Document Formatting and Information Literacy

List the common elements of a formatted document.

• margin

• font

• layout

• alignment

• bulleting and numbering

Explain the benefits of producing formatted documents.

• Formatted documents look clearer and more organized.

• Formatted documents are reader-friendly.

• We can format documents like reports, assignments, and essays using a Word processor

What are the benefits of applying formatting to a Word document?

• Page formatting in Word allows you to enhance the appearance of documents.

• To make the document look more attractive and organized.

What are the elements of Page formatting?

• page borders

• headers and footers

• page margins

• watermarks

• page orientation

How can you insert a watermark with the text 'Page Formatting' in a Word document?

What are the benefits of editing images using a digital tool?

Where do you think the skill of image editing is most applicable?

Mention some of the basic image effects that can be applied using Paint.NET.

• Rectangle/Ellipse Select: Create rectangular or elliptical selections.

• Lasso: Freeform selection for irregular shapes.

• Magic Wand: Select areas with similar colors.

• Line/Curve Tool: Draw lines and curves on the image.

• Text Tool: Add text and captions to the image.

What is an email?

• Email (electronic mail) is the exchange of digital messages from one computer user to one or more recipient through a network facility.

• Email is an internet service that allows people who have an e-mail address (accounts) to send and receive electronic letters.

What are the features of an email?

• Send messages

• Manage spam (junk mail)

• Receive messages

• Create, modify and delete folders

• Create forwarders and auto responders