Answers to LibreOffice Writer Questions
Part A: Select the correct option
1. LibreOffice Writer is an example of a Word processing application.
2. Which option would you use to create a new document in LibreOffice Writer? File > New
> Text Document
3. Which part of LibreOffice Writer contains options like File, Edit, and View? Menu Bar
4. What is the default file format used to save documents in LibreOffice Writer? .odt
Part B: Answer the following questions
1. What is a word processor? Name three popular word processors. A word processor
is a software application used to create, edit, format, and print text-based documents.
Three popular word processors are: Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and LibreOffice
Writer.
2. What are the four major operations possible with LibreOffice Writer? The four major
operations possible with LibreOffice Writer are:
○ Creating a new document.
○ Editing and formatting existing documents.
○ Saving and opening documents.
○ Printing documents.
3. What are the options to save a document? You can save a document in LibreOffice
Writer using the following options:
○ File > Save (for the first time or to save changes to an existing file).
○ File > Save As (to save a copy with a new name or in a different location).
○ Using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + S.
4. What is cursor? Mention different keys that are used to move cursor in a document.
The cursor is a blinking vertical line that indicates where the next character will be typed.
Different keys used to move the cursor include:
○ Arrow keys (Up, Down, Left, Right) to move one character or line at a time.
○ Home to move to the beginning of a line.
○ End to move to the end of a line.
○ Page Up to move one screen up.
○ Page Down to move one screen down.
○ Ctrl + Home to move to the beginning of the document.
○ Ctrl + End to move to the end of the document.
5. What is a beam? The term "beam" is not a standard term in word processing. It is likely
a typo or a non-standard name for the I-beam pointer, which is the shape the cursor
takes when you hover over text, indicating that you can click to place the insertion point.
6. List different LibreOffice Writer menus. The main menus in LibreOffice Writer include:
○ File
○ Edit
○ View
○ Insert
○ Format
○ Styles
○ Table
○ Form
○ Tools
○ Window
○ Help
7. Explain the use of Navigator. The Navigator is a tool in LibreOffice Writer that helps
you quickly navigate through a document. It provides a hierarchical list of elements in the
document, such as headings, tables, images, and bookmarks. By clicking on an item in
the Navigator, you can instantly jump to that part of the document, which is particularly
useful for long and complex files.