Adding and removing text

Computing

Exploring the keyboard

Make changes to text

Exploring the toolbar

Choosing formatting tools

Comparing digital writing to using a pencil

This unit covers various aspects of using a computer to create and manipulate text. Pupils will become familiar with using a keyboard and mouse to enter and remove text. They will consider how to change the look of their text, and will be able to justify their reasoning for making these changes.

Digital writing

What is the process of using a keyboard to input text called?

What key do you press to create a space between words?

Which key is used to remove text one character at a time?

What can a keyboard help you do on a computer?

moving down to the next line in a word processor

Which of these is NOT a function of a keyboard?

What could you use to write stories on a computer?

Which key starts a new line in a word processor?

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