ERIC ED272184: Microcomputers: Word Processing. Evaluation Guides pdf

ERIC ED272184: Microcomputers: Word Processing. Evaluation Guides

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Designed to provide guidance in selecting the appropriate microcomputer-based word processing program, this document discusses the key characteristics of word processing software, including formatting, editing, merging, and printing. Possible capabilities of word processing features are identified, i.e., indent, tab, center, creation of footnotes, insertion, deletion, text movement or copy, word search and/or replacement, spelling checkers, margin justification, headers and footers, sequential printing of multiple files, interruption and resumption of printing, and display of formatted text. Eleven uses of word processing programs are listed, and suggestions are made for selecting the appropriate software package: (1) describe projected uses of the program; (2) identify the features needed; (3) plan ahead for new needs; (4) consider restraints (e.g., price, hardware, printer features) and user preferences that could prove limiting; (5) prioritize desired features; (6) examine and compare products; and (7) consider availability of support–will there be someone to talk to if problems arise after the purchase is made?

Lists of references and guidebooks in this series are appended. (JB

• Creator/s: ERIC
• Date: 1984
• Year: 1984
• Book Topics/Themes: ERIC Archive, Computer Software, Editing, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Guidelines, Layout (Publications), Microcomputers, Printing, Word Processing

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