Word Processing Basics

What is Word Processing?

Word processing refers to the creation, editing, formatting, and printing of text documents using specialized software. It allows users to type, modify, and organize text efficiently, making it essential for personal, academic, and professional use.

Features of Word Processing Software

  • ✔ Creating & Editing Text – Type, copy, cut, and paste text.
  • ✔ Formatting – Change fonts, colors, alignment, and styles.
  • ✔ Tables & Images – Insert tables, pictures, and charts.
  • ✔ Spell Check & Grammar – Detect and correct errors.
  • ✔ Page Layout – Set margins, orientation, and headers/footers.
  • ✔ Saving & Exporting – Save in different formats (.docx, .pdf).

Popular Word Processing Software


Software NamePlatformFile Format
Microsoft WordWindows, macOS.docx, .doc, .pdf
LibreOffice WriterWindows, macOS, Linux.odt, .docx
Google DocsWeb-based.docx, .pdf, .odt
WPS Office WriterWindows, macOS, Linux.docx, .wps, .pdf
Apple PagesmacOS, iOS.pages, .docx
AbiWordWindows, Linux.abw, .docx

Uses of Word Processing Software

  • 📄 Office Work – Business letters, reports, memos.
  • 📚 Education – Assignments, projects, study notes.
  • 📖 Publishing – Books, newsletters, brochures.
  • 📂 Legal Documents – Contracts, agreements, forms.


Qus. 1 : Which of the following file extensions is not related to Libre Office Writer?

  1. .txt
  2. .doc
  3. .odt
  4. .csv
Qus. 2 : What is word processing in libreoffice?

  1. Draw
  2. Impress
  3. Calc
  4. Writer
Qus. 3 : What is the maximum Zoom percentage in LibreOffice writer?

  1. 200
  2. 100
  3. 500
  4. 600
Qus. 4 : In LibreOffice writer in which menu are commands like cut copy and paste?

  1. Edit
  2. View
  3. Insert
  4. File
Qus. 5 : In which menu the commands like bold, italic, underline are found in LibreOffice writer ?

  1. Style
  2. Format
  3. Edit
  4. Insert
Qus. 6 : Where we found the information related to the document ?

  1. Taskbar
  2. Title bar
  3. Menu Bar
  4. Status Bar
Qus. 7 : Which of the following technique selects a sentence in Writer ?

  1. Single click
  2. Double click
  3. Triple click
  4. None of the above
Qus. 8 : What is the default location of Save File in LibreOffice?

  1. Desktop
  2. Documents
  3. Download
  4. All of the above
Qus. 9 : Where is the text saved when cut and copied?

  1. In the recycle bin
  2. Taskbar
  3. Clipboard
  4. None of these
Qus. 10 : odt stands for :

  1. Open office writer document file
  2. Office writer document file
  3. Open document Text
  4. Office document file
Qus. 11 : Auto Correct entry can help to create?

  1. Replacements
  2. Exceptions
  3. Word Completions
  4. All the above
Qus. 12 : In order to copy the format of the text document in another text document we use

  1. Format Painter
  2. Copy Formatting
  3. Paint Formatting
  4. Clone Formatting
Qus. 13 : LibreOffice Writer which style option is not available ?

  1. Emphasis
  2. Strong Emphasis
  3. Quotation
  4. Double Quotation
Qus. 14 : Which of the following is the shortcut key used to break a line in libreoffice writer?

  1. Shift+Enter
  2. Ctrl+O
  3. Ctrl+M
  4. Ctrl+P
Qus. 15 : The term word processing was invented by

  1. IBM
  2. HP
  3. Intel
  4. Microsoft
Qus. 16 : A __________ is an application that allows the user to compose, format and edit simple documents

  1. Word Processing
  2. Email Utility
  3. Browser
  4. Word processor
Qus. 17 : What is LibreOffice Writer?

  1. A web browser
  2. A graphics editing software
  3. A word processing program
  4. A spreadsheet application
Qus. 18 : What is the File Extension for Libre office Writer?

  1. .oft
  2. .odt
  3. .oot
  4. .obd
Qus. 19 : <p>Match the following types of extension in LibreOffice with its application</p><p><br></p><table class="table table-bordered"><tbody><tr><td><b>LibreOffice Software</b></td><td><b>File Extension</b></td></tr><tr><td>1<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>LibreOffice Writer</td><td>A<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>.ods</td></tr><tr><td>2<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>LibreOffice Calc</td><td>B<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>.odp</td></tr><tr><td>3<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>LibreOffice Impress</td><td>C<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>.odt</td></tr><tr><td>4<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>LibreOffice Draw</td><td>D<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>.odg</td></tr><tr><td><br></td><td>E<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>.ott</td></tr><tr><td><br></td><td>F<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>.ots</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br></p>

  1. 1 → A, 2 → C, 3 → B, 4 → D
  2. 1 → C, 2 → D, 3 → A, 4 → B
  3. 1 → C, 2 → A, 3 → B, 4 → D
  4. 1 → D, 2 → B, 3 → C, 4 → A

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