PC 101 - Basics of Word Processing and File Management

Fee $60

• This course is an introduction to the Personal Computer (PC)
• You will get hands-on practice using the Windows operating system, gain skill in using the mouse, and get experience with some useful computer programs.
• Many of the lessons use the Microsoft Works suite of programs.
• You will get examples of how PCs can be used in your life and activities.
• The lessons are divided into two four-week courses. PC 101 covers lessons one through four. PC 102 covers lessons five through eight.
• For each course, you will be given a manual to keep. The manuals contain a step-by-step review of the material covered in the classes. In addition, the PC 101 manual contains several standalone sections that will be helpful references as you continue your computer experiences.
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Lesson One: Windows Basics and Mouse Skills

• Review computer components and the Windows operating system
• Start and shut down the computer
• Log on and log off the Windows operating system
• Review the desktop and parts of a window
• Control the size and visibility of a window
• Start and stop a software program
• Operate a mouse
• Use Help
• Use buttons, radio buttons, and checkboxes

Lesson Two: Begin Word Processing

• Review the functions of the keyboard
• Open Word and use some of the basic features of Word
• Learn how to cut, copy, and paste
• Open an existing document
• Use toolbar buttons to format text
• Learn how to delete text
• Save a document that has been edited

Lesson Three: More Word Features

• Understand the standard and formatting toolbars
• Learn how to change alignment and format text
• Use the spell checker
• Preview a document
• Learn how to adjust margins and document orientation
• Add clip art to your document

Lesson Four: File and Folder Management

• Use Windows Explorer to view the contents of your computer
• Configure Windows Explorer
• Create new folders
• Rename folders
• Move files from one folder to another
• Delete files