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Writing On A Computer

Writing on a computer can be quick and fun. This quiz helps you practise typing, editing, and choosing the right tools to make your writing clear and neat.

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Fascinating Fact:

Spell check can help you spot some spelling mistakes. It does not always get everything right.

In KS1 Computing, writing on a computer means using a keyboard to type words, then improving your work by editing it. You can add spaces, use backspace or delete, and move the cursor to fix mistakes. Helpful tools like spell check can suggest changes, but you still need to read your writing carefully to make sure it says what you mean.

Key Terms

Keyboard: The set of keys you press to type letters, numbers, and symbols.
Cursor: The blinking line that shows where your next letter will appear.
Edit: To change writing by fixing mistakes, adding words, or taking words away.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do I fix a mistake when typing on a computer?

You can press backspace to remove the letter before the cursor, or use delete to remove the letter after the cursor. You can also click to move the cursor and then type again.

What is the cursor when I am typing?

The cursor is the blinking line on the screen that shows where the next letter or space will go. You can move it with the mouse or arrow keys.

Why is spell check not always correct?

Spell check looks for words that seem misspelt, but it cannot always understand what you mean. Some words are spelt correctly but are the wrong word for the sentence.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

There are lots of keys on a keyboard. Which of these are keys on a keyboard?

Backspace

Spacebar

Shift

All three of them

What do each of these keys do?

2 .

Sophie is typing on a computer. There is a flashing black line to tell her where she is. This is called a ______.

Cursor

Key

Mouse

Scanner

Sometimes cursors are coloured squares

3 .

Clicker and Word are programs to help you to write _______.

Sums

Codes

Stories

Databases

Have you used Clicker at school?

4 .

Harry is writing about what he did on holiday. He writes:

We were near the sea. We went to the beach everyday. I ____ in the sea.

What word does he choose?

Swimming

Swam

Swapped

Swapping

Sometimes writing using a computer is called word processing

5 .

Harry shows his story to his teacher. She says there are a few mistakes. She asks Harry to go back and put them right. Harry does this. This is called _______.

Editing

Recycling

Deleting

Saving

Harry’s teacher is pleased with him

6 .

Harry writes:

I went to bed at eight o’clock every night.

The word eight is in:

Italics

Capital letters

Bold

Thin

Bold makes words stand out

7 .

Harry also wrote:

It was sunny every day.

The word every is in:

Bold

Italics

Large

Small

Italics also make words stand out

8 .

The letters were only small. Harry wanted them to be bigger. So Harry changed the ____ of the letters.

Shape

Colour

Size

Sound

How letters look is called the format

9 .

Harry wrote a title for his story:

My Holiday

The title was:

In bold

In italics

In red

Underlined

Can you write a story called My Holiday?

10 .

Harry adds a picture to his story. His teacher says it is so good that she wants to put it on the display board. So, Harry presses:

Delete

Backspace

Shutdown

Harry sends his story to the printer

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Using a computer to write

Author: David Bland (Former Physics Teacher, KS1 Science & Geography Quiz Writer)

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