Using Styles | IGCSE Information and Communication Technology Preparation - Year 11 PDF Download

Styles

• A style encompasses various formatting elements such as font face, size, color, text alignment, and others.
• Its primary function is to maintain uniformity in the formatting of your document.

Create and Modify Styles

• Creating a style involves selecting preferred formatting attributes and saving them as a new style.
• Styles can be modified by adjusting their formatting options and saving the updated settings.

Apply and Update Styles

• Applying a style is simple: select the text and choose the desired style.
• Updating a style results in all text utilizing that style within the document reflecting the changes.

Font Attributes

Font Face

• This refers to the font choice for the text, exemplified by options like Arial, Times New Roman, and Calibri.

Font Type

• Serif fonts have small lines attached to the ends of their letters, while Sans-serif fonts do not.
• Serif fonts are generally considered more traditional, while Sans-serif fonts are viewed as modern.

Font Size and Color

• Font size is typically measured in points, with one point equaling 1/72 of an inch.
• Font color can be any available color in the software's color palette.

Text Formatting

Text Alignment

• Alignment in text refers to its positioning within a document, with options like left, right, center, and fully justified (aligned to both margins).

Text Enhancement

• You have the option to emphasize important information by making the text bold, italicized, or underlined.

Spacing

• Adjusting paragraph spacing and line spacing can enhance the readability of content.
• Proper spacing ensures that text is well-organized and easy to follow.

Bullets

• Bullets aid in listing items efficiently and can be customized in terms of shape, alignment, and spacing.
• They help in presenting information in a clear and organized manner.