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Basic Computer Skills / English and Spanish: Computer & Microsoft Links

This resource is for first time computer users. It links users to keyboard exercises, mouse exercises, setting up an e-mail address, and basic Microsoft Office 2013 programs. There are links to Spanish resources.

Microsoft Basics

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Word 2016 

Very comprehensive tutorial on learning Word 2016. With Word 2016 you can create professional documents.  The tutorial is broken down in several modules with video clips and information on each task.  (GCF Learn Free)

PowerPoint 2016

Very comprehensive tutorial on learning PowerPoint 2016. With PowerPoint 2016 you can create professional slide presentations and learn to insert pictues, videos, and narration.  The tutorial is broken down in several modules with video clips and information on each task. (GCF Learn Free)

 Word 2013 In Pics

Free visual tutorial of Word 2013 used to create professional documents.  Shows screenshots of each step and instructs you to setup a split screen to see both tutorial and program at the same time.

PowerPoint 2013 In Pics

Free visual tutorial of PowerPoint 2013 used to create professional slide presentations.  Shows screenshots of each step and instructs you to setup a split screen to see both tutorial and program at the same time.

Microsoft Accessibility

A Microsoft resource that provides links to articles and videos giving useful tips on many features of the Office programs.  It also has great resources for individuals that need assistance due to audio, vision and other impairments.

Basic Computer Terms

 

 

Basic Computer Information and Skills

Computer Basics (GCF Learn Free)

Excellent resource that gives video clips on many basic computer topics.

 

Windows Basics

Windows Basics (GCF Learn Free)

Comprehensive information  and video clips on using the Windows operating system.  It includes adjusting settings, working with files and creating folders.

Learning Express Library 5.0

Learning Express Library 5.0 

Whatever your goal, Learning Express Library's resources will help you succeed. Each of the Learning Centers offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in life. 

One of the Learning Express Library's Centers is the Computer Skills Center.  This center includes instruction on basic computer skills,, internet and Microsoft Office Programs.  There is videotaped instruction of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

You must register at a computer at an EPCC Library to use the Learning Express Library.  (NOTE:  The program works best with Chrome.)

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