COURSE OUTLINE FOR INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT OFFICE
Class taught by Alan Weaver     email:  info @ big-pic.net

Windows

Learn how to create folders, move files, rename files and keep your work organized.

Word
see a sample video about what you'll learn in class!  (requires Windows Media Player)

Cut, copy, paste 

Basic formatting of text (bold, underline, italic)

Set fonts

Insert a graphic image into a document

Set margins

Excel

Create formulas so that your spreadsheet automatically recalculates

Format the numbers so they are legible

Cut/copy/paste functions

Difference between absolute and relative references in formulas

....in this class you will set up a payroll for a small company which will calculate gross pay, taxes, social security, and net pay

PowerPoint
Create a simple slide show with graphics, text boxes. 
Set up animations in the slide dhow
Learn how to copy images from websites and incorporate them into your presentation
Work with clip art.  Learn how to size and position it.

Handouts and files are provided for all the software taught.  If students wish to bring home their files, please bring a flash drive or memory stick to class.  Student computers do NOT have a floppy disk drive!