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New to Microsoft? Need to brush up on your computer skills?
New to Microsoft? Need to brush up on your computer skills?
Click on the Icons below for help with specific Microsoft programs.
Word is a word processing software, similar to Google Docs, but with more features for formatting and layout. Not the easiest to use for collaboration, so if you need something for a group project, you may want to consider using Google Docs.
Excel is a spreadsheet software, similar to Google Sheets, but with more features for formulas, formatting, and layout. This software can help you calculate figures, produce graphs, organize content, etc. Not the easiest to use for collaboration, so if you need something for a group project, you may want to consider using Google Sheets.
PowerPoint is a presentation software, similar to Google Slides, but with more features for formulas, formatting, and layout. This software can help you present figures, graphs, content, etc. Not the easiest to use for collaboration, so if you need something for a group project, you may want to consider using Google Slides. Need a video? Use your regular powerpoint with Screen-Cast-O-Matic instead of embedding audio on the slides.
Using an iPad? Here are some Office for Mac tutorials for Microsoft 2011:
Using an iPad? Here are some Office for Mac tutorials for Microsoft 2011:
Want your work saved as a PDF?
Want your work saved as a PDF?
Microsoft has a great video describing this process using Word. However, the steps are the same in most Microsoft products.
Why PDF?
The reason to convert a PowerPoint to a PDF is simple, the formatting will remain the same on all computers. Therefore, if you have a paper assigned in APA format, using PDF may create a more consistent view between instructor and student.
Need to print a PowerPoint?
Need to print a PowerPoint?
Tired of printing your PowerPoint with a slide on each page? Try printing it as a handout! This will eliminate a huge amount of paper, and also give you the opportunity to write notes beside the slide. You can also print the handout front and back to eliminate even more paper. Watch the videos below to learn how to utilize a handout!
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