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The font 'Jokerman' would be most suitable for a party invitation.

Word Processing

Word processors help you write, edit, and improve your work. In this quiz, practise using tools like copy, paste, and formatting to make writing neat and easy to read.

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Fascinating Fact:

Copy and paste lets you move text without retyping it. This helps when you want to reorder sentences or fix a mistake.

In KS2 ICT, pupils learn how word processing makes writing easier. They practise editing text, changing fonts and layout, and using tools like spellcheck to produce clear, well-presented work.

Key Terms

Word processor: A program for typing and editing text, like Word or Google Docs.
Formatting: Changing how text looks, such as size, bold, or alignment.
Spellcheck: A tool that helps find and correct spelling mistakes.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is word processing in KS2 ICT?

Word processing means using a computer program to type, edit, and present writing. It includes changing the layout, fixing mistakes, and making text easy to read.

How do I copy and paste on a computer?

Highlight the text, choose Copy, then click where you want it and choose Paste. Many computers also use keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V.

Why is formatting useful in word processing?

Formatting helps organise writing so it is clearer. Headings, spacing, and bold text can make key information stand out and help the reader follow your work.

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1 .

The font 'Jokerman' would be most suitable for which of these documents?

A report on endangered animals

A report on flood damage

Instructions for solving two-step maths problems

A party invitation

The other three documents are about serious subjects so would need a more formal font

2 .

Which button on the toolbar would you use to italicise a word?

Bold

Italic

Underline

Highlighter

You can also italicise by highlighting the text, using right click, and then using left click to select the Italics button

3 .

What does a word processing package allow you to add and manipulate (change)?

Text, images, shapes and sound

Text, images, shapes and tables

Text, videos, sound clips and graphs

Pictures, videos and sound

You can add several different types of image, such as photos, drawings, shapes, clip art and graphs. You can also add hyperlinks to word documents

4 .

If you wanted to use one capital letter (e.g. at the beginning of your name) you would press two keys at the same time: the letter you need and which other key?

Delete

End

Shift

Ctrl

The shift key is sometimes marked with an arrow pointing up, rather than with the word 'shift'. There are two shift keys so you can easily reach them with your left or right hand

5 .

Highlighted text can be manipulated (changed) in which of the following ways?

By changing the colour

By changing the size

By changing the font

All of the above

It can also be highlighted, underlined or put into bold or italic letters

6 .

To decorate the edges of a word document, you would add which of the following?

Italics

A watermark

A page border

Highlighted text

To add a border click the 'Page Layout' tab. Then select the 'Page Borders' button. This is usually in the 'Page Background' menu on the toolbar but is sometimes found under 'Margins'

7 .

Which key would you press if you wanted to type only in CAPITAL letters?

Alt

Ctrl

Caps Lock

It is difficult to read text that is typed using only capital letters. If you find that capital letters are appearing when you type, then pressing the Caps Lock key will allow you to type in lower case

8 .

Choosing 'landscape' for your page layout will do what to it?

The page's width / breadth will be greater than its height

The page's height will be greater than its width / breadth

The page will look attractive, like a landscape

The page will have a beautiful landscape for a background

A portrait page layout will make a paper's height greater than its width

9 .

If you wish to move some text to another place in your document, what can you do?

Highlight it, right click, select 'cut', click the new position and select 'paste'

Highlight it, press 'delete', click the new position and select 'paste'

Highlight it, right click and select 'paste'

Highlight it, press backspace, click the new position and select 'paste'

If you wanted to write the same words more then once you could use 'Copy' and 'Paste' rather than 'Cut' and 'Paste'. This would leave the first set of words in your document

10 .

Using 'click and drag' with a photo or picture, what can you change?

Its colour

Its size

Its transparency

Its brightness

If you click on the top or side of a picture before dragging, you will change its proportions - to keep proportions the same, click on the corner of the image before dragging

Author: Sheri Smith (PhD English Literature, English Teacher & Quiz Writer)

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