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ICDL Documents (ICDL) case studies

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ICDL Documents is the word-processing module within the ICDL certification family, a global digital-skills programme that ICDL Foundation describes as being available in more than 100 countries through a network of over 20,000 testing centres. The module certifies that a candidate can create, format, lay out, and output documents using a word-processing application at a level expected in study and in the workplace. Candidates typically prepare for it through structured practice on real documents rather than passive reading: building and correcting short texts, applying consistent character and paragraph formatting, controlling page setup and section breaks, inserting tables and illustrations, and preparing files for printing, sharing, and review. It suits students, job-seekers, and employees who need to demonstrate practical document skills to employers or academic institutions. The ICDL Documents case studies are 5 cases and about 1,677 words.

1

The Shrinking Proposal Headings

Priya is finishing a 14-page funding proposal. She typed each section heading in bold 14 pt and pressed Enter twice after each one.

314 words, about 2 min
2

Margins Versus the Long Table

Marcus has a 9-page report with 1-inch margins throughout. Page 4 contains a wide results table with 7 columns; the last column is clipped at the right margin and a few cells wrap awkwardly.

357 words, about 2 min
3

The Logo That Won't Stay Put

Aisha inserts a company logo at the top of page 1 of a 12-page policy manual. She wants it to appear on every page.

359 words, about 2 min
4

Track Changes Before the Deadline

Two editors, Ben and Chloe, must revise a 20-page contract before a Friday deadline. Ben turns on Track Changes and edits.

346 words, about 2 min
5

The Table of Contents That Won't Update

Sofia built a 30-page training manual. She inserted an automatic table of contents on page 2.

301 words, about 2 min