What is this section about?

This section will help you learn how to use a word processor. Word processing is one of two applications that you will learn to use in this unit.

What will I learn?

At the end of this section, you will be able to:

• understand how a word processor is used
• edit text in AppleWorks, a word processing application
• save and print a AppleWorks document
• close down AppleWorks.

How long should it take to do this?

You should complete this section in about six to eight hours.

What do I need?

You will need access to a computer with AppleWorks installed.

You will also need the files Certificate, Advert and Menu. Your tutor will have put these files in a folder in the computer for you. This folder has your name on it.

Your tutor will show you how to find your folder.

How will I be assessed on my work in this section?

Your tutor will give you an assessment task very like the activities that you do in this section. This task may be linked to other subjects you are studying.

Your tutor will give you the assessment task when you are ready for it. Your tutor will watch you doing it to make sure that it is your own work.

The task will test if you can use the word processing application.

You can be reassessed if necessary.