Introduction to Microsoft Office (2007)

Microsoft Office Microsoft Office 2003your instructor: matthew wyllyamz

[email protected] www.freeu.com www.compuskills.com

Colorado Free UniversityColorado Free University

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quick introductions -- customizing this coursequick introductions -- customizing this course administriviaadministrivia how to make this a better classhow to make this a better class menu of possible class topics & tasksmenu of possible class topics & tasks


quick introductionsquick introductionscustomizing this course

who are you and what do you do?who are you and what do you do? what is your experience with computers, Windows, what is your experience with computers, Windows,

and Microsoft Office applications?and Microsoft Office applications? specifically, what is your experience withspecifically, what is your experience with

word processing, spreadsheets, andword processing, spreadsheets, andelectronic slideshows?electronic slideshows?

what are your goals today? what do you hope to get what are your goals today? what do you hope to get out of this class?out of this class?

what is something interesting about you?what is something interesting about you?


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matthew wyllyamzsoftware instructor since 1993, with an emphasis on multimedia, graphics, and

Internet development.

taught Apple Macintosh classes exclusively for five years.

have created courses for Jefferson County Adult Ed, CCU in Lakewood, Productivity Point, and the DOD (at Rocky Flats).

corporate webmaster for two years, blogmaster for seven years.

have been using MS Office applications since about 1990.

TODAY: independent contractor, technical & creative consultant, artist, amateur photographer, and author. BA in English writing, and have sold three books.


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class tickets and/or confirmation numbersclass tickets and/or confirmation numbers facilities …facilities …

– bathrooms, vending, free coffee & water, microwave …bathrooms, vending, free coffee & water, microwave …

– the projection systemthe projection system

course schedule: 9am – 4pmcourse schedule: 9am – 4pm

– two morning sessions (10-15 min short break)two morning sessions (10-15 min short break)

– one hour lunch break around 12 or 12:30one hour lunch break around 12 or 12:30

– two afternoon sessions (10-15 min short break)two afternoon sessions (10-15 min short break)

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please set pagers and cell phones to silent or turn off.please set pagers and cell phones to silent or turn off. understand the nature of understand the nature of concentrated computer trainingconcentrated computer training::

– class is part discussion, part lecture, part hands-on.– breaks can be short, but effective.– bathroom visits: anytime is the right time!– watch the screen, then try it yourself.– PARTICIPATE! ask questions. answer questions. take notes.– this is a cooperative learning environment:

We are here to learn from each other.

keep in mind that this course was designed for akeep in mind that this course was designed for aparticular level of student:particular level of student:

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keep in mind that this course was designed for a keep in mind that this course was designed for a particular level of student:particular level of student:

Created for- a semi-experienced computer user with a comfortable working a semi-experienced computer user with a comfortable working knowledge of the Windows environment.knowledge of the Windows environment.- the beginning MS Office user who knows what word processing, - the beginning MS Office user who knows what word processing, spreadsheets, and electronic slide shows are, but has never or rarely spreadsheets, and electronic slide shows are, but has never or rarely used this specific software.used this specific software.

NOT created for- the beginning computer user.- the beginning computer user.

- the experienced MS Office user.- the experienced MS Office user.

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most importantly …most importantly …

Make it fun! Make it fun!


course overview and objectivescourse overview and objectives

Microsoft WordAn overview of a typical MS Office window:

Menus, toolbars, panes, tool tips, visual clues, help …Practically everything customizable

Right-mouse click: the answer to everything ;)Documents: opening, closing, creating, and savingBasics of word processingAll about working with text

Selecting, moving, editing, copy & paste, formattingText alignment, numbers & bullets, tabs, margins, page layoutUnderstanding auto-complete and auto-formatParagraph formatting

Tools: word count, find & replace, spell check, thesaurus, etc.Printing, and modifying MS Word options


course overview and objectivescourse overview and objectives

Microsoft ExcelThe Excel window

Menus, toolbars, panes, tool tips, visual clues, help …Practically everything customizable

Understanding spreadsheet layout and functionsWorksheets, columns, rows, and cells

Making selectionsInsert, delete, move, merge, copy & pasteFreezing rows & columns

Entering data, making selectionsFormatting: rows, columns, cells, data, text, etc.Working with formulas and functionsIncluding chartsPrinting, and modifying MS Excel options


course overview and objectivescourse overview and objectivescourse overview and objectivescourse overview and objectives

Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft PowerPointUnderstanding electronic slide show compositionBlank presentations and design templatesDifferent methods of viewing your presentation

Normal, with outline and notesSlide-sorter view, print preview…Rulers and guidesPracticing and running your slide showThe master slide

Formatting slides, text, and objectsAll about slide transitionsAnimating objects and textSharing data between Office applicationsExporting slide showsPrinting, and modifying MS PowerPoint options

Moving on …Moving on …

Introduction to Microsoft Office (2007)

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