Solving the Riddle of Microsoft And Your Computer
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1. Facts About Your Computer.
This section is intended to introduce you to most commonly used functions of your computer. I will not cover every function, but will focus on those items that you will gain the most benefit from.
The mouse is comprised of two parts, the left mouse and the right mouse. Figure 1.1 illustrates the left and right mouse.
The left mouse is the most commonly use part of the device. It is most frequently used to select items. Listed below are a few functions of the left mouse.
1.1.1.1 Selecting a Pull Down Menu.
For example, if you want to save a Microsoft Word file using the pull down menu.
Move your cursor until it is on top of the “File” pull down menu.
Click once on the left mouse.
A pull down menu will appear.
Locate the save function and click the left mouse once.
In many instances you will need to highlight text in a document.
Place the cursor next to the text you wish to highlight.
Click and hold down the left mouse and pull to right.
Once this is accomplished, you can modify the text to your hearts content.
1.1.1.3 Activating Toolbar Functions.
The left mouse is used to activate all toolbar functions such as save, print, left justify, bold and so forth. For example to save an exiting Microsoft application, simply click the save icon once. Tool bar functionality will be discussed in detail in a later section.
1.1.2.1 Viewing Different Types of Applications
Simultaneously.
This function enables you to view different types of applications at the same time. If you have Microsoft Word and Microsoft Power Point open at the same time, this mouse function enables you to view both applications at the same time. One of the most important uses for this function is that you can copy from one application into the other application with ease. This function works with all applications even if they are not Microsoft products.
Open Microsoft Word and Microsoft Power Point. Normally the application toolbar is located on the bottom of your screen. It should look similar to Figure 1.2 above.
Right click to the right of second (Microsoft Power Point) application.
A pull down menu appears as depicted in Figure 1.3 below.
The options to select from the
pull down menu (enclosed by a red border) are:
Cascade Windows
Tile Windows Horizontally
Left click the selection you desire.
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About the Book
The inspiration for this book. In more than 35 years working with people in the United States Air Force and with a major defense contractor, I have learned a variety of word processing skills. These skills did not come easy because personal computers did not become readily available until after 1990. I became exposed to Microsoft applications in 1992. I found my self continually asking coworkers how to perform keystrokes. I gradually began picking up tricks of the trade. As I picked up these helpful nuggets, I placed them in a document. Over time this document grew to a whopping 75 pages. A coworker suggested that I write a book that could help others learn how to use their computer. Since my last name is Riddle, I decided to name the book “Solving The Riddle of Microsoft and Your Computer”.
Solving The Riddle of Microsoft and Your Computer takes all the lessons learned throughout these years and puts them in an easy to read format. Keystrokes are step by step so you can also master how to use computer applications. For the brand new employee trying to establish a reputation, computer skills is a necessity. This book helps level the playing field with more experienced employees.
Chapter one provides some useful facts about your computer. It describes such things as how to operate your mouse; how to modify your screen saver and printer settings; how to use the calculator, CD player and how to modify pictures using Paint.
Chapter two discusses how to use Windows Explorer. I refer to Windows Explorer as the electronic filing cabinet. It provides a means to do a variety of functions to include: creating folders, finding files, copying files, changing properties on files, changing file names and emptying your trash bin.
Chapter three is the real meat of this book. It provides detailed information on the most useful Microsoft Word functions. You will learn how to use pull down menus, toolbars, and how to create an interactive table of contents.
The table of contents provides a complete listing of contents for Solving the Riddle of Microsoft and Your Computer.
About the Author
Mark S. Riddle is a Systems Engineer with General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems. Mark served in the United States Air Force for twenty-four years. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado Christian University in Computer Information Systems Management. He lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado with his wife Norma.