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Word processor is an application software that is used to type text. In the previous class,
we have learnt how to open, save, print and close a document in Word. In this chapter, we
will learn to edit and format text.
Features of Word 2016
Word 2016 is a word processing software. It is developed by Microsoft
Corporation. Word can be used to:
1. type letters, stories, reports, etc. in a simple way.
2. copy and move the text wherever required.
3. save the document for future use.
4. changing case in the document.
5. check the document for spelling and grammatical errors.
6. insert pictures in the document.
Editing the Text
Making changes in the existing text is called editing the document. You can insert, delete
and change the text by using different features in Word. Let us learn about the various
editing tools of Word 2016.
Selecting Text
To make changes in the existing text, we need to select it. Look at the selected text in the
given image.
Selected text
Let us learn the methods to select text.
Selecting Text using a Keyboard
To select a letter on the right or Press Shift + or Shift +
left of the cursor
To select one line up or down Press Shift + or Shift +
To select a word on the right of
Press Ctrl + Shift +
the cursor
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