The Process and Skills

Activity Progress:

You can see which specific digital literacy skills are covered in the scenario by reading the list of outcomes for the activity:

By the end of this task you could achieve the following outcomes:

– Type and change the letter
– Change the appearance of the text
– Spell check the letter
– Print the letter
– Save the letter

Follow the steps in the table while typing a letter that will suit your individual needs.

1. Start Microsoft Word.
If you know how to start MS Word, then proceed by doing it.
If you do not know how to do this then click on:  See how »
After watching the demonstration return to your document and try it by yourself.
2. Proceed in the same way with each step.
Right-align text:
The address is usually right-aligned. Type the address. See how »
3. Save the letter: Remember to save your letter regularly while typing it. See how »
4. Type the letter: You will have to left-align the text
5. Select font and size: Select font and font size of your choice. See how »
6. Spell check the document: Conduct the spell check before finally saving and printing. See how »
7. Save the letter: Save the file before printing. See how »
8. Print the letter. See how »
9. Close Microsoft Word. See how »