UNIT-1: DIGITAL DOCUMENTATION (ADVANCED) USING LIBREOFFICE WRITER Notes Class 10th IT Notes
UNIT-1: DIGITAL DOCUMENTATION (ADVANCED) USING LIBREOFFICE WRITER
Chapter 1: Introduction to Styles
What are Styles?
Definition: Styles are pre-defined formatting sets that you can apply to text, paragraphs, pages, or other elements in your document with just one click.

Real-life Example: Think of styles like dress codes:
- “Formal” = Business suit (like Heading 1 style)
- “Casual” = Jeans and t-shirt (like Normal text style)
- “Sports” = Track suit (like Quote style)
Types of Styles in LibreOffice Writer:

1. Paragraph Styles
- Controls entire paragraph formatting
- Includes font, size, alignment, spacing, indentation
- Example: Like setting rules for a whole classroom – everyone follows the same seating arrangement

2. Character Styles
- Formats selected text within a paragraph
- Changes font, color, size of specific words
- Example: Like highlighting important words with a marker in your notebook
3. Page Styles
- Controls page layout, margins, headers/footers
- Example: Like choosing different notebook types – ruled, graph paper, blank
4. Frame Styles
- Formats text boxes and graphics frames
- Example: Like decorating photo frames differently

5. List Styles
- Formats numbered or bulleted lists
- Example: Like making shopping lists vs. ranking lists
Benefits of Using Styles:
- Consistency: All headings look the same
- Time-saving: Change formatting everywhere at once
- Professional appearance: Documents look organized
- Easy navigation: Create automatic table of contents
Creating and Updating a Style
Creating a New Style:
- Method 1 – From Selection:
- Format text as desired
- Select the formatted text
- Press F11 to open Styles sidebar
- Click “New Style from Selection”
- Name your style
- Method 2 – From Scratch:
- Open Styles sidebar (F11)
- Right-click in styles list
- Select “New”
- Configure all settings
- Click OK

Real-life Example: Like creating a recipe – you can either modify an existing dish or create entirely new one
Updating/Modifying a Style:
- Right-click on style name in sidebar
- Select “Modify”
- Change settings as needed
- Click OK
- All text using that style updates automatically!
Example: Like changing school uniform design – once changed, everyone wearing it looks different
Chapter 2: Working with Images
Inserting an Image in a Document
Methods to Insert Images:
- Insert Menu Method:
- Insert → Image
- Browse and select image
- Click Open

- Drag and Drop:
- Simply drag image file into document
- Copy-Paste:
- Copy image from anywhere
- Paste in document (Ctrl+V)
Real-life Example: Like putting photos in a photo album – you can glue them, slide them in pockets, or use adhesive corners
Modifying an Image

Image Editing Options:
- Resize:
- Click image to show handles
- Drag corners to resize proportionally
- Tip: Hold Shift while dragging to maintain aspect ratio
- Crop:
- Right-click → Crop Image
- Drag handles to hide unwanted parts
- Example: Like cutting extra parts from a printed photo
- Rotate/Flip:
- Right-click → Rotate or Flip
- Choose rotation angle or flip direction
- Adjust Colors:
- Right-click → Properties
- Adjust brightness, contrast, transparency
- Example: Like using photo filters on your phone
- Add Borders/Effects:
- Format → Image → Borders
- Add shadows, 3D effects
Drawing Objects

LibreOffice Writer includes basic drawing tools:
- Shapes:
- Insert → Shape
- Draw rectangles, circles, arrows, stars
- Use: Create diagrams, flowcharts
- Text Boxes:
- Insert → Text Box
- Add text anywhere on page
- Example: Like sticky notes on your notebook
- Lines and Arrows:
- Connect ideas
- Show relationships
- Example: Like drawing mind maps
Positioning Image in the Text

Wrap Options:
- No Wrap:
- Image sits on its own line
- Text above and below only
- Example: Like a full-page advertisement in newspaper
- Page Wrap:
- Text flows around all sides
- Example: Like water flowing around a rock
- Optimal Wrap:
- Text wraps on best side automatically
- Saves space
- Through:
- Text appears behind/in front of image
- Example: Like watermark on currency notes
- Tight Wrap:
- Text follows image contours closely
- Example: Like fitting puzzle pieces
Anchoring Images:
- To Paragraph: Moves with paragraph
- To Character: Moves with specific text
- To Page: Stays at fixed position
- As Character: Treats image like a large letter

Chapter 3: Advanced Features of Writer
Table of Contents (TOC)

What is TOC?
A Table of Contents is an organized list of chapters and sections with page numbers.
Real-life Example: Like the index in your textbook – helps you find topics quickly
Creating Automatic TOC:
- Step 1: Apply Heading styles to chapter titles
- Heading 1 for main chapters
- Heading 2 for sub-sections
- Heading 3 for sub-sub-sections
- Step 2: Insert TOC
- Insert → Table of Contents and Index
- Choose “Table of Contents”
- Select options
- Click OK
- Benefits:
- Updates automatically
- Clickable links to sections
- Professional appearance
Updating TOC:
- Right-click on TOC
- Select “Update Index”
- Choose “Update entire index”
Using Templates
What are Templates?
Templates are pre-designed documents with set formatting, styles, and layout.
Real-life Example: Like using a fill-in-the-blanks form – structure is ready, you just add content
Types of Templates:
- Letter templates: For formal/informal letters
- Resume templates: For job applications
- Report templates: For projects
- Certificate templates: For awards
Creating a Template:
- Design your document
- File → Templates → Save as Template
- Name and categorize
- Use anytime by File → New → Templates
Benefits:
- Saves time
- Ensures consistency
- Professional results
- Reusable
Track Changes Feature
What is Track Changes?
A feature that records all edits made to a document, showing who made what changes and when.
Real-life Example: Like a teacher marking corrections on your assignment with red pen – you can see all suggestions
How to Use:
- Enable Track Changes:
- Edit → Track Changes → Record
- Or press Ctrl+Shift+C
- Making Changes:
- Additions appear in different color
- Deletions show as strikethrough
- Each user gets different color
- Review Changes:
- Edit → Track Changes → Manage
- Accept or Reject each change
- Add comments for discussion
Benefits:
- Collaboration: Multiple people can suggest edits
- Version Control: See document evolution
- Accountability: Know who changed what
- Learning: Understand why changes were made
Practical Uses:
- Group projects
- Teacher feedback
- Document reviews
- Editing assignments
Tips for Success:
- Practice each feature hands-on
- Use keyboard shortcuts for efficiency
- Experiment with different options
- Save your work frequently
- Create your own examples
Remember: The best way to learn these features is by doing. Open LibreOffice Writer and try each feature as you study!
