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Be able to use a word processor or typewriter
Select and use functions of a word processor or typewriter, including:
- setting margins
- line spacing
- alignment
- ways of emphasising text
- inserting page numbers
- underlining text
- printing
Be able to key in and format text from recorded material, using a screen reader
Key in text from recorded material, including:
- capitalisation
- punctuation
- paragraphing
Key in text to specified layouts, including:
- business letter
- memo, press release, file note
- article, report
Be able to interpret implied and explicit instructions
Complete work within set timescales
Select stationery appropriate for document type
Use consistent style and presentation, including:
- clear line space before and after separate items in documents
- display of date, measurement, weight, time, money, figures, dashes and hyphens
Comply with instructions for production of business letters and memos, including:
- inserting today’s date and postdating
- inserting a special mark
- indicating enclosures
Expand specific abbreviations, ensuring correct spellings
Correct specified errors
Correctly insert apostrophes
Apply English spelling, punctuation and grammar
Make amendments to text
Be able to incorporate information from another source
Incorporate information from a separate source
Understand how to check documents for accuracy
Check documents for accuracy, correcting mistakes as necessary