity of module 4.

Contact the activity for any questions or inquiries.

How to make elbow macaroni soup with butter

Cook the pasta in 1 liter of water and add a piece of onion and a pinch of salt.
Cook for 8-9 minutes until al dente. Then, drain the water and set aside.
2. In a pot, heat the butter until it melts, keep it at a low temperature to ...
do not burn it.
3. Add the minced garlic clove and cook until lightly browned.

4. Finally, add the elbow macaroni, a pinch of rosemary, and a pinch of pepper.
ground, cook everything for 2 minutes.
5. Serve immediately and you will be able to enjoy this delicious elbow macaroni soup with cream.
butter.
Recipe
Ingredients Quantity observations
Water 1 liter Measure just right
Garlic 1 It must be fresh
Salt A pinch
Onion 1/2 In good condition
Note The ingredients can be mixed to taste.