TODAY IS THE FIRST STEPTO A BRIGHTER FUTURE

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BASIC USE & BEGINNING COMPUTER SKILLS

WHAT IS AN OPERATING SYSTEM?

The Operating System was created in 1980’s Allows users to communicate with computer Stores information in files

WHAT IS A COMPUTER MOUSE?

It is a tool used to select an item or display a menu by clicking the left or the right button

Allows you to scroll through webpages by turning the scroll bar

It gives you a way to tell the computer what it is you want to do

CAPITALIZE YOUR FONT/LETTERS Holding down the “Shift” while typing a letter will allow you to

capitalize Holding down the “Shift” will allow you to type special characters If you hold down the “Caps Lock” it will allow you to continuously type

words in all capital letters without holding down the “Shift” key

IDENTIFYING WHAT IS ON YOUR KEYBOARD The buttons on your keyboard are called keys The alphabet Numerical Characters Special function

WHAT IS A KEYBOARD?

Software/programs allow you to perform specific tasks They can allow you to access and browse the Internet You can communicate with a person through video in another

country You can keep your banking records organized You can protect your computer

What are some types of Software?

WHAT IS MICROSOFT OFFICE?

Creates text documents

Create slideshows/presentations

Create spreadsheets/workbooks

Communicate through email over The World Wide Web

How to access Microsoft Word on a computer

• Hold your mouse and hover your pointer over the “Start” button on the bottom left of your desktop.

• Now with your pointer finger push on the left “select” button

• Now you will see the all programs button

• Hover your pointer over the all programs and push the left “select” button

MICROSOFT WORD BASICS

Creating a new document Selecting your preferences

Once you have selected your font size and your font style then you are now ready to begin.

Now you are ready to begin

Once you have created your document then you have the option to save, print or delete it

When you see a red line under the text then you know it is misspelled

When you see a green line that means a grammar error has occurred

MY DOCUMENT

Spellcheck required

Grab your mouse Left click on the “file” tab Then you will see this

window

This window will appear. You may now give your

document a name

Saving your document

PRINTING YOUR DOCUMENT

This notification will appear on the bottom right hand corner of your monitor

This window will open

• Open Microsoft Word• Select the file tab• Select open • By clicking the open icon then your

document will appear

OPENING YOUR DOCUMENT

• This window should appear

HOW DO YOU OPEN, CLOSE AND MINIMIZE YOUR WINDOW?

To minimize a window brings it down to the taskbar

Maximize or Restore brings it back to full screen “X” closes a program or window

WHAT IS THE INTERNET? The Internet is how we communicate with the world

through research, job searching, pictures and social media

The Internet is also referred to as The World Wide Web It provides us with a connection to the outside world

with a click of your mouse.

WHAT IS A WEB BROWSER?

Application tool used to access the Internet There are many different types of web browsers

WHAT IS A SEARCH ENGINE? A search engine is a specialized website that helps you find exactly what you are looking for on the Internet using keywords.

Many different search engines to choose from the choice is yours

KEYWORD SEARCH

• Keywords provide your search engine with the exact person, place or thing you are looking for• Know what it is you are looking for • Be sure to specify the location of

what you are looking for if you are looking for a business• When job searching never give

anyone your credit information

WHAT IS AN EMAIL ADDRESS?

A virtual address in which you send and receive digital messages through the Internet

Is necessary to allow you to apply for job opportunities

Identifies you to an employer as a way to contact you

Allows others to contact you without coming to your private residence

Resumes should always be uploaded to your email to simplify the job application process

yourname@gmail.com

TIME TO VISIT THE WORLD WIDE WEB

• With your mouse “select” Start

• “Select” Internet Explorer

• This window should appear• Hover your pointer in the window

with the magnifying glass• Insert your cursor here

THIS CONCLUDES TODAYS LESSON. WE HOPE THE TOOLS WE HAVE GIVEN YOU WILL HELP YOU BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE.

GOOD LUCK!Created by Diana J. RoireauVanessa ValadezSupport StaffWest Valley AJCC