Basic Computer Skills

Windows & the Internet

Introduction to Windows

Objectives:
• Identify and use computer hardware
• Open and close a desired program
• Switch back and forth between open
windows
• Create and save a Word document on a
floppy disc.
Introduction to Windows
What is a computer?
• A tool for accessing information.
• A PC is a personal computer – a one
person or single user computer.
• A computer does not think on its own.
You have to tell it what to do.
Basic computer parts:
• Computer case
• Monitor
• Keyboard
• Mouse
Introduction to Windows

Activity &
Review Questions
Introduction to Windows
The Desktop
• The desktop is the first thing you see
when you log in- it is the “launch pad”

• Icons, or pictures, represent programs

that are available on the computer.

• Notice the gray task bar at the bottom

of the screen.
Introduction to Windows
Activity
• Locate the following items on your
desktop:

 Taskbar
 Program icon
 Mouse pointer
 Start button
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Activity
Starting a Program:

• You start, or open, a program by

double-clicking its icon on the desktop

• The program is visible as a window on

the computer screen

• A button representing the program

appears on the taskbar
Introduction to Windows

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Introduction to Windows
Working With Windows

• A windows represents an open

program or folder.

• You can have more than one window

open at a time.

• The window you are working in is

called the active window.

• The active window will be on top of

any other open windows.
Introduction to Windows
Common Elements

• Common elements help make

computers easier to use.

• Picture icons are used to represent

actions.

• Most programs have things in

common:
 Save
 Copy
 Paste

• Common elements look the same from

program to program.
Introduction to Windows
Activity
Some Common Elements to Locate:

• Title bar
• Minimize and Close buttons
• Scroll bar
• Menu bar
• Microsoft Word button on the task bar
Introduction to Windows
The MS Office Menu Bar & Tool Bars

All menu bars have these options:

• File
• Edit
• View
• Insert
• Tools
• Window
• Help
Introduction to Windows

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Introduction to Windows
Working with Files

• Create and save a document

• Opening files
• Create a folder
If you remember nothing else…
You can't harm a computer by experimenting or trying
something new, so if you think you remember how to do
something, try it. The worst that can happen is that you learn
something new.
Introduction to the Internet

Objectives:

• Describe the function and components

of the Internet.
• Use the Internet Explorer browser.
• Access Web pages
• Use Internet Explorer Help.
• Print a Web page.
Introduction to the Internet

What is the Internet?

• A worldwide network of computers

• Current information on almost any

topic

• Communicate worldwide
Introduction to the Internet

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Introduction to the Internet

Internet Explorer (IE)

• A Web browser used to navigate through

pages on the Internet

• Web pages are accessed by hyperlinks or

typed addresses

• A group of Web pages owned by one

organization is a Web site

• The main page in a Web site is the home page

Introduction to the Internet
Navigating Internet Explorer

The six main areas of IE are:

• Title bar
• Menu bar
• Toolbar
• Address bar
• Information bar
• Status bar
Introduction to the Internet
Navigating Internet Explorer

The Toolbar buttons help you navigate:

• Back
• Forward
• Home
• Refresh
• Stop
• Search
• Favorites
Introduction to the Internet

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Introduction to the Internet
Internet Explorer Favorites

• Favorites are shortcuts to pre-

selected Web sites.

• Access Favorites through the

toolbar button

• Place a Web site in the Favorites

folder
Introduction to the Internet
Internet Explorer Help

• Provides information, support,

and tips for using IE
• Access Help through the menu
bar
• Helpful topics include:
• Getting Started
• Taking the Tour
• Printing Information
• Saving Information
Introduction to the Internet

Activity &
Review Questions
If you remember nothing else…
Internet Explorer is a Web browser that is used to access,
view, and navigate text and images on the World Wide Web.
Additional Information
Harness E-Mail:
E-Mail Etiquette

Computer Workstations:
Good Working Positions
Introduction MS Office
• MS excel
• MS Word
 Objectives

1. Identify the functions of a spreadsheet

2. Identify how spreadsheets can be used.
3. Explain the difference in columns and rows.
4. Locate specific cell references.
5. List the types of data that can be put into a spreadsheet.
6. Input a formula for adding and averaging data.
What is a Spreadsheet?

A program that allows you

to use data to forecast,
manage, predict, and present
information.
 Spreadsheet Uses

School: Student grades, payroll

Sports: individual and team

statistics
Personal: checkbook, household
expenses
Business: payroll, investments
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Spreadsheets are made up of :

• columns – identified with alphabetic headings

• rows - identified with numeric headings
• and their intersections are called cells
• (Cell references: B4, A20)
Introduction to Excel

In each cell there may be the following types of data

• text (labels)
• number data (constants)
• formulas (mathematical equations that do all the work)
A1

B3

E7
Data Types
Formulas ALWAYS begin with an = sign. This “tells” Excel that a
calculation will need to be performed.
Reference cells, NOT the numbers in them!
Built in Functions

Use of colon =
“through”
To change column width:

Put cursor on line between

two columns and drag to
the right to the desired
width
Familiar Toolbar
MS WORD 2007
 Agenda

• Inserting and editing an image in a

document
• Using tables and formatting borders
and shading
• Bullets and Numbering
• Working with Table
Inserting an Image

To insert a picture from a file:

1.Click where you want to insert
the picture.

2.From the Ribbon, click “Insert”

3.Choose “Picture” from the

“Illustrations” group.
Inserting Clip-Art
To insert clip-art:
1. Click where you want to
insert the image.

2.From the Ribbon, click “Insert”

3.Choose “Clip Art” from the

“Illustrations” group.

4. In the search column that appears

(under “Search for”), type a keyword
that describes the type of image you
want and click the “Go” button.

5. Click an image from the thumbnails

(preview images) that appear, and the
clip-art will appear within your
document.
 Inserting Tables

• To add a table, go to the “Insert”

tab and choose “Table”
• Choose the size of your table using
the grid that appears, or click
“Insert Table” for more options.
• Add data to your table’s cells.
(cells are the boxes created by the
intersections of columns and rows)

• Note: To move from cell to cell,

click on the tab or arrow keys.
Pressing enter will give you
another line within the cell, not
move you to the next row.
Formatting Tables
• To resize your table
Move your mouse over the table until you see a small square
in the lower right hand corner of the table. Click and drag
that square until your table is the size you need.

• To resize Columns and Rows

Move your cursor over the lines that mark the top/bottom or
left/right of a cell until you have a two sided arrow with two
lines in the middle. Click and drag the line until
you have what you need.
 Adding Columns and Rows

1. Place your cursor where you

want additional columns or rows.

2. Right-click to reveal the table

menu, and choose “Insert.”

3. Click to add:

• columns to the left

• columns to the right
• rows above
• rows below
Columns
Columns allow you to create newspaper-like documents.
From the Page Layout tab, choose Columns from the Page Setup group.

Presets include two or three

columns of equal width, or
two columns with a wider left
or right column.

If you only want a portion of

your document to be in
columns, highlight the
appropriate areas before
selecting any of these options.

Smart Tip: For more columns, or

precise control of the columns’ size
and spacing, choose “More
Columns”.
 Making Lists | Bullets & Numbering

• Bullets – symbols (circles, dots, squares, etc.) used

to designate items in a list (hint: these definitions are part
of a bulleted list)
• Numbering – an option similar to bullets, used to
create automatically-numbered (or lettered) lists.
(example below)

1. From the “Home” tab, choose either “Bullets” or “Numbering” from the
Paragraph group.
2. (optional) Choose which type of bullets
or numbers you’d like to use by clicking the small
down arrow inside each icon.
3. To create your list, type the first item and press “Enter.”
You will see the next bulleted or numbered line appear.
4. Continue adding items and pressing “Enter” until you’re done with your list.
 Making Lists (continued)

You can also type your (example)

list first, and then:
Shopping List:
1.Highlight your list.
Bread
2.Select either
Meat
“Bullets” or
Cereal
“Numbering” from the
 Corn Flakes
“Home” tab.
 Raisin Bran
Smart Tip: Pressing “Tab” Vegetables
will indent a list item –  Lettuce
useful for creating  Iceberg
hierarchies.
 Romaine
 Tomatoes
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