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This is the ability to use Writer to edit documents.

Summary

A. A foundation user can use Writer to produce appropriate straightforward or routine documents. Any aspect that is unfamiliar will require support and advice from others.

Writer tools and techniques will be described as 'basic' because:

   * the software tools and functions will be pre-determined or commonly used; and
   * the techniques needed for text entry, manipulation and outputting will be straightforward or routine.

B. An intermediate user can use Writer to produce multi-step documents that are at times non-routine or unfamiliar. Any aspect that is unfamiliar may require support and advice from others.

Writer tools and techniques will be described as ‘intermediate’ because:

   * the software tools and functions will be at times non-routine or unfamiliar;
   * the choice of techniques will need to take account of a number of factors or elements; and
   * the user will take some responsibility for the inputting, manipulating and outputting of the information.

C. An advanced user can use Writer to produce complex and non-routine documents.

Writer tools and techniques will be described as ‘advanced’ because:

   * the software tools and functions will be complex and at times involve having the idea that there may be a tool or function to do something (eg improve efficiency or create an effect), exploring technical support, self-teaching and applying;
   * the techniques required will be multi-step and complex, and the process of selecting appropriate techniques may involve research, identification and application; and
   * the user will take full responsibility for the inputting, manipulating and outputting of the information.

At level 1, the competent person will A1. Enter and combine text and other information accurately within word processing documents

To demonstrate this competence they can A1.1 Identify what types of information are needed in documents

A1.2 Identify what templates are available and when to use them

A1.3 Use keyboard or other input method to enter or insert text and other information

A1.4 Combine information of different forms or from different sources within a document

A1.5 Enter information into existing tables, forms and templates

A1.6 Use editing tools to amend document content

A1.7 Store and retrieve document files effectively, in line with local guidelines and conventions where available

A2. Structure information within word processing documents

To demonstrate this competence they can A2.1 Create and modify tables to organise tabular or numeric information

A2.2 Select and apply heading styles to text

A3. Use word processing software tools to format and present documents

A3.1 Identify what formatting to use to enhance presentation of the document

A3.2 Select and use appropriate techniques to format characters and paragraphs

A3.3 Select and use appropriate page layout to present and print documents

A3.4 Check documents meet needs, using IT tools and making corrections as appropriate