Introduction to Word XP
Module 4
The cursor is the flashing vertical line that indicates where text will be inserted. By clicking in various positions on a page, you can reposition the cursor. The cursor can also be positioned by using the arrow keys-either alone or in combination with the Ctrl and Shift keys, and the Home, End, Page Up and Page Down keys. The mouse pointer assumes different appearances relative to its position in the window and its function. This module covers the following:
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Activity 1: Repositioning the cursor 1. Open the document Word Practice One that you downloaded in the previous module 2. Practice repositioning the cursor by using the mouse and the arrow keys. |
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The cursor can be repositioned anywhere within the text by using the mouse. Click and type where you want to insert text. The cursor can also be repositioned by using the arrow keys on your keyboard: left arrow one space left, right arrow one space right, down arrow one line down, up arrow one line up. Ctrl+Up arrow takes you to the beginning of the previous paragraph Ctrl+Down arrow takes you to the beginning of the next arrow Try out Ctrl+Left arrow, Ctrl+Right arrow, Home key, End key, Ctrl+Home, Ctrl+End, Page Up, and Page Down |
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Activity 2: Click and type pointer shapes 1. Make sure that Click and Type is turned on: On the Tools menu, click Options, click the Edit tab, select the Enable click and type check box, and then click OK. 2. Switch to print layout view or Web layout view. 3. In the document, move the pointer to a blank area where you want to insert text, graphics, or a table. Then, click to enable the Click and Type pointer. 4. The pointer shape indicates how the item will be formatted.
For example, if you point to the center of the page, the pointer
shape 5. Double-click, and then start typing text or insert an item as usual.
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indicates that the item will be centered.
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As you move the pointer into a specific formatting "zone," the pointer shape indicates which formatting will be applied: a left, center, or right-aligned tab stop; a left indent; or left or right text wrapping. |
You can use the Click and Type feature to quickly insert text, graphics, tables, or other items in a blank area of a document. Just double-click in a blank area, and Click and Type automatically applies the formatting necessary to position the item where you double-clicked. For example, to create a title page, double-click in the middle of a blank page and type a centered title. Then, double-click the lower-right margin of the page and type a right-aligned author name. |
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Activity 3: Other pointer appearances As you work with Word, you will notice other specialized mouse pointer appearances. |
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Other appearances of the mouse pointer include the Selection arrow (to the left of text you wish to select), the Sizing arrow (used to resize images), and the Moving symbol |
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You have now completed this module. Take a few minutes to review and practice what you have learned. If you are through for this session, close all programs, being sure to save any work. You may now begin the next module by clicking on the Back to Index link on this page and then clicking on the next module on the homepage of this course. |