DOCUMENTS
(Previously WORD PROCESSING)
The Documents module covers the main concepts and skills needed for common word processing tasks, such as creating, formatting, and finishing letters and other everyday documents.
With so many job roles now using essential ICT skills, workers need to demonstrate their ability to use word processing applications to produce workplace documents effectively. This module covers the knowledge and skills needed to create clearly presented, well-structured documents.
This module is suitable for a wide range of candidates who want to be able to work with documents effectively using a range of word processing applications.
ON COMPLETION OF THIS MODULE THE CANDIDATE WILL BE ABLE TO:
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Work with documents and save them in different file formats.
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Choose built-in options, such as the Help function, to enhance productivity.
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Create and edit small-sized word processing documents that will be ready to share and distribute.
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Apply different formats to documents to enhance them before distribution; recognise good practice in choosing the appropriate formatting options. Insert tables, images, and drawn objects into documents.
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Prepare documents for mail merge operations.
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Adjust document page settings.
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Check and correct spelling before finally printing documents
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THIS MODULE:
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Covers the key skills needed to use a word processing application.
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Can be applied to a range of word processing software from vendor packages to ‘freeware’.
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Certifies best practice in effective word processing software use.
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Developed with input from computer users, subject matter experts, and practising computer professionals from all over the world. This process ensures the relevance and range of module content.
ABOUT ICDL
IN THIS SECTION...
Essential Skills
Office Applications
Good Practice
SYLLABUS:
The Syllabus sets out the specific knowledge and skills that make up this module, as informed by input from subject matter experts from a wide range of computer societies and organisations.
Download the Word Processing Module Syllabus 5 (PDF)
Download the Word Processing Module Syllabus 6 (PDF)
DOCUMENTS SYLLABUS OVERVIEW:
CATEGORY
SKILL SET
Using the Application
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Working with Documents
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Enhancing Productivity
Document Creation
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Enter Text
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Select, Edit
Formatting
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Text
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Paragraphs
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Styles
File Management
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Introducing Files and Folders
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Organising Files and Folders
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Storage and Compression
Objects
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Table Creation
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Table Formatting
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Graphical Objects
Mail Merge
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Preparation
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Outputs
Prepare Outputs
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Setup
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Check & Print
SAMPLE TESTS:
ICDL provides sample tests to enable potential candidates and employers to understand documents in more depth and prepare for testing.
Please note: Answers are provided for the multiple-choice questions of the sample papers, please refer to ICDL training materials for information on practical tasks
PREVIOUS SYLLABUS VERSION
Syllabus version 5.0 is still in use during a period of transition to syllabus version 6.0.