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Descy, Don – Technology Connection, 1996
Provides instruction for creating a home page on the World Wide Web. Highlights include Hypertext Markup Language, word processing programs, how to import graphics from other Web pages and link them to your page, and how to create your own graphics. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Hypermedia, Word Processing
Koga, James S. – Online, 1989
Discussion of lack of room when downloading long searches onto a word processor focuses on three remedies: (1) choosing the right word processor; (2) using a utility program, such as CHOP2 or SPLIT.EXE; and (3) using the EDLIN program, which is part of a DOS disk. (five references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Microcomputers, Online Searching, Word Processing
Cribbs, Margaret A. – Online, 1988
Examines features of currently available electronic spelling checkers to assist in purchasing decisions. Hardware considerations are discussed, and several standalone checkers for the IBM and Macintosh are described, as well as checkers included with word processing programs. Ordering information for the programs is included. (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Evaluation Criteria, Microcomputers, Purchasing
Casella, Vicki – Instructor, 1986
A class newsletter can help students learn about each other while they gain important social, writing, and interviewing techniques. Computer programs to produce a newsletter, to do word processing, and to manage data are described. (MT)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Courseware, Minicomputers, News Writing
Ristroph, John H. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1987
Presents methods for preparing technical documents on microcomputers by modifying WordStar and using inexpensive software to create scientific symbols and other characters needed. Procedures are described for use with a Zenith A-100 microcomputer and an Epson FX dot matrix printer, and may be adapted for other configurations. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Microcomputers, Tables (Data), Technical Writing
Casella, Vicki – Instructor, 1987
Strategies developed by teachers for using word processing software in writing programs for grades K-6 are presented. These strategies will work with just one computer in a classroom. Two software programs are described. (MT)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Elementary Education, Word Processing
Grosch, Audrey N. – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1989
Discusses shareware and public domain software for MS-DOS systems that are available through bulletin board systems (BBS). Problems with computer viruses are discussed; shareware available for communications, database and file management, spreadsheets, word processing, and menuing software is described; and source information for software is…
Descriptors: Database Management Systems, Electronic Mail, Menu Driven Software, Microcomputers
McWilliams, Peter – Popular Computing, 1982
Describes the kinds of computer equipment needed for a personal word processing system. The characteristics and capabilities of specific devices, including keyboards, printers, and disk drives, are discussed. (JL)
Descriptors: Computers, Electronic Equipment, Equipment Evaluation, Input Output Devices
Low, Lafe – InCider, 1986
Uses of Apple II microcomputers with special-education students are described. Many such students can overcome handicaps with the computers. Use of word processing, the role of motivation, and individual attention are stressed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Education, Individual Needs, Instruction

Crawford, Walt – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Suggests factors to be considered in planning for the purchase of a microcomputer, including budgets, benefits, costs, and decisions. Major uses of a personal computer are described--word processing, financial analysis, file and database management, programming and computer literacy, education, entertainment, and thrill of high technology. (EJS)
Descriptors: Budgeting, Computer Literacy, Cost Effectiveness, Decision Making
Kater, David – Popular Computing, 1984
Discusses print quality, speed, print modes, buffers, and character sets of daisy-wheel and dot-matrix printers; briefly reviews features needed to print graphics and color; and presents a chart listing over 30 typical daisy-wheel and dot-matrix printers for comparison of features and price. (MBR)
Descriptors: Color, Comparative Analysis, Computer Graphics, Costs

Block, David; Kalyoncu, Aydan – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
Examination of the emergence of microcomputer word processing in the library environment highlights library applications, hardware considerations, evaluations of four word processing programs (Apple Writer II, Screen Writer II, Magic Wand, WordStar), and "nonperformance" factors that influence selection of word processing package. Ten…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Equipment Evaluation, Guidelines

Davison, Ned J. – CALICO Journal, 1983
A simple Atari computer program in BASIC that searches a word, element, or phrase in a text, displays it in context on the screen, and provides for formatted paper copy, when desired, is presented. (MSE)
Descriptors: Computational Linguistics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Indexes
Blair, John C., Jr. – Database, 1982
Outlines the important factors to be considered in selecting a database management system for use with a microcomputer and presents a series of guidelines for developing a database. General procedures, report generation, data manipulation, information storage, word processing, data entry, database indexes, and relational databases are among the…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Data Processing, Databases, Guidelines

Crawford, Walt – Information Technology and Libraries, 1991
Discusses various choices available for desktop publishing systems. Four categories of software are described, including advanced word processing, graphics software, low-end desktop publishing, and mainstream desktop publishing; appropriate hardware is considered; and selection guidelines are offered, including current and future publishing needs,…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software Selection, Cost Effectiveness, Desktop Publishing
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