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3: PC Applications


Goal 1: Word Processing



  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 1: Get started with word processing.


Choices


A Use tutorials for Microsoft Word.


  1. Get started with video tutorials for Microsoft Word. Learn basic skills such as writing, editing, formatting text, page layout, etc.
  2. Use the GCFLearnFree online tutorials 1-17 for basic Microsoft Word 2016 skills.
  3. Use the GCFLearnFree online tutorials 18-24 for Microsoft Word 2016 additional skills.
  4. Use the Digital Unite online tutorials for How to Use Microsoft Word. Then 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.
  5. Get started with this tutorial for Office Libre Writer.

    LibreOffice Tutorial #1

  6. For more information on using Writer, use the LibreOffice Getting Started document.

    Getting Started with Writer