GRADE X(10) PART B UNIT 1 (CHAPTER 1 TO 3)

Unit 1: Digital Documentation (Advanced) using LibreOffice Writer

Features of LibreOf fice writer -

LibreOffice Writer is a word processing software used for creating, editing,
and formatting documents.

It allows manual formatting and style-based formatting for professional documents.

Features include inserting images, tables, templates, and tracking changes.

Ch1. Introduction to Styles

1. What is a Style?

A style is a collection of formatting options that can be saved and applied to a document.
2. What is the importance of Styles?
Speeds up formatting.
Lets you focus on content instead of appearance.
Ensures uniform formatting.
Gives a professional look to the document.
3. What are the style categories available in Writer?
Page Style
Used for formatting pages
Includes: Page size, margins, headers/footers, background, borders
Paragraph Style
Used for formatting paragraphs
Includes: Tab stops, alignment, line spacing, borders
Character Style
Used on words/letters
Includes: Font size, color, emphasis, highlight
Frame Style
For formatting frames (containers for text, images, etc.)
Includes: Size, position, borders, text wrapping
List Style
Used to style lists
Includes: Numbering, bullets, numeric format
Table Style
Used for formatting tables
Includes: Borders, alignment, text/border colors, patterns
4. How will you access Styles option?
From the Menu Bar
From the Style Drop-down List
From the Sidebar Menu
Shortcut key: F11
5. How will you apply Styles in Writer?
Ans. Steps to apply styles in writer-
Select the text (word, paragraph, page, etc.)
Choose the style category from the Styles bar
Double-click the desired style to apply
6. What is Fill Format Mode ?
Fill Format mode is used to apply the same style to many places.
Steps to use fill format:
Open the document
Open Styles window, select style category and style
Click Fill Format button
Click at locations where style should be applied
To exit: click Fill Format button again or press Esc
7. How will you create a new style in writer?
Ans. We can create a new style in writer by using following methods -
Method 1: From Selection
Select and format the text
Choose style category
Click Style Action > New Style from Selection
Name the style in the dialog box
Click OK
Method 2: Drag and Drop
Select and format the text
Choose style category
Drag the text to the Style Menu
Name the new style and click OK
Note: Drag and Drop cannot be used to create a Page Style
8. How will you update a existing style in writer?
Ans. We can follow these steps to update a existing style in writer -
Select and format the text
Go to Style Menu
Click Update Selected Style under Style Action
9. How will you load styles from another template/document?
Ans. We can follow these steps to load styles from another template/ document-
Open Styles Menu > Click Load Styles
Choose category in dialog box
Select the source template/document
Choose types of styles to copy
Click OK

Chapter 2: Working with Images
1. What is the importance of images in a document?
Ans. Images in a document refer to visual elements such as photographs, drawings, charts or graphs.
Importance of images in a document:
Pictures make a document more attractive and easier to understand.
A picture can be a drawing, chart, photo, logo, or graph.
Common image file formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP.
2. What are the different methods to insert an image in a document?
Ans. We can insert an image in a document by following these methods -
(i) Using Insert Image Option
Place the cursor where you want to insert the image.
Click Insert > Image from the menu bar.
Select the image file and click Open to insert it.
(ii) Using Drag and Drop
Open the file browser (press Win + E).
Drag the image file and drop it into the document.
(iii) Using Copy and Paste
Copy the image using Ctrl + C from another document.
Paste it using Ctrl + V into the desired location.
(iv) Inserting Image by Linking
Stores only the reference of the image instead of embedding it.
Reduces the document size.
Shortcut: Drag and Drop while holding Ctrl + Shift.
3. How can we modify an image in LibreOffice Writer?
Ans. We can modify an image in writer using following options:
Image Toolbar Functions
Crop – Cuts off unwanted parts.
Flip (Horizontal/Vertical) – Mirrors the image.
Rotate (90° Left/Right) – Rotates the image.
Transparency – Makes the image lighter.
Colour Adjustments – Change brightness, contrast, and gamma.
Steps to Crop an Image
Select the image.
Click on the Crop Tool in the Image Toolbar.
Drag the handles to remove unwanted parts.
Click outside the image to finalize cropping.
Steps to Resize an Image
Click on the image to see eight sizing handles.
Drag corner handles to resize proportionally.
Drag side handles to resize horizontally or vertically.
Steps to Rotate an Image
Select the image.
Click the Rotate Tool in the Image Toolbar.
Drag the corner handles to rotate.
4. How can we draw objects and shapes?

Ans. Drawing Objects in LibreOffice Writer
Drawing Toolbar provides shapes, flowcharts, lines, and callouts.
To enable it: Go to View > Toolbars > Drawing.
Steps to Draw a Shape
Select a shape from the Drawing Toolbar.
Click and drag to draw the shape.
Resize or move it as needed.

5. How can we set or change the properties of drawing objects?

Setting or Changing Properties of Drawing Objects
The Drawing Object Properties Toolbar allows modifying properties like color, line width, and style.
Properties can be set before or after drawing the object.
Steps to Change Properties
Select the object from the Drawing Toolbar.
Click on the Drawing Object Properties Toolbar.
Modify the desired property (e.g., Fill Color, Line Style).
Apply the changes before or after drawing.
6. How can we resize and group objects in a document?
Resizing and Grouping Objects
Objects can be resized by dragging the handles at the edges or corners.
Holding the Shift key while resizing maintains the original proportions.
Grouping combines multiple shapes into a single object for easier movement and editing.
Steps to Group Objects
Select multiple objects while holding the Shift key.
Click on the Group Tool from the Drawing Object Properties Toolbar.
The objects behave as a single unit.
7. How can we position an image in text in LibreOffice Writer?
Positioning Image in Text - Arrangement, Anchoring, Alignment, and Text Wrapping control the position of an image in the document.
Arrangement – Determines the position of an image relative to text or other images (e.g., Bring to Front, Send to Back).
Anchoring – Fixes the image to Page, Paragraph, Character, or Frame.
Alignment – Adjusts vertical and horizontal placement.
Text Wrapping – Defines how text flows around an image.
8. What are the common text wrapping options available in LibreOffice Writer?
Common Text Wrapping Options
Wrap Off – Text appears above and below the image.
Page Wrap – Text flows around the image.
Wrap Left/Right – Text appears only on one side.
Wrap Through – Image is superimposed on text.

Chapter 3: Advanced Features of Writer

1. What is the hierarchy of headings in LibreOffice Writer?

LibreOffice Writer supports 10 levels of headings (H1 to H10). These help in organizing the document and creating a Table of Contents (ToC).

2. What are the steps to apply headings in LibreOffice Writer?

Open LibreOffice Writer and type Heading 1 to Heading 10.
Click on Styles → Paragraph Styles → Headings.
Select each heading text and apply the corresponding Heading Style.
Repeat for all headings.
The applied hierarchy will reflect in the ToC.

3. What is a Table of Contents (ToC)?

A list of topics with page numbers, usually found at the beginning of documents. It is automatically created from headings (H1, H2, H3, etc.) and includes hyperlinks for navigation.

4. What are the steps to create a Table of Contents?

Apply heading styles to the document.
Place the cursor where the ToC should appear.
Go to Insert → Table of Contents and Index → Table of Contents.
Set the title and click OK.

5. How can you customize the Table of Contents?

Right-click on the ToC → Select Edit Index.
Tabs available:
Type: Choose document or section.
Entries: Customize heading styles.
Styles: Apply custom paragraph styles.
Columns: Adjust column layout.
Background: Add color/image background.

6. How can you update the Table of Contents?

If changes are made, right-click on the ToC → Update Index.

7. How can you delete the Table of Contents?

Right-click on the ToC → Delete Index.

8. What are templates in LibreOffice Writer?

Templates are predefined layouts for consistent, professional documents. They include formatting, styles, page numbers, headers, and footers.

9. How do you use online templates in LibreOffice Writer?

Go to File → Templates → Manage Templates.
Click Browse Online Templates.
Select and download a template.
Open it via File → Templates → Open Template and save with changes.

10. How do you import a template into the Templates Library?

Open the Templates dialog → Click Import Templates.
Choose a category or create a new one.
Browse and open the downloaded template.

11. How can you edit and manage templates?

Edit: Right-click the template → Edit → Make changes → Save.
Set as Default: Right-click the template → Set as Default.
Move: Select template → Click Move → Choose category.
Export: Select template → Click Export → Choose folder → Confirm.

12. How do you apply a template to a blank document?

Open a new document → File → New → Templates.
Choose and open a template.
Use Ctrl+A → Ctrl+C → Ctrl+V to copy and paste into a blank document.

13. What is the Track Changes feature in LibreOffice Writer?

It allows tracking edits, comments, and reviews by multiple users. Changes are highlighted and can be accepted or rejected.

14. How do you enable Track Changes?

Go to Edit → Track Changes → Record.
Changes appear in different colors; deleted text is shown with strikethrough.

15. How do you accept or reject changes in a document?

Click on the change → Choose Accept or Reject.
For all changes, click Accept All or Reject All.

16. How can you add or delete comments?

Add: Click Insert Comment and type your note.
Delete: Click the arrow on the comment box → Select Delete.

17. How can you compare two documents in Writer?

Open the edited file → Edit → Track Changes → Compare Documents.
Select the original file → A dialog shows the differences.
Accept or reject the changes → Save the final version.

Unit II: Electronic Spreadsheet (Advanced) using LibreOffice Calc

1. What is an electronic spreadsheet?

An electronic spreadsheet is a computer program that helps you enter, store, and calculate data in rows and columns. You can use formulas to do quick calculations and create charts to show the data. Example: Microsoft Excel or LibreOffice Calc.

2. What is LibreOffice Calc?

LibreOffice Calc is a free spreadsheet software, just like Microsoft Excel. It is used to enter data, perform calculations, make graphs, and analyze information. It is a part of the LibreOffice package.

3. What is data analysis?

Data analysis means studying data to find useful information, patterns, or answers. It helps in making better decisions. For example, analyzing marks of students to find the average and highest score.

Chapter 4: Analyse Data Using Scenarios and Goal Seek

1. Define the terms:

(a) Consolidate function
It is used to combine data from different sheets or ranges into one summary sheet. It helps in totaling or averaging values from multiple sources.

(b) What-if analysis
It means checking how changes in input values affect the result. It helps to plan by testing different possibilities.

(c) Goal Seek
It is a tool that helps find the input value needed to get a specific result in a formula. You give the result, and it gives the required input.

2. Give one point of difference:

(a) Subtotal and What-if

Subtotal is used to add data in groups (like by category).

What-if is used to see how changing inputs will change the result.

(b) What-if Scenario and What-if Tool

What-if Scenario saves different sets of input values to compare results.

What-if Tool includes different tools like Scenarios, Goal Seek, etc., used to test input changes.

3. Give any two advantages of data analysis tools.

Helps in decision-making by checking different outcomes.

Saves time by quickly calculating results for many cases.

4. Name any two tools for data analysis.

Scenario Manager

Goal Seek

(Also: Consolidate and Subtotal are data analysis tools.)

5. What are the criteria for consolidating sheets?

Same structure in all sheets (same row/column labels).

Use of correct cell ranges.

Data should be in a list or table format.

6. Which tool is used to create an outline for the selected data?

Subtotal is used to create an outline that shows totals for groups of related data.

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