DESCRIPTION: This new Basic Word Processing course uses the free OpenOffice.org Writer software to review computer concepts and guide the student through the essential skills needed to create effective documents. You will learn to navigate documents; open and save files; and use menus, toolbars and shortcuts.

Formatting characters and paragraphs plus editing skills, including cut, copy and paste, are covered. Tables, page layout, headers and footers, and printing envelopes complete the course. Examples and exercises reinforce learning. A free OpenOffice.org software CD will be handed out in class along with installation instructions.