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3: PC Applications


Goal 3: Presentations and Graphics



  Tracker:  Word

Note: A trial version of Microsoft Office, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., is included on most new PCs. You can also download LibreOffice for free, which contains similar programs: Writer, Calc, and Impress.


Goal 3: Get started with presentations.


Choices


A Use tutorials for Microsoft PowerPoint.


  1. Get started with video tutorials for Microsoft PowerPoint. Watch the "Presentations and text" series to get an intro to PowerPoint, create presentations, and add and format text.
  2. Explore the GCFLearnFree online tutorials 1-12 to learn basic PowerPoint skills.
  3. Explore the GCFLearnFree online tutorials 13-19 to learn additional PowerPoint skills.
  4. Use the Digital Unite tutorials for How to Use Microsoft PowerPoint. Follow the "Next" links (lower right) to study each additional topic. Topics include how to start and move around in a document, how to change fonts and sizes, how to copy and paste, etc.


B Learn about the Impress program in LibreOffice.


  1. Get started with this tutorial for Impress.

    Create Your First Presentation

  2. For more information on using Impress, use the LibreOffice Getting Started document.

    Getting Started with Impress

C Learn basic graphics skills on the computer.


  1. Learn about basic graphics tools.

    RIV: Basic Graphics

  2. Get an overview of other graphics programs.

    RIV: Graphics Programs