Word Processing Skills

A word processor turns ideas into a clear, professional document.

Formatting for Readability

Use heading styles instead of manually enlarging text. Keep body text between 11 and 12 points, use one font family, and leave space between paragraphs. Consistent formatting helps the reader.

Lists and Tables

Use bullet lists for items without order and numbered lists for steps. Use a table when information has rows and columns, such as a timetable or a list of results.

Before You Submit

• Run a spell check, then read it yourself.
• Check that images have captions or alt text.
• Use page numbers for longer documents.
• Save as .docx for editing or .pdf for final submission.

Practice

1. Create a one-page document with a title, two headings and a bullet list.
2. Insert a three-column table and fill it with a simple timetable.
3. Proofread a paragraph and correct three errors.

Recap

Clear documents use consistent headings, readable text, suitable lists and tables, and careful proofreading.