Career - Word Processing Operator

Word Processing Operators will plan and set out the format required (such as page length and width, line spacing and style of typeface), for letters, business forms and other documents. They will type and re-arrange information (such as highlighting parts of the text, moving paragraphs from one page to another and putting information into columns) and transfer data from audio tapes into letters and reports. They will set up mail merge functions to enable multiple letters to be personalised or directed to individuals in a number of locations. They will make alterations to information already stored on a computer and manage electronic documents and records. They will print out letters, address labels and other documents and perform clerical duties, such as filing, answering the phone and dispatching mail and will also perform switchboard or reception duties.

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