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COMPUTER BASICS
1. Internet Explorer
2. Word
On a new blank document, type your first and last name.
HANDS-ON
There are 14 ways to do everything on a computer.
Look for Fn - Function key.
KEYBOARD
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Your customization
START MENU
Toggle command to collapse all open files and folders
START MENU
Below the line: Items recently used
Search by keyword for a program,
folder, file, content of file
Rightclick an icon to control
pinning.
SHUTTING DOWN
If your computer freezes, do not press the power button until you have tried the Task Manager. This window shows four running processes. If the status of a process indicates that there is a problem, end the task.
ALWAYS SHUT DOWN PROPERLY. The shut-down options are to the right of the Start Menu.
To open the Task Manager:
Ctrl+Alt+Delete OR
Just a few examples:
cut, paste, undo, find, open Task Manager,
stop (sometimes), etc.
folder
file
webpage
Desktop
Selectable images: shortcuts to commands
ICONS, PART 1
ICONS, PART 2
family, size, color, weight, style (normal, bold, italic, underlined, caps)
Toolbars and Desktop
SELECTING
Methods
Mouse/Touchpad
Keyboard
Types
Text
Object(s)
File(s)
Click the Save icon or File>Save.
The Save As dialog box appears.
Options
1. Update/Overwrite Save
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System default folder for that file type
Folder you created, located where you want
Desktop – handy for quick access but should be moved or deleted soon
Flash/Thumb/USB drive
Your new Word file goes to your Documents folder in
OneDrive OR
Your computer.
Your new picture file goes to your Pictures folder in
OneDrive OR
Your computer.
Your decision.
Your decision.
NOTE: In Office 2013, Microsoft wants you to store your files in OneDrive in the cloud.
YOUR NEW FOLDERS
To create a new folder:
On the Desktop, rightclick an empty spot. On the context menu, select New, then Folder.
In an existing folder, click New Folder at the top of the window.
To name your new folder:
Do not click anywhere!
While the name box is still highlighted, just start typing.
Always give your folders and files descriptive names; you can search for them later by significant words.
These names are not case-sensitive. Spaces are okay.
WORD TOPICS
Backstage, Quick Access
Text formatting, fonts, insertion point, highlighting/selecting, delete, cut, copy, and paste, clipboard, format painter, alignment; move
Insert and re-size objects (picture, clip art, shape, text box, WordArt); move
F0RMATTING
EXAMPLES
alignment on page, position relative to other
objects, rotation, move
spacing, caps, shadow, strikethrough,
indention, direction