Introduction to MS Word
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Week 2: Overview
In this week, learners will be introduced to Microsoft Word as one of the most widely used productivity tools for creating and editing text-based documents. The aim of this week is to help the learners understand the basic interface, features, and functions of Microsoft Word, and to explore how productivity tools assist in both academic and professional environments. -
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By the end of the week, learners will be able to:
- Identify the Microsoft Word interface (ribbon, toolbar, workspace).
- Insert elements: images, tables, page numbers, headers/footers.
- Apply basic formatting: fonts, alignment, spacing, styles.
- Create, save, and print Word documents.
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Engage with this assessment before going to the lesson content, to engage your prior knowledge and prepare yourself for the content itself.
This is a drag and drop activity.
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Microsoft Word is a word processing application used for creating, editing, formatting, and printing professional documents. It offers tools for manipulating text, inserting images and tables, adjusting page layout, and applying consistent formatting styles across a document. Understanding how to use features such as headers, footers, bullet points, and page numbering contributes to the development of clean, structured, and readable documents suitable for both academic and professional contexts.
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The use of productivity tools extends beyond Microsoft Word. Tools like Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint complement Word by providing specialized functions such as data organization, analysis, and visual presentation. Cloud-based platforms, such as Google Docs, offer collaborative features that allow multiple users to work on the same document simultaneously from different locations. This shift toward cloud computing highlights the importance of digital literacy in managing and sharing information effectively.
Familiarity with productivity software enhances communication, supports organization, and improves efficiency in completing digital tasks. These tools form the foundation for digital engagement in a wide range of environments, enabling users to produce high-quality work and collaborate more effectively in the digital age.
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These below are this week's slides.
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Complete this weeks Activity on MS Word
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Opened: Sunday, 11 May 2025, 12:00 AMDue: Thursday, 21 May 2026, 12:00 AM
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