e-Consult | Revision Qns

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A student is creating a report using Microsoft Word for an IGCSE ICT assignment. The report needs to include the student's name, the date the report was submitted, and the page number in the header of each page. Describe, step-by-step, how the student would add these elements to the header of the document. Include specific terminology related to Word's header functionality.

To add the student's name, date, and page number to the header of a Microsoft Word document, the student should follow these steps:

Go to the Insert tab on the Ribbon.

In the Header & Footer group, click on Header. This will activate the header area at the top of the page.

To insert the student's name, click on Picture (or Text Box if a more precise placement is needed). Insert a text box and type the student's name. Format the text box as desired (font, size, etc.).

To insert the date, again use Picture or Text Box. Insert a text box and type the date. The student could also use the Insert tab, Quick Parts group, and then Field... to insert the current date automatically.

To insert the page number, click on Picture or Text Box. Insert a text box and type the following code: <--Page-->. This will automatically insert the page number. Alternatively, use Insert tab, Quick Parts group, and then Field... and select Page Number.

To ensure the header appears on every page, click on Link to Previous in the Header & Footer Tools | Design tab (which appears when the header is active). This links the current header to the previous one.

Finally, close the header by clicking on Close Header and Footer in the Header & Footer Tools | Design tab.

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A student is designing a report and wants to include an image alongside a short description. The image is wider than the text description. Explain how the student can ensure the text wraps around the image to create a visually appealing layout. Describe the steps involved and the benefits of using this technique.

To wrap text around an image, the student should use the 'Wrap Text' feature in their word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs). This feature allows the text to flow around the image, creating a more integrated and visually appealing layout.

Steps Involved:

Insert the image into the document.

Select the text that needs to wrap around the image.

Right-click on the image and choose 'Wrap Text' from the context menu.

Select one of the wrapping options:

Square: The text will wrap to fill the entire width of the image.

Tight: The text will wrap to fit within the image's width, with minimal spacing. This is usually the most readable option.

Above and Below: Text wraps above and below the image.

Benefits of using text wrapping around images:

Improved visual appeal: Creates a more dynamic and engaging layout.

Better readability: Keeps the text and image together, making it easier to understand the relationship between them.

Efficient use of space: Utilizes the available space effectively, preventing wasted areas on the page.

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Question 2: Explain the benefits of using headers and footers in a document. Provide at least three distinct advantages.

Using headers and footers offers several benefits:

Navigation: Headers and footers can include page numbers, making it easier for readers to navigate through a long document.

Identification: They allow for consistent inclusion of document titles, author names, or company logos, enhancing professionalism and identification.

Information Display: Headers and footers can be used to display relevant information such as dates, file names, or version numbers.

Consistency: Ensures that key information is consistently displayed on every page of the document.

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