Microsoft basics

For some students, this may be your first exposure to the world of Microsoft or to a computer.  This blog post will contain some tips that will be useful throughout all of the programs we will learn about: Word, Excel and Powerpoint.


Navigation

1) The Start Button

2) Program Menu

3) Desktop Icons

4) The Cursor

3 Main Triggers:

• Left Click Once (sets focus)
• Left Click Once and Hold Down (and drag)
• Right Click (quick functions)

 

 

Universal Functions

5) New, Open, Save, Save As

6) Help