ICDL Documents (ICDL) study plan

Identify and use the main interface areas of a word processor, including ribbon tabs, quick access toolbar, and status bar

Create, save, and reopen documents in common file formats while applying correct naming conventions

Enter, edit, and delete text using navigation shortcuts such as Home, End, Ctrl+arrow, and Ctrl+Backspace

Use find and replace to locate and change specific words or phrases across a document

Apply character-level formatting including bold, italic, underline, font size, and font colour to selected text

Copy, cut, paste, and move text blocks using both keyboard shortcuts and the clipboard pane

Insert and edit a simple table with rows, columns, and merged cells

Use undo, redo, and spell-check to correct errors in a draft

Apply and modify paragraph formatting including alignment, line spacing, and space before and after paragraphs

Create and apply bulleted and numbered lists with at least two levels of indentation

Use built-in styles such as Heading 1 and Heading 2 to structure a document consistently

Set indentation using the ruler and paragraph dialogue box rather than manual spaces

Insert and format page numbers, headers, and footers with different first-page settings

Apply page borders and shading to selected sections

Use format painter and clear formatting to standardise appearance across a document

Create and modify a document theme with consistent fonts and colours

Set page orientation, margins, and paper size for specific sections

Insert and resize images, then apply text wrapping options such as square and behind text

Insert and format shapes and text boxes, including alignment and grouping

Add and format a table of contents generated from heading styles

Create and format a chart from a data table and place it inline with text

Insert hyperlinks and cross-references to headings within the document

Insert and edit comments, then reply to and resolve a comment thread

Apply track changes and accept or reject individual revisions

Configure print settings including page range, duplex, and multiple pages per sheet

Export a document to PDF and verify the output retains layout and formatting

Compare two versions of a document and merge changes

Protect a document with a password and set read-only restrictions

Complete a full timed practice exam under realistic conditions and record the score

Review every missed item and map it back to its domain and skill

Re-perform the five weakest skills from memory without reference material

Finalise a one-page personal reference sheet of shortcuts and dialogue box locations