Grade 7-Lesson 9: Keyboard and Word processing

Keyboard

Sections of the Keyboard

Typing/ Alphanumeric Keys consists of letters (Q to Z), numbers (1 to 0), symbols (<, >, #, @, *, &, $ etc.) and punctuations (?, :, ;, !, etc.).  These keys are normally used for typing. These keys can also be used to give command when they are used with control keys. 

Control Keys: These keys are used to perform different actions. And can be used alone or in combination with the other keys. Commonly used control keys are Ctrl, Windows Logo Key, Alt, Esc etc. 

Function Keys: Function keys are located at the top.  These keys are used to perform specific tasks. The function of these keys vary from program to program. While booting for an Intel Main Board, pressing F1 will take you to the BIOS settings. And in most of the Windows Programs, F1 will take you to the help dialogue window. F2 will let you rename a folder. 

Navigation Keys(Cursor Control Keys): Sometimes these keys are called cursor movement keys too. These keys enable you to navigate through documents or webpages. These include arrow keys, Home, End, Page Up, Page Down, Delete and Insert. 

Numeric Keypad: This part is great while entering numbers somewhere. These keys enable you to type digits quickly. These include 0 to 9 with +, -, Enter, Numlock etc. Not all keyboards have this section.

Indicator Lights: There are three indicators. One is for Num Lock, another is for Caps Lock and the other is for Scroll Lock.  

Purposes of Special Keys

* ESC-Escape: allows users to abort or cancel an operation.

*ALT-Alternate: a modifier key, used to change (alternate) the function of other pressed keys. 

*CTRL: a modifier key, when pressed with other keys perform special function. 

*SHIFT: a modifier key, used to type capital letters and upper characters on a key.

*CAPS LOCK: is a toggle key on a computer keyboard that causes all letters typed to be in uppercase until disabled.

*NUM LOCK-numeric/number lock: when click it enables or disables the numeric pad

 

Word Processing

Microsoft Word Window

 

 

• Title bar– a horizontal bar at the top of a window, bearing the name of the program and typically the name of the currently active document
• Menu bar-a horizontal bar, typically located at the top of the screen below the title bar, containing drop-down menus
• Standard toolbar– includes command buttons that let you quickly access many of the frequently used commands, such as Save, Open, Copy, and Paste.
• Formatting toolbar– enable the user to format selected text
• Ruler-a measurement tool found with some software programs that allow the program’s user to align graphics, text, tables, or other elements on a page. When enabled the horizontal ruler appears at the top of the document, and the vertical ruler is on the left-side of the document.
• Cursor-visual representation of where the text is going to start when you begin typing
• Vertical and horizontal scroll bars-located on the far right or bottom of a window that allows you to move the window viewing area up, down, left, or right.
• Status bar-a horizontal bar, typically at the bottom of the screen or window, showing information about a document being edited or a program running

 

 

Minimize: when clicked it hides a window but keep the application running and accessible.

Maximize: when clicked it allows the user to enlarge a window, usually making it fill the entire screen or the program window in which it is contained.

Close: allows a user to terminate a window from a program or the complete program.

Word Processing Activity

Create a Poster about your favourite animal using Microsoft Word.

For example: HORSES

Objective: To use word processing software to create documents, apply formatting to text and page, insert graphics and manipulate tables.

GRADED HOMEWORK

Word Processing- INDIVIDUAL WORK (20 marks)
Create a poster  for  Jordan’s Electronics Ltd. advertising the sale of electronic devices such as:

•  DVD players,
• Laptops,
• Desktop computers,
• Mobile phones,
• Cameras,
• Fans,
• Game consoles,
• Printers
• Etc

(At least 6 different items) 

*Heading-Bold and Italic                                                                                                                      *Page Orientation – landscape
* Page size: Letter
* Place the graphics/ pictures in a table 

SEE EXAMPLE BELOW:

Creativity/ Originality:                     5
Appropriate Font:                              2
Correct Orientation & size:             2
Graphics/ Pictures:                             4
Table                                                       5 (pictures and also details for each item)
Appropriate colour:                           2

NB: Student’s names, grade and teacher’s name should be on their work.

Teacher will advise students of DUE DATE

Reference

*http://www.informationq.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/computer-keyboard-layout.jpg

*http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BpWwwPcvbRk/UxNbHFtbb7I/AAAAAAAADHc/4taPaCZr4P8/s1600/Keyboard+Parts.png

*http://www.markspcsolution.com/2014/03/understanding-parts-of-keyboard.html

*http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/c/capslock.htm

*http://flylib.com/books/2/406/1/html/2/images/05fig03.jpg

*http://www.sumtercountylibrary.org/108.png

*support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/191178

*http://www.computerhope.com/