Basic Word 2000 (Basic Open Office and Star Office) - Softcover

Basic Word 2000 will help teachers and parents to give children a head start in word processing as required by the National Curriculum at Key Stages 2 and 3 using Word 2000. This book is suitable for whole class, group and individual teaching. It is divided into a series of lessons that gradually introduce the fundamentals of word processing using Microsoft Word 2000 (can also be used with Word '97). Technical vocabulary is gradually introduced to enable ease of communication. Each chapter is carefully designed to clearly show pupils how to perform various tasks that they can follow at their own pace with minimal teacher assistance. Ideal for children aged 8-13 and a useful introduction to new ICT teachers. Topics include: Choosing a Format About Fonts Using Graphics Longer Documents Check that Spelling! Cutting and Pasting Drawing Tools Bullets and Borders

Pat Heathcote has worked as a programmer and systems analyst, and has many years of experience in teaching Computing and Information Technology. She has served as an Assistant Examiner with AQA and is on the Subject Committee for Computing. She is now a full-time author and publisher. Jo Vincent has over 25 years of teaching experience with pupils of Primary and Secondary ages in both the Maintained and Independent sectors.