By: Carmen Willings teachingvisuallyimpaired.com Updated June 9, 2019
Word processing skills follow a natural extension and application of keyboarding skills. The student should learn to independently use a word processor to create, proofread, edit and print a document. Becoming familiar with the shortcuts will help the students complete assignments faster and minimize the need to locate the pointer or cursor, thus reducing visual fatigue or possible neck strain. This is particularly important for students to learn when accessibility features cannot be accessed or screen magnification is not accessible.
The following is a list of
Window's built-in shortcut keys. These shortcuts are for computers with a Win
Logo Key on the keyboard. Some of these may not be available or may have
different actions depending on your software. To find shortcuts specific to
your computer (if these do not work), use a search engine and search
"keyboard commands without a mouse". I developed the following forms
for quick reference when I am instructing students on keyboarding skills. You
can click on the bottom corner to enlarge the form or download and print it for
your reference.
Word Processing Instruction
Students can be instructed in using Windows Keystrokes for needed applications and use Word Processing Software to complete written assignments with few errors per assignment. Students will also need to be instructed in how to use the internet including how to open the browser, read a web page, activate a link, utilize the search command, type in an internet address and locate a page.
The student will also need to be instructed on how to:
Open the main menu;
Open the word processor
Create a document
Use cursor tracking keys to move the cursor
Use the backspace key to delete text
Open a document
Go to the top/end of the file;
Read the document;
Move forward/back by character, word, line
Use spell check
Proofread/edit documents for errors;
Delete by character, word, sentence;
Insert text;
Insert tabs at new paragraph;
Center lines;
Print/emboss documents;
And completes homework assignments.
Download and/or Print the Shortcut Keys on the Printables page