Master text editing techniques with comprehensive, authentic solutions for DAV Class 4 Hands-On: A Book of ICT Chapter 7: Editing in Writer. Learn text selection methods, Copy, Cut, Paste, Find & Replace, and solve the complete “How Akbar Met Birbal” assessment activity with step-by-step instructions.
Chapter Overview: Editing Tools & Methods
Core Editing Concepts Covered:
- Editing: The process of making changes, corrections, and modifications to existing text in a document.
- Selecting Text: Text must always be selected before applying any formatting, deleting, copying, or moving.
- Copying vs Moving: Copy & Paste duplicates text (original stays); Cut & Paste moves text to a new position.
- Find & Replace: Quickly locates specific words and replaces them across the entire document.
- Keyboard Shortcut: Find & Replace shortcut is
Ctrl + H(orCtrl + Ffor Find). PressESCto cancel.
Methods to Select Text in Writer
| Text Portion to Select | Mouse / Keyboard Action |
|---|---|
| A Single Word | Double-click anywhere on the word. |
| A Complete Sentence | Triple-click anywhere within the sentence. |
| A Paragraph | Four consecutive clicks inside the paragraph (or drag mouse from start to end). |
| Entire Document | Press Ctrl + A on the keyboard (or Edit → Select All). |
| Continuous Portion of Text | Click at start position, hold down Shift, and click at end position. |
Essential Editing Shortcut Keys
| Command | Shortcut Key | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Cut | Ctrl + X | Removes selected text and copies it to clipboard. |
| Copy | Ctrl + C | Copies selected text to clipboard without removing it from original location. |
| Paste | Ctrl + V | Inserts text stored in clipboard at current cursor position. |
| Undo | Ctrl + Z | Reverses the last editing action. |
| Redo | Ctrl + Y | Restores the action that was undone by Undo. |
| Find & Replace | Ctrl + H | Opens Find and Replace dialog window. |
| Spelling Check | F7 | Launches automatic spell check throughout document. |
Assessment Activity: “How Akbar Met Birbal” (Textbook Page 111)
Given Story Text (Unedited):
“Once, emperor akbar was out on hunting expedition with his courtiers and they all lost their way. At last, they came to a junction of three roads. No one was sure as to which of the three roads led to agra.
Just then, they saw a young man coming towards them on one of the three roads. akbar called out, “Wait up young man!” and asked him, “Could you tell us which road goes to agra?”
The man smiled and said, “Sir, none of these roads go to agra.”
Akbar was shocked at the young man’s reply but asked again, “What do you mean?”
The man said once more, “People travel, not roads. Do they?”
The Emperor’s anger vanished on hearing this clever reply. He laugh and said, “Yes, you are right. Tell me, what is your name?”
The man said, “My name is Mahesh Das, sir! Now tell me about yourself.
akbar said, “I am akbar, the King of hindustan! I need fearless and witty people like you in my court.””
Step-by-Step Solutions for Editing Tasks (Textbook Page 111)
| Task | Editing Instruction | How to Perform in Writer |
|---|---|---|
| (i) | Find the word ‘akbar’ and ‘birbal’ and replace all with ‘AKBAR’ AND ‘BIRBAL’ | Press Ctrl + H. In Find type akbar, in Replace type AKBAR, and click Replace All. Repeat for birbal with BIRBAL. |
| (ii) | Find the word ‘hindustan’ and replace it with ‘HINDUSTAN’ | Press Ctrl + H. In Find type hindustan, in Replace type HINDUSTAN, and click Replace All. |
| (iii) | Find the word ‘agra’ and replace it with ‘Agra’ | Press Ctrl + H. In Find type agra, in Replace type Agra, check Match case if needed, and click Replace All. |
| (iv) | Find the word ‘laugh’ and replace it with ‘laughed’ | Press Ctrl + H. In Find type laugh, in Replace type laughed, and click Replace. |
| (v) | Copy the second paragraph and paste it at the end of document | Select second paragraph (“Just then, they saw a young man…”), press Ctrl + C, scroll to the bottom after the last sentence, click to place cursor, press Enter, and press Ctrl + V. |
Final Edited Story (Result)
How AKBAR Met BIRBAL (Corrected Story)
Once, emperor AKBAR was out on hunting expedition with his courtiers and they all lost their way. At last, they came to a junction of three roads. No one was sure as to which of the three roads led to Agra.
Just then, they saw a young man coming towards them on one of the three roads. AKBAR called out, “Wait up young man!” and asked him, “Could you tell us which road goes to Agra?”
The man smiled and said, “Sir, none of these roads go to Agra.”
AKBAR was shocked at the young man’s reply but asked again, “What do you mean?”
The man said once more, “People travel, not roads. Do they?”
The Emperor’s anger vanished on hearing this clever reply. He laughed and said, “Yes, you are right. Tell me, what is your name?”
The man said, “My name is Mahesh Das, sir! Now tell me about yourself.”
AKBAR said, “I am AKBAR, the King of HINDUSTAN! I need fearless and witty people like you in my court.”
[Pasted at End]:
Just then, they saw a young man coming towards them on one of the three roads. AKBAR called out, “Wait up young man!” and asked him, “Could you tell us which road goes to Agra?”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is the shortcut key for Find and Replace in LibreOffice Writer?
Ans: The shortcut key for Find and Replace is Ctrl + H.
Q2: What is the difference between Copy-Paste and Cut-Paste?
Ans: Copy-Paste duplicates the selected text, keeping the original intact, whereas Cut-Paste moves the text from its original location to a new position.