INTRODUCTION TO WORD PROCESSOR
For solutions to exercise
A. OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Multiple Choice Questions
1. (b) Acrobat
2. (c) At the bottom of the workspace
3. (a) Normal view
4. (d) Exit
5. (c) Using Open in File tab of Menu Bar
B. SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Short Answer Questions
1. Insert mode allows typing new characters at the cursor position, pushing existing text to the
right. Overtype mode replaces existing characters with the new ones. The Insert key or status
bar in Writer is used to toggle between these modes.
2. Viewing mode is used to display documents in different layouts such as Normal, Web, or Full
Screen. It helps in previewing how the document will look when printed, viewed online, or in
distraction-free full screen for easier reading or editing.
3. The standard toolbar provides quick access to frequently used options like New, Open, Save,
Print, Copy, Paste, and Undo. It remains consistent across LibreOffice applications and improves
productivity by reducing the need to navigate menus.
4. Word Processing is the creation, editing, formatting, and printing of text documents using
software like Writer or MS Word. It enables users to make professional documents that
include text, images, tables, and charts efficiently and accurately.
Long Answer Questions
1. Some widely used word processing software are:
i. Microsoft Word: A proprietary and powerful word processor with extensive features.
ii. LibreOffice Writer: A free, open-source tool included in the LibreOffice suite.
iii. Google Docs: A cloud-based word processor for collaborative editing.
iv. OpenOffice Writer: Similar to LibreOffice, offering offline document editing.
v. WPS Office: A free suite with a Writer component for document creation.
Each of these programs allows users to write, format, and share documents, and many offer
templates, spell-check, password protection, and online collaboration.
2. Block: A selected portion of text that acts as a unit for editing, formatting, copying, or deleting.
Format: The process of changing the appearance of text or layout using font styles, alignment, and
paragraph spacing.
Clipboard: A temporary storage area for copied or cut text/data, which can be pasted elsewhere
within or across documents.
3. The Status Bar in Writer is located at the bottom of the workspace and provides key document
details. It shows current page number, total word count, page style, and language. It also contains
toggles for Insert/Overwrite mode, selection mode, and view layout. There’s a slider to adjust zoom
level. Double-clicking or right-clicking some elements opens related dialog boxes. It remains
consistent across LibreOffice programs and helps in quick navigation and customization of the
document environment.
4. To save a password-protected document in Writer:
i. Go to File > Save As.
ii. In the Save dialog box, check the box labeled “Save with password.”
iii. Click Save.
iv. A new dialog will appear to enter and confirm your password.
v. Type your password twice and press OK. Now, the document can only be opened with the
correct password, securing it from unauthorized access.