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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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