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Pharmaceutical Sciences Notes, PST Level 4 Semester 1, PST NTA Level 4, PST04107 Basic Computer Applications

The Importance of Computers in Pharmacy Practice – PST04107 Basic Computer Applications

NTA Level 4 • Semester 1 • PST04107 The Importance of Computers in Pharmacy Practice Basic Computer Applications • Source Session/Topic 3 Full source-text version: all educational wording from the extracted learning source is retained; only presenter/tutor metadata and web-layout noise are removed, while formatting is improved for readability. Session 3: The Importance of Computers in Pharmacy Practice Total Session Time: 120 minutes + 4hrs field trip Prerequisites Session 2 Learning Tasks By the end of this session students are expected to be able to: List Advantage and Disadvantage of Using Computers in Pharmacy HCAP List Areas Where Computer can be Used in Pharmacy Field Explain the Use of Computer in Dispensing Resources Needed: Flip charts, marker pens, and masking tape Black/white board and chalk/whiteboard markers Computer/ LCD projector Field trip Guide 3.1: use of computer in dispensing SESSION OVERVIEW Step Time Activity/ Method Content 1 05 minutes Presentation Presentation of Session Title and Learning Tasks 2 10 minutes Presentation History of Computer Application in Pharmacy 3 30 minutes Presentation Brainstorming Areas Where Computer Can be Used in Pharmacy Field 4 30 minutes Small Group Discussion Explanation the use of Computer in Dispensing 5 25 minutes Presentation Buzzing Advantage and Disadvantage of Using Computers in Pharmacy 6 05 minutes Presentation Key Points 7 5 minutes Presentation Evaluation 8 10 minutes Presentation Use of Computer in Dispensing Field Trip SESSION CONTENTS STEP1: Presentation of Session Title and Learning Tasks (5minutes) READ or ASK students to read the learning tasks and clarify ASK students if they have any questions before continuing STEP 2: History of Computer Application in Pharmacy (10 minutes) As with most health-care processes, pharmacy operations have been significantly changed by the advent of digital and computing technology Computers are used for various tasks within a pharmacy, both in terms of how pharmaceutical personnel carry out their duties and handle patients Pharmacy computing systems make use of resources, such as the Internet, although many pharmacies use custom-made software systems to carry out their daily activities First commercial system was introduced in 1950; It was large need large floor space ( vacuum tubes, more difficult part composition) Second computer technology in 1960 It became smaller It more compact economically and it was used by major businesses remained too expensive In 1970 the it was used by Wholesales drugs pharmaceutical manufactures drug stores, drugs data for businesses In 1980 Fourth generation of computers, It became reach of the retail pharmacy Then, the computer develop the micro processing “chip” Right now computers and pharmacy go hand in hand. STEP 3: Areas Where Computer can be Used in Pharmacy Field (30minutes) Activity: Brainstorming (5 minutes) Ask students to brainstorm on the following question: What are the areas where computer can be used in pharmacy field? ALLOW few students to respond? WRITE their responses on the flip chart/ board CLARIFY and SUMMARISE by using the content below The following are the areas where computer can be used in pharmacy: Pharmacy Train Institutions Computers have revolutionized the way education is handled in the today’s world In pharmaceutical education, computers are particularly useful because there is such a need for learning and presenting different pharmaceutical information The field of medicine often relies on complex definitions of conditions and procedural techniques If you are an educator, you can use the computer to show your students PowerPoint presentations that simplify the large amounts of text often needed in medical science Stick to the basics in the visual presentations You also may use computers to present video data of different drug strictures or for slide shows of diseases or traumas and their treatments Pharmaceutical Industries A further refinement of new drug design and production was provided by the process of computer-aided design (CAD) With the availability of powerful computers and sophisticated graphics software, it is possible for the medicinal chemist to design new molecules and evaluate their effectiveness The more important fact is that the computer will enable pharmaceutical personnel to discover new drugs for the complete care of dangerous diseases like aids, cancer etc. and reduce the cost of production of drugs for diseases which are easily cured Pharmaceutical Research Centers Computers are playing critical role pharmaceutical research in collecting, analyzing data, write the findings, format a paper for publication, find relevant studies on the Internet or print posters for medical conferences In short without computers pharmacy research will be long-lasting and expensive Hospital and Clinical pharmacy Hospital pharmacy is division of hospital which monitors on the receiving and allotment of drugs and medicines and professional supplies, stores them and dispenses to inpatient, outpatient and may have a manufacturing extension to manufacture pharmaceutical Clinical pharmacist may use computers for therapeutic drug monitoring; which are very potent and having very narrow therapeutic range like cardiac glycosides, anticonvulsants. Computer program are designed to calculate drug dosage to suit individual patients need Wholesale /retail pharmacy shop Computers are used by community pharmacy for various functions Some accounting functions are like preparation of prescription label, providing a receipt for patient, generation a hard copy record of transactions, calculating total prescription cost, automatically ordering the low quantity products via electronic transitions, preparation of annual withholding payrolls STEP 4: Explanations of the use of Computer in Dispensing (30 minutes) Activity: Small Group Discussion ( 30 minutes) DIVIDE students into small manageable groups ASK students to discuss on the following question What are the uses of computer in dispensing? ALLOW students to discuss for 15 minutes ALLOW few groups to present and the rest to add points not mentioned CLARIFY and SUMMARIZE by using the contents below Dispensing refers to the process of preparing and giving medicine to a named person on the basis of a prescription It involves the correct interpretation of the wishes of the pre scriber and the accurate preparation and labeling of medicine for use by the patient This process may take place in a public or private clinic, health center, hospital, or in community pharmacy setting It is carried out

Pharmaceutical Sciences Notes, PST Level 4 Semester 1, PST NTA Level 4, PST04107 Basic Computer Applications

The Use of Computers in Keeping Records of Medicines and Medical Supplies – PST04107 Basic Computer Applications

NTA Level 4 • Semester 1 • PST04107 The Use of Computers in Keeping Records of Medicines and Medical Supplies Basic Computer Applications • Source Session/Topic 4 Full source-text version: all educational wording from the extracted learning source is retained; only presenter/tutor metadata and web-layout noise are removed, while formatting is improved for readability. Session 4: The Use of Computers in Keeping Records of Medicines and Medical Supplies Total Session Time: 120 minutes Prerequisites Session 3 Learning Tasks By the end of this session students are expected to be able to: List benefits of computer in keeping records of medicines and medical supplies Mention commonly used computerized systems for keeping records of medicines and medical supplies Practice tally based system in keeping records of medicines and medical supplies Resources Needed: Flip charts, marker pens, and masking tape Black/white board and chalk/whiteboard markers Computer/ LCD projector SESSION OVERVIEW Step Time Activity/ Method Content 1 05 minutes Presentation Presentation of Session Title and Learning Tasks 2 30 minutes Presentation Buzzing Benefits of Computer in Keeping Records of Medicines and Medical Supplies 3 30 minutes Presentation Brainstorming Commonly Used Computerized Systems for Keeping Records and Medical Supplies 4 45 minutes Demonstration Practice Tally Based System in Keeping Records of Medicines and Medical Supplies 5 05 minutes Presentation Key Points 6 05 minutes Presentation Evaluation SESSION CONTENTS STEP1: Presentation of Session Title and Learning Task (5 minutes) READ or ASK students to read the learning tasks and clarify ASK students if they have any questions before continuing STEP 2: Benefits of Computer in Keeping Records of Medicines and Medical Supplies ( 30 minutes) Activity: Buzzing (5 minutes) ASK students to pair up and buzz on the following question for 2 minutes What are the benefits of computer in keeping records of medicines and medical supplies? ALLOW few pairs to respond and let other pairs to add on points not mentioned WRITE their response on the flip chart/board CLARIFY and SUMMARIZE by using the content below The following are the benefits of computer in keeping records of medicines and medical supplies Speed and Efficiency A computerized records keeping system makes everything from inputting information to taking inventory easier. Doing a hand count of inventory can take days, but with a computerized records keeping system, the same process can be done in a short time Document Generation Once the computerized records keeping system is in place, managers and workers can use it to automatically generate all kinds of documents, from purchase orders and checks to invoices and account statements. Managers can also use the system to automatically order products when they run low Timely Data With a manual system, the data is only as accurate and up to date as the last hand count. With a computerized records keeping system, the management team can pull a report and instantly see how many units are on the floor, how many have sold and which products are selling the fastest It eliminates overstocking of the inventories and maintains minimum investment. It helps in optimum utilization of men, money, material, equipment, time and thereby reduces the total cost of the production STEP 3: The Commonly Used Computerized Systems for Keeping Records in Medicines and Medical Supplies (30 minutes) Activity: Brainstorming (5 minutes) Ask students to brainstorm on the following question: Mention any common used computerized system for keeping records of medicines and medical supplies ALLOW few students to respond WRITE their responses on the flip chart/ board CLARIFY and SUMMARISE by using the content below There are many computerized records keeping software which can be used for various pharmaceutical activities depend on the needs of the particular organization. these are examples of the software which can be used in health services Drug health information system software (DHIS) Jeeva, Win Pharm, Pioneer RX These software’s have the following standard features, User friendly input Easier to recall of patient, drug and prescription information Comply to regulatory authorities Safety and accuracy Adequate inventory management Provision of reports Fast Allow electronic prescription Step 4: Practice Tall Based System in Keeping Records of Medicines and Medical Supplies (45 minutes) Activity: Demonstration (45 minutes) DIVIDE students in small manageable groups. PREPARE computer for demonstration POSITION students so that everyone can see and hear REVIEW steps of tallying based system in a computer with students DEMONSTRATE the procedure of tallying in a computer ALLOW one student from each group to do a return demonstration and let others tally CLARIFY and SUMMARIZE by using the content below INFORM the students that “every student will practice in the computer laboratory under supervision until each student is competent” STEP 5: Key Points (5Minutes) Information Technologies are systems of hardware and/or software that capture, process, exchange, store and/or present information using electrical, magnetic and/or electromagnetic energy Computers are processors of information. Process large amounts of information at incredible speeds, accurately, and consistently. Their processing speed is their major advantage over humans STEP 6: Evaluation ( 5 minutes) What is the meaning of information technology in inventory system? What are the benefits of information technology in inventory management? What are commonly used computerized inventory systems? References Marion Merrell Dow Incorporated.( 1989).Effective pharmacy management. Marion Merrell Dow Inc Jadhav, S. P., Nikam, K., Gandhi, A., Salunkhe, K. &Shinde., N. (2012). Applications of computer science in Pharmacy: An overview. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2 (1), 1-9. retrieved from ww.scopemed.org/?mno=8149 http://baonsquarestech.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-use-of-computer-in-pharmacy_26.html ← Previous TopicNext Topic →View all Basic Computer Applications topicsOpen Complete Full Notes PDF / OFFLINE NOTES Unataka kutumiwa notes hizi kupitia WhatsApp?Kwa notes zilizopangiliwa vizuri kwa kusoma offline au PDF, bonyeza kitufe hapa chini. Ujumbe wenye Level, Semester, Module na Topic utaandaliwa moja kwa moja.TUMIWA NOTES WHATSAPP WhatsApp: 255620339260

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Identification of Different Types of Computer Software – PST04107 Basic Computer Applications

NTA Level 4 • Semester 1 • PST04107 Identification of Different Types of Computer Software Basic Computer Applications • Source Session/Topic 5 Full source-text version: all educational wording from the extracted learning source is retained; only presenter/tutor metadata and web-layout noise are removed, while formatting is improved for readability. Session 5: Identification of Different Types of Computer Software Total Session Time: 60 minutes Prerequisites Session 4 Learning Tasks By the end of this session, students are expected to be able to: Define the Term Software Describe Different Types of Software Describe Various Computer Application Programs and its Uses Resources Needed Flip charts, marker pens, and masking tape Black/white board and chalk/whiteboard markers Computer LCD SESSION OVERVIEW Step Time Activity/Method Content 1 05 minutes Presentation Presentation of Session Title and Learning Tasks 2 10 minutes Presentation Brainstorming Definition of Software 3 20 minutes Presentation Different Types of Computer Software 4 15 minutes Presentation Buzzing Uses of Computer Applications 5 05 minutes Presentation Key Points 6 05 minutes Presentation Evaluation SESSION CONTENT Step 1: Presentation of Session Title and Learning Tasks (5 minutes) READ or ASK students to read the learning objectives and clarify. ASK students if they have any questions before continuing. Step 2: Definition of Computer Software (10 minutes) Activity: Brainstorming (5 minutes) Ask students to brainstorm on the following question: What is the meaning of the term ‘software’? ALLOW few students to respond WRITE their responses on the flip chart/ board CLARIFY and SUMMARISE by using the content below Software Software is another name of a program or programs The purpose of software is to convert data (unprocessed facts) into information (processed facts) Software programs consist of the step-by-step instructions that tell the computer how to do its work In other words software or programs are set of instruction which tells computer what to do Step 3: Different Types of Computer Software (20 minutes) There are two types of software/program; these are system software and application software System Software. System Software consists of programs that control the operations of a computer and its devices System software serves as the interface between a user, the application software, and the computer’s hardwar One type of system software is the operating system Before application software can be run, the operating system, which contains instructions that coordinate the activities among computer hardware devices, must be loaded from the hard disk into the computer’s memory System software is not a single program, rather it is a collection of programs, included the following: Operating systems Operating systems are programs that coordinate computer resources, provide an interface between users and computer, and run applications. Windows XP, Windows VISTA and the Mac OS X are the best known operating system for today’s microcomputer users Utilities Also known as service programs, they perform specific tasks related to managing computer resources For example, the windows utility called Disk defragmenter locates and eliminates unnecessary file fragments and rearranges files and unused disk space to optimize computer operations Devices drivers Device drivers are specialized programs designed to allow particular input or output devices to communicate with the rest of the computer system Application Software Application software consists of programs designed to perform specific tasks for users Application software can be used as a productivity/business tool; to assist with graphics and multimedia projects; to support home, personal, and educational activities and to facilitate communications Specific application software products is called program and are available from software vendors These programs can be categorized as either basic or specialized applications Basic applications Also known as general-purpose applications, they are widely used in nearly all career areas. They are the kinds of programs you have to know to be considered as computer competent One of these applications is a browser to navigate, explore and find information on the internet The two most widely used browsers are Microsoft’s Internet Explorer and Netscape’s Navigator Specialized applications Also known as special-purpose applications, these include thousand of other programs that are more narrowly focused on specific declines and occupations Some of the best known are graphics audio, video, web authoring, and artificial intelligence programs Various computer application programs are Word processing Excel Database software PowerPoint Internet E-mail software Web browser Step 4: Uses of Application Software (15 minutes) Activity: Buzzing (5 minutes) ASK students to pair up and buzz on the following question for 2 minutes What are the types of computer software? When do you use that software? ALLOW few pairs to respond and let other pairs to add on points not mentioned WRITE their response on the flip chart/board CLARIFY and SUMMARIZE by using the content below Word processing software allows users to create and manipulate documents that contain text and graphics With word processing software, you can insert clip art into a document; change margins; find and replace text; use a spelling checker to check spelling; place a header and footer at the top and the bottom of a page; and vary font (character design), font size (character scale), and font style (character appearance) Excel is a spreadsheet application in the Microsoft Office Suite. A spreadsheet is an accounting program for the computer Spreadsheets are primarily used to work with numbers and text Spreadsheets can help organize information, like alphabetizing a list of names or ordering records, or calculate and analyze information using mathematical formulas Power Point is the presentation graphics software in the Microsoft Office Suite It allows you to create dynamic presentations using its easy-to-use, predefined layouts and templates Database software allows you to create and manage a database A database is a collection of data organized to allow access, retrieval, and use of that data. Database is used to store records of employees, clients and equipments Example of employees records are Name, Age, Place of birth and occupation A query is used to retrieve data according to specified criteria, which are restrictions the data must meet E-mail software is used to create, send, receive, forward, store, print, and delete e-mail (electronic mail)

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Demonstration on Getting Started with Microsoft Word – PST04107 Basic Computer Applications

NTA Level 4 • Semester 1 • PST04107 Demonstration on Getting Started with Microsoft Word Basic Computer Applications • Source Session/Topic 6 Full source-text version: all educational wording from the extracted learning source is retained; only presenter/tutor metadata and web-layout noise are removed, while formatting is improved for readability. Session 6: Demonstration on Getting Started with Microsoft Word Total Session Time: 60 minutes + 120 minutes Practical Prerequisites Session 5 Learning Tasks By the end of this session, students are expected to be able to: Define Microsoft Word Program Identify Parts of the Word Window Practice Saving Document Practice Use Backspace/Delete and Undo/ Repeat Functions Practice Cut, Copy, Paste, Drag and Drop Practice Use of Autocorrect, Find and Replace Practice Use of Spell Check and Grammar Check Resources Needed Flip charts, marker pens, and masking tape Black/white board and chalk/whiteboard markers Computer LCD Handout 6.1 SESSION OVERVIEW Step Time Activity/Method Content 1 05 minutes Presentation Presentation of Session Title and Learnig Tasks 2 10 minutes Presentation Brainstorming Definition of Microsoft Word 3 40 minutes Presentation Basic of the Microsoft Word Window 4 40 minutes Presentation Exercise Saving a File 5 40 minutes Presentation Exercise Cut, Copy, Paste, Drag and Drop 6 35 minutes Presentation Exercise AutoCorrect and Spell Grammar Check 7 05 minutes Presentation Key Points 8 05 minutes Presentation Evaluation SESSION CONTENT Step 1: Presentation of Session Title and Learning Tasks (5 minutes) READ or ASK students to read the learning objectives and clarify. ASK students if they have any questions before continuing. Step 2: Definition of Microsoft Word (10 minutes) Activity: Brainstorming (5 minutes) Ask students to brainstorm on the following question: What is Microsoft word program? ALLOW few students to respond? WRITE their responses on the flip chart/ board CLARIFY and SUMMARISE by using the content below Microsoft word is the word processing software in the Microsoft Office Suite It allows you to create a variety of professional-looking documents such as letters, flyers and more Step 3: Basics of the Word Window (40 minutes) Word is the word processing software in the Microsoft Office Suite It allows you to create a variety of professional-looking documents such as letters, flyers, and more The Basics of the Word Window Shown below is the Microsoft Word default window When Word is launched, a new blank document, or default window, opens in Print Layout view Although window elements are fully explained in our Windows course, here is a brief explanation of the Word window Title Bar: displays the document name followed by a program name Menu Bar: contains a list of options to manage and customize documents Standard Toolbar: contains shortcut buttons for the most popular commands Formatting Toolbar contains buttons used for formatting Ruler: used to set margins, indents, and tabs Insertions point the location where the next character appears End-of-document Marker indicates the end of the document Help provides quick access to Help topics Scroll bars used to view parts of the document Status Bar Displays position of the insertion point and working mode buttons Task Pane provides easy access to commonly used menus, buttons and tools. View Buttons Changes the layout view of the document to Normal View, Web Layout View, Reading Layout View, Print Layout View, or Outline View Office Assistant Links to the Microsoft Office Help feature Figure 1: Basic Component of Window Source: Goodwill Community Foundation 2002. Change in View In an effort to provide various ways in which to view your work in progress and remain organized, Word 2003 offers six different views for your document. The six views are Normal View, Web Layout View, Reading Layout View, Print Layout View, Outline View, and Full Screen View. Normal view is best used for typing, editing, formatting and proofreading. It provides a maximum amount of space without rulers or page numbers cluttering your view Web Layout view shows you what your text will look like on a web page Reading Layout view is best for documents that you do not need to edit. The goal of this view is to increase legibility so that the user can read the document easily Print Layout view shows you what your document will look like when it is printed Under Print Layout view you can see all elements of the page. Print Preview shows you this as well Outline view is used to create and edit outlines. Outline view only shows the headings in a document. This view is particularly handy when making notes Full Screen view displays ONLY the document that you are working on. All the other pieces of the Word window are removed except for one button that allows you to Close View Screen Changing Your Document View Click View on the menu bar. Select the view of your choice. OR Click one of the five buttons at the bottom left of your Word window (View Full Screen is not available in this location). Figure 2: View Button Source: Goodwill Community Foundation 2002 Step 4: Saving New File (40 minutes) When Saving a File for the First Time Click File on the Menu Bar. Select Save – Ctrl+S. Figure 3: Save command Source: Goodwill Community Foundation 2002 Using the Standard Toolbar to Save Choose the Save button on the Standard Toolbar. Save as Dialog Box After selecting Save from the Menu Bar or the Standard Toolbar, the Save As Dialog Box appears. Figure 4: Save As Dialog Box Source: Goodwill Community Foundation 2002 To Specify a File Location Open the Save In: drop down list box. Choose 31/2 floppy (A 🙂 if saving to a floppy disk. Choose (C 🙂 if saving to your hard disk. Name your file in the File name: box. Click Save. If you do not choose a file name, Microsoft Word will assign a file name for you. It assigns the first line of text in you document, unless you give it a different name when prompted in the File name box. If you do not specify a file

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Demonstration on Microsoft Word Basics – PST04107 Basic Computer Applications

NTA Level 4 • Semester 1 • PST04107 Demonstration on Microsoft Word Basics Basic Computer Applications • Source Session/Topic 7 Full source-text version: all educational wording from the extracted learning source is retained; only presenter/tutor metadata and web-layout noise are removed, while formatting is improved for readability. Session 7: Demonstration on Microsoft Word Basics Total Session Time: 60 minutes + 120 minutes Practical Prerequisites None Learning Tasks By the end of this session students are expected to be able to: Align Text Set Line Spacing Create Margins Use the Ruler and Formatting Toolbar Format Text Create Bulleted and Numbered Lists Resources Needed Flip charts, marker pens, and masking tape Black/white board and chalk/whiteboard markers Computer and LCD Handout 6.1 SESSION OVERVIEW Step Time Activity/ Method Content 1 5 minutes Presentation Presentation of Session Title and Learning Tasks 2 30 minutes Demonstration, Exercise Align Text 3 30 minutes Demonstration, Exercise Set Line Spacing 4 30 minutes Demonstration, Exercise Create Margins 5 35 minutes Demonstration, Exercise Use the Ruler and Formatting Toolbar 6 30 minutes Demonstration, Exercise Create Bulleted and Numbered Lists 7 10 minutes Presentation Key Points 8 10 minutes Presentation Evaluation SESSION CONTENT Step 1: Presentation of Session Title and Learning Tasks (5 Minutes) READ or ASK student to read the learning objectives and clarify. ASK students if they have any questions before continuing Step 2: Aligning Text (30 minutes) Aligning text can be invaluable when trying to format your document to meet certain standards. Most documents have text that is left aligned. However, if you were creating a greeting card or advertisement, you might need to know how to center align, right align or justify your text. Align Text Using the Alignment Buttons: Select the text you want to align. Click the Align Left, Center, Align Right, or Justify button on the Formatting toolbar. Figure:1 Alignment Buttons Source: Goodwill Community Foundation 2002 Uses of left, right, center and justified Alignment Text Below you will view examples of text that are aligned using the left, right, center, and justified alignment buttons. Refer students to Handout 6.1: Personal Letter Activity 1: Personal Letter (5 minutes) Instructions: Use Personal Letter from Handout 6.1 help to do bullets 1 to 4 listed below: Left align the entire letter. Center align only heading Right align Address at the top Save and close the document. Step 3: Set Line and Paragraph Spacing (30 minutes) Line Spacing Document text can be formatted to show a number of line spacing options. The most common spacing options are single-spaced and double-spaced. Line spacing is measured in lines or points. When line spacing is measured in points, it is referred to as leading (rhymes with wedding). When you reduce the leading you automatically bring the lines of text closer together, sometimes making it difficult to read. Increasing the leading will space the lines out, allowing for improved readability. For example, the 10 point font usually uses 12 point leading. This is the default and, in general, should be used. To Format Line Spacing Select the text you want to format. Choose Reveal Formatting on the Task Pane and click on any of the blue links under the Paragraph heading. OR Click Format on the menu bar. Select Paragraph. The Paragraph dialog box appears. Click on the Indents and Spacing tab. In the Line spacing drop down menu, you may select single, 1.5, or double spacing. The default is single spacing. Click OK. OR Select the text you want to format. Click on the Line Spacing button on the Formatting Menu. Select an option from the drop-down menu. Step 4.Using Page Setup to Specify Margins (30 minutes) Figure 2: Margin Set Source: Screen Shot from Microsoft Word In order to change the margins (space along the top, left, right and bottom) in your document, you will need to access the Page Setup dialog box. Click File on the menu bar. Select Page Setup. Select Margins tab in the Page Setup dialog box. OR Choose Reveal Formatting on the Task Pane and click on the blue link, Margin, under the Section heading. You can change the margin in precise steps by clicking on the up or down arrows next to the margin that you wish to change or you may type a number in the text box next to the margin you wish to change. Click OK. Figure 3:Page Setup Source: Screen Shot from Microsoft Word More Options on the Page Setup Dialog Box The Page Setup dialog box gives you several other options for controlling the look of your document. Not only can you control how your document looks on screen, but you can also manage how your document will be printed. The Margins, Paper and Layout Tab all contain valuable tools. Margins Tab Click the Default button in the lower left corner of the Page Setup dialog box to set (or reset) Word's default margins. You can choose to apply these new margins to the whole document or from this point forward by using the drop-down menu, Apply to:. Change the Page Orientation by clicking on either the Portrait box (8.5 x 11) or the Landscape box (11 x 8.5). Paper Tab The default paper size is 8.5 x 11, but you can change the paper size entirely. You can even customize the paper size to include note cards, envelopes, photo paper, index cards, and much more. Layout Tab The Layout Tab includes options to customize page numbering, borders, and headers/footers. A nice feature on the Layout Tab is creating a Title Page for your document. To Create a Title Page for Your Document Enter the text you want on your title page. Click File on the Standard toolbar. Select Page Setup from the menu bar. Click the Layout tab. Under Vertical Alignment, you will find the following options: Top: Default. Text lines up with top margin. Center: Text on page is centered between the top and bottom margins. Justified: Text is spread out so each line is

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Demonstration on Advanced Microsoft Word formatting – PST04107 Basic Computer Applications

NTA Level 4 • Semester 1 • PST04107 Demonstration on Advanced Microsoft Word formatting Basic Computer Applications • Source Session/Topic 8 Full source-text version: all educational wording from the extracted learning source is retained; only presenter/tutor metadata and web-layout noise are removed, while formatting is improved for readability. Session 8: Demonstration on Advanced Microsoft Word formatting Total Session Time: 60 minutes + 120 minutes Practical Prerequisites None Student Learning Tasks By the end of this session, students are expected to be able to: Insert Symbols Insert Headers and Footers Format Text Create Text Boxes Work with Columns Resources Needed Flip charts, marker pens, and masking tape Black/white board and chalk/whiteboard markers Computer LCD SESSION OVERVIEW Step Time Activity/Method Content 1 05 minutes Presentation Presentation of Session Title and Learning Tasks 2 30 minutes Presentation, Exercise Insert Symbols 3 35 minutes Presentation, Exercise Insert Header and Footer 4 30 minutes Presentation, Exercise Format Text 5 30 minutes Presentation, Exercise Create Text Boxes 6 35 minutes Presentation, Exercise Work with Column 7 10 minutes Presentation Key Points 8 5minutes Presentation Evaluation SESSION CONTENT Step 1: Presentation of Session Title and Learning Tasks (5 Minutes) READ or ASK student to read the learning objectives and clarify ASK students if they have any questions before continuing Step 2: Insert Symbols (30 minutes) Introduction of Symbols There are many Symbols that you might often see in publications that are not directly available from your keyboard. For example, the Copyright symbol, ©, is not available on the keyboard but can be selected from Word's Symbol Dialog Box. Other commonly used symbols that appear in the Symbol Dialog Box are: © Copyright ® Registration TM Trademark Checkmark Insert Symbols To Insert Symbols into your Document: Click Insert on the Menu Bar Select Symbols, The Symbols Dialog Box appears Click the Symbols Tab to select a symbol from a Font type OR Click the Special Characters Tab to view other commonly used symbols Click on the Symbol or Special Character you would like to select and then Click Insert The Symbol or Character will show up in your document Click Close Figure 1: Different Symbols Source: Goodwill Community Foundation 2002 Before You Start the Challenge. During the challenges for these lessons, you will create a newsletter or flyer. Before you begin, decide which topic you would like to write about Do you want to design a flyer that advertises a room for rent? Perhaps you want to develop a flyer that promotes a service, such as piano or guitar lessons? Do you want to develop a newsletter for an organization you are a member of? There are many templates in Microsoft Word that can help you create these documents, but for this tutorial you will find it more educational if you complete the assignment without using the template feature. Make a decision about what you want your document to be about and we’ll get started! Activity 1: Inserting a Symbol (5 minutes) Open Word and create a new document. Insert a Symbol into the document. Do not worry about placement in the document – you'll move the symbol around as you learn more about Word. Save and close Word. Step 3: Insert Headers and Footers (35 minutes) The Header and Footer usually contain title and author information, dates, and page numbers. The Header appears at the top of the page and the Footer appears at the bottom of the page. To Insert a Header and Footer: Click View on the Menu Bar Select Header and Footer The document will appear grayed out with a dotted Header and Footer box showing at the top and bottom of the page Locate the Header and Footer Toolbar on the page Figure 1:Header and Footer Type inside the dotted boxes to insert your Header and/or Footer. Click Close on the Header and Footer Toolbar when you are finished. AND Source: Goodwill Community Foundation 2002 Header and Footer Toolbar The Header and Footer Toolbar contains buttons that can help you automatically enter important information in your header and footers. Some of the useful features located on the Header and Footer Toolbar are: Insert Auto-Text – drop-down menu showing commonly used header and footer information, including, author, page number and date Insert Page Numbers – inserts the page numbers Insert Number of Pages – inserts the number of pages in the entire document Format Page Number – opens the Page Number Format Dialog box so that you can format your page number in the header and footer Insert Date Insert Time Page Setup – opens the Page Setup Dialog box so that you can adjust the location of the header and footer Switch between Header and Footer – allows you to jump quickly between the header and footer on a page Close – closes the Header and Footer Toolbar: Delete Header and Footer If you choose to delete your Header or Footer, Word will automatically delete the Header or Footer within the entire document To Delete the Header or Footer: Click View on the Menu Bar Select Header and Footer Highlight the text within the Header or Footer (whichever text you would like to delete) Press Delete. The text is now removed. Click Close Figure 2: Header and Footer Toolbar Source: Goodwill Community Foundation 2002 You can delete the Header and Footer on just the first page of the document by choosing File – Page Setup. On the Page Setup Dialog Box, choose the Layout Tab and place a checkmark next to Different First Page under Headers and Footers, then click OK. Activity 2: Open a document created from activity 1 above (5 minutes) Type your name into the Header. Modify the text in your Header so that it is 10-point Times New Roman font. Put the date and time in the Footer. Modify the text in your Footer so that it is 10-point Times New Roman font. Save and close the document Step 4: Formatting (30 minutes) Why display non-printing characters? Non-printing

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Demonstration on Tables Creation, Editing and Formatting – PST04107 Basic Computer Applications

NTA Level 4 • Semester 1 • PST04107 Demonstration on Tables Creation, Editing and Formatting Basic Computer Applications • Source Session/Topic 9 Full source-text version: all educational wording from the extracted learning source is retained; only presenter/tutor metadata and web-layout noise are removed, while formatting is improved for readability. Session 9: Demonstration on Tables Creation, Editing and Formatting Total Session Time: 40 minutes + 80 minutes Practical Prerequisites None Learning Tasks By the end of this session, students are expected to be able to: Create a Table Edit Tables Format Tables Resources Needed Flip charts, marker pens, and masking tape. Black/white board and chalk/whiteboard markers. Computer. LCD SESSION OVERVIEW Step Time Activity/ Method Content 1 05 minutes Presentation Presentation of Session Title and Learning Tasks 2 35 minutes Presentation, Exercise Creating Tables 3 30 minutes Presentation, Exercise Editing Tables 4 35 minutes Presentation, Exercise Formatting Tables 5 10 minutes Presentation Key Points 6 5 minutes Presentation Evaluation SESSION CONTENT Step 1: Presentation of Session Title and Learning Tasks (5 Minutes) READ or ASK student to read the learning objectives and clarify. ASK students if they have any questions before continuing. Step 2: Creating a Tables (35 minutes) Tables allow large amounts of text and/or numbers to be presented in an organized and easy to read fashion. Student roll books, sport statistics, address books, math formulas, menus and many other documents often incorporate tables to share information. Similar to columns, Tables can be challenging at first. Word has created an entire menu to help assist you in creating your first Table. A few important terms to know before you begin creating tables are: Row – A row runs horizontal in a table and is divided by borders Borders – Separating lines in the table Column – A column runs perpendicular in a table and is divided by borders Cell – A cell is the box that is created when your rows and your columns intersect each other. The cell contains your data or information Figure 1: Row and Column Direction Source: Goodwill Community Foundation 2002 Creating Tables Using the Insert Table Dialog Box Click Table on the Menu Bar Select Insert and then Table from the cascading menu. The Insert Table dialog box appears Determine the number of columns and rows you need in your table. You can add more lately, but save yourself some work. You can always add rows by pressing Tab at the end of a row To create a table as wide as your page, leave the Fixed Column Width setting on Auto. Click OK. A table is inserted into your document Figure 2: Insert Table Source: Goodwill Community Foundation 2002 Another automated way to create a quick table is by using the Insert Table Button on the Standard toolbar Creating Tables Using the Insert Table Button Click the Insert Table Button. Now, drag the number of columns and rows you want in your table. Figure 3: Tool for Insert Table Source: Goodwill Community Foundation 2002 Custom-Made Tables The Insert Table Dialog Box and Insert Table button offer a quick solution to making tables. If you would like to custom create your table by drawing it yourself, you can use the Draw Table button. Creating Tables Using the Draw Tables Button Open the Tables and Borders toolbar by clicking View on the Menu Bar, Select Toolbars and then Tables and Borders from the Cascading Menu. The Tables and Borders toolbar will appear. Click the Draw Tables button on the Tables and Borders toolbar. The mouse pointer turns into a pencil. Figure 4: Tables and Borders Source: Print Screen from Microsoft Word 2003 Drag the pencil to create a rectangle about the size of the table you want Release the mouse button. The border of the table appears in your document Use the pencil again to draw in column and row borders Click the Draw Table button again to change the pencil back into an I-beam If you make a mistake while drawing your table, you can erase both rows and columns by using the Eraser on the Tables and Borders toolbar. Once you select the Eraser, the pointer will change to resemble the Eraser Button. Drag the Eraser over parts of the table you wish to erase. When you are finished erasing, click the Eraser button again to put the Eraser away. Entering Text Click inside any table cell to begin entering text or numbers. Moving Around in a Table: Use the Tab key or right arrow key to move right Use Shift + Tab or the left arrow key to move left The up and down arrow keys will move the insertion point above or below its current location. Selecting Text in Tables A cell: triple click inside cell A row: Move mouse to left of margins, point to the row, and click Multiple rows: Select the first row, click and drag the number of rows desired A column: Move the mouse above the column. It turns into a downward pointing arrow. Click once Multiple columns: Select the first column, click and drag the number of columns desired Entire Table: Choose Table and Select Table from the menu bar. Selecting Cells. To act on a group of cells they must first be selected. To select a cell, or group of Cells use the selection arrow. This is shown when the cursor is placed near a left cell edge or the top of a column In a new document, create table 5 columns by 5 rows Select the first cell by moving near to its left edge and clicking the left mouse button when the arrow is displayed, as in the diagram. Move the mouse down and click again to remove the selection. Select the Second column by moving near to the top edge of the column and clicking the Mouse when the selection arrow is displayed Select the entire third row by double clicking when the arrow is displayed at the edge of any cell

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Working with Image in Microsoft Word – PST04107 Basic Computer Applications

NTA Level 4 • Semester 1 • PST04107 Working with Image in Microsoft Word Basic Computer Applications • Source Session/Topic 10 Full source-text version: all educational wording from the extracted learning source is retained; only presenter/tutor metadata and web-layout noise are removed, while formatting is improved for readability. Session 10: Working with Image in Microsoft Word Total Session time: 60 minutes +120 minutes Practical Prerequisites None Learning Tasks By the end of this session, students are expected to be able to: Insert and Set Objects Insert and Set Pictures Create and Modify Diagrams and Charts Insert Hyperlinks and Drawing Use AutoText and Data source Resources Needed Flip charts, marker pens, and masking tape. Black/white board and chalk/whiteboard markers. Computer. LCD. SESSION OVERVIEW Step Time Activity/ Method Content 1 5 minutes Presentation Presentation of Session Title and Learning Tasks 2 30 minutes Presentation Insert and Set Objects 3 40 minutes Presentation Create, Insert Insert and Set Pictures 4 30 minutes Presentation organization chart Create, Modify Diagrams and Charts 5 30minutes Presentation, Exercise Insert a Hyperlink and Drawing 6 30 minutes Presentation AutoText and Data Source 7 10minutes Presentation Key points 8 5 minutes Presentation Evaluation SESSION CONTENT Step 1: Presentation of Session Title and Learning Tasks (5 minutes) READ or ASK student to read the learning objectives and clarify. ASK students if they have any questions before continuing. Step 2: Insert and Set Objects (30 minutes) Introduction to Word Graphics Now that you are comfortable adding and formatting text, headers and footers, columns, and tables, let's learn to enhance your documents by adding objects and pictures. The Drawing Toolbar offers many options for including lines, lines with arrows, and many types of shapes into your document. Drawing objects include AutoShapes: including Lines, Curves, and Textboxes WordArt drawing objects Drawing Objects To Draw Lines and Shapes Open the Drawing toolbar by clicking View on the Menu Bar, Select Toolbars and then Drawing from the Cascading Menu OR Right-click on any toolbar and select drawing Click the Drawing button on the Standard toolbar The Drawing toolbar will appear Figure 1: Drawing Button Source: screen shot from Microsoft Word Choose an AutoShape from the AutoShape drop down menu. OR Click any of the drawing Tools in the first group of buttons Line Tool – Arrow Tool – Rectangle Tool – Oval Tool – The mouse pointer changes to a crosshair. Drag the crosshair from a starting point until the object is the desired size Release the mouse button to end the drawing object and turn off the Drawing tool. Hold the Shift key down to create straight lines, perfect circles, or perfect squares AutoShapes are inserted (on their own layer) with the In front of text wrapping style applied. WordArt Drawing Objects Also included on the Drawing toolbar is the WordArt Feature. Using WordArt, you can create text graphics that bend, slant, and appear metallic or wooden and much, much more. WordArt can even be shadowed, skewed, rotated, and stretched Here are just a few examples of what WordArt allows you to do: To Insert WordArt Place the insertion point where you would like to insert WordArt. Click the WordArt button on the Drawing toolbar. The WordArt gallery opens. Choose (click) a WordArt style The Edit WordArt Text dialog box appears. Edit the font, size, and style Click OK. Figure 2: Inserting Word art Source: screen shot from Microsoft Word Formatting Drawing Objects Use the Drawing toolbar to format AutoShapes and WordArt. To select several objects hold down the Shift key and click on each object, or use the Select Objects tool. Fill color allow you to color all selected drawing objects. No fill is the color white. Change the line color of a selected object. Changes the text color of a selected object. Changes the line style of a selected object. Changes the line style of a selected object. Includes solid and dotted lines. Changes the style of arrow. Gives selected object some depth. Gives selected object a 3D effect. Activity 1: Open Your Document from Activities 1 Session 7 (10 minutes) Using both AutoShapes and WordArt, create an image for your flyer. Edit the image. Save and close the document. Step 3: Insert and Set Pictures (40 minutes) Clip Art Word comes bundled with hundreds of Clip Art images that are copyright free and available for your personal use. The clip art images that are available through Word cover many different categories and can really help enhance your pages. If you have never inserted clip art before, Word will ask if you would like to catalog all of the available resources (clip art, sound and video files) on your computer. It is a good idea to go ahead and catalog all of these free resources. To Insert Clip Art Place the insertion point where you want to insert the clip Click Insert on the Menu Bar Select Picture and then Clip Art from the cascading menu. The Insert Clip Art menu opens on the Task Pane. Type a keyword in the Search Text: field Click Search. OR Specify your search by using the Other Search Options Search in: – specifies where Word will search for clip art. As long as the check box everywhere is checked, Word will search through All Collections Results should be: – specified what type of file Word will search for (video, audio, photographs, clip art). As long as the check box for All Media Types is checked, Word will search through All Media Files. Double-Click The Clip Art Or Picture To Add To The Document. To change your Search For text: Click the Modify button below the clip art results To preview video and sound clips, click the appropriate tab and click the Play button to preview the file. To Delete a Picture Select the image (click on it). Press the delete key on your keyboard Inserting Pictures from your Computer A picture doesn't have to be in the Clip Gallery in order for you to

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Demonstration on Printing and Managing Documents – PST04107 Basic Computer Applications

NTA Level 4 • Semester 1 • PST04107 Demonstration on Printing and Managing Documents Basic Computer Applications • Source Session/Topic 11 Full source-text version: all educational wording from the extracted learning source is retained; only presenter/tutor metadata and web-layout noise are removed, while formatting is improved for readability. Session 11: Demonstration on Printing and Managing Documents Total Session time: 60 minutes + 120 minutes Practical Prerequisites None Learning Tasks By the end of this session, students are expected to be able to: Print Envelopes Print Labels Use Track Changes Tool Accept and Reject Changes Insert Comments View and Edit Comments Resources Needed Flip charts, marker pens, and masking tape Black/white board and chalk/whiteboard markers Computer, LCD and Printer Handout 11.1: Envelope Labels SESSION OVERVIEW Step Time Activity/ Method Content 1 05 minutes Presentation Presentation of Session Title and Learning Tasks 2 30 minutes Presentation, Exercise Print Envelopes 3 25 minutes Presentation, Exercise Print Labels 4 20 minutes Presentation, Exercise Track Changes Tool 5 30 minutes Presentation, Exercise Accept and Reject Changes 6 30 minutes Presentation, Exercise Insert Comments 7 20 minutes Presentation, Exercise View and Edit Comments 8 10 minutes Presentation Key Points 9 10 minutes Presentation Evaluation SESSION CONTENT Step 1: Presentation of Session Title and Learning Tasks (5 minutes) READ or ASK students to read the learning objectives and clarify. ASK students if they have any questions before continuing Step 2: Printing Envelopes (30 minutes) To Address and Print Envelopes Select Tools from the main menu. Select Letters and Mailings Envelopes and Labels from the cascading menu. The Envelopes and Labels dialog box will appear. Enter the Delivery Address. This will appear automatically if you are working with a letter at the same time. Enter the Return Address. Click Options to set the envelope and printing options. The Envelope Options dialog box will appear. Figure 1: Envelopes Source: Print Screen From Ms Word Click the Envelope Options tab. Make any changes to the envelope size or font. Figure 2:Envelope Options Source: Print Screen From Ms Word 2003 Click the Printing Options tab. Choose the correct feed method for your printer. Click OK. Click Add to Document if you are working with a letter. This will display a version of the completed envelope. OR Click Print to just print the envelope. Activity: Group Activity Envelopes and Labels (10 minutes) Handout 11.1: Envelopes and Labels to complete this Challenge. Open the Envelopes and Labels document. Create a size 10 envelope with a delivery address and a return address. Close the document. Step 3: Printing Labels (25 minutes) Word allows you to print a single mailing label or a full sheet of mailing labels. To Print Mailing Labels Select Tools from the main menu Select Letters and Mailings Envelopes and Labels from the cascading menu. The Envelopes and Labels dialog box will appear Select the Labels tab Enter the address in the Address: field Select Full Page of same label or Single label Figure 3: Labels Source: Print Screen From Ms Word 2003 Click Options. The Labels Options dialog box will appear. Select the product number for the labels you are using Select the printing tray Click OK Click New Document to view the labels in a new document. OR Click Print to just print the labels Activity: Group Activity Complete Below Bullet (10 minutes) ASK student to refer Envelopes and Labels from Handout 11.1: Envelopes and Labels to complete this Challenge. Open the Envelopes and Labels document. Create a full page of address labels for ABC Construction. Close the document. Step 4: Tracking Changes (20 minutes) The Track Changes feature of Word allows multiple people to work on a document, and for suggested changes to be tracked To Track Changes to a Document Select Tools Track Changes from the main menu. The Track Changes feature will be active Change the document formatting or edit the text. Notice how the changes are documented on the screen Figure 4: Red Word Represent Tracking Changes Source: Goodwill Community Foundation 2002. Activity: Group Activity Track Changes (10 minutes) Refer students to Handout 11.2 Cover Letter Open the Cover Letter document. Turn on the Track Changes feature. Insert a new paragraph. Delete a sentence. Save and close the document Step 5: Accepting and Rejecting Changes (30 minutes) When you receive a Word document that has been edited using the Track Changes feature, you will need to decide whether you want to accept or reject each of the changes. To Accept or Reject Changes Select View from the main menu Select Toolbars Reviewing. The Reviewing Toolbar will appear Figure 4: Reviewing Toolbar Source: Goodwill Community Foundation 2002. Position your cursor next to the first proposed change Click the Accept Change or Reject Change button Use the Next and Previous buttons to navigate through each proposed change. Choose to accept or reject each change Activity: Group Activity Use Reviewing Toolbar to Do Below Bullets (10 minutes) Use the Next and Previous buttons to review the changes. Use the Accept Changes button to accept several proposed changes. Use the Reject Change button to reject several proposed changes. Save and close the document. Step 6: Inserting Comments (30 minutes) Microsoft Word provides several tools for document collaboration. One of these features allows you to insert comments into a document and provide suggestions to the document's author without changing the original text. To Insert a Comment Position your cursor next to the word where you would like to insert a comment Select InsertComment from the main menu. The Reviewing toolbar will appear at the top of the page and a comment balloon will appear in the margin Type your comment in the balloon Click outside the balloon Activity: Group Activity (10 minutes) Open any Word document on your computer. Insert at least three comments. Save and close the document Step 7: Viewing and Editing Comments (20 minutes) Word provides you with several document collaboration tools. One of these tools allows a person to insert comments into a document, and

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Demonstration on PowerPoint Basics – PST04107 Basic Computer Applications

NTA Level 4 • Semester 1 • PST04107 Demonstration on PowerPoint Basics Basic Computer Applications • Source Session/Topic 12 Full source-text version: all educational wording from the extracted learning source is retained; only presenter/tutor metadata and web-layout noise are removed, while formatting is improved for readability. Session 12: Demonstration on PowerPoint Basics Total Session Time: 60 minutes +120 minutes Practical Prerequisites None Learning Tasks By the end of this session, students are expected to be able to: Define Power Point Program Identify Components of PowerPoint Window Create a Blank Presentation Insert, Copy and Delete Slides View Slides with Different Slide Views Resources Needed: Flip charts, marker pens, and masking tape Black/white board and chalk/whiteboard markers Computer and LCD Handout 12.1: PowerPoint Sample Slides in Word SESSION OVERVIEW Step Time Activity/ Method Content 1 5 minutes Presentation Presentation of Session Title and Learning Tasks 2 5 minutes Presentation Buzzing Meaning of Power Point Program 3 40 minutes Presentation Exercise Component of the PowerPoint Window 4 35 minutes Presentation, Exercise Creating a Blank Presentation 5 40 minutes Presentation, Exercise Inserting, Copying and Deleting Slides 6 30 minutes Presentation, Exercise Working with Slide Views 7 10 minutes Presentation Key Points 8 5 minutes Presentation Evaluation 9 10 minutes Presentation Take home Assignment SESSION CONTENT Step 1: Presentation of Session Title and Learning Tasks (5 minutes) READ or ASK student to read the learning Tasks and clarify. ASK students if they have any questions before continuing Step 2: Meaning of Power Point ( 05 Minutes) Activity: Brainstorming (5 minutes) Ask students to brainstorm on the following question: What is Power Point? ALLOW few students to respond? WRITE their responses on the flip chart/ board CLARIFY and SUMMARISE by using the content below Power Point is computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information. An example of PowerPoint is presentation software made by Microsoft. Microsoft PowerPoint, part of the Office suite, is a presentation graphics application. A presentation is a combination of slides, handouts, notes, and outlines all in one file. You can add text, graphics, photos, clip art, sound and video to your slides. PowerPoint can help you present a topic at work, home, or school. Step 3: Components of the Power Point Window (40 minutes) The Parts of the PowerPoint Window The PowerPoint Window has toolbars and panes to help you quickly create presentations. Most of the toolbars are common in Office applications but may feature options unique to PowerPoint. Title Bar – displays the document name followed by a program name Menu Bar – contains a list of options to manage and customize documents Standard Toolbar – contains shortcut buttons for the most popular commands Formatting Toolbar – contains buttons used for formatting Status Bar – displays slide position and the type of design in PowerPoint Drawing Toolbar – contains tools for drawing lines, shapes and objects Task Pane – located on the right side of the computer screen, this pane allows you to select tasks in different categories and allows you to quickly enhance your slides in a few steps. It provides quick access to the most common actions and features in PowerPoint Outline and Slides Tabbed Pane – allows the user to easily view the presentation in outline format (text), as well as a list of all the slides in the presentation (with visuals) Help – provides quick access to Help topics The default view for PowerPoint is the Tri-Pane View. This view, which opens when you launch PowerPoint, allows you to see multiple parts of a presentation at once Figure 1: PowerPoint components/parts Source: Goodwill Community Foundation 2002 The Outline and Slides Tabbed Panes are located on the left side of the screen. Click on the tabs to view an outline or a slide of your presentation. The tabs render differently based on the size of the pane. You can show or hide PowerPoint's toolbars. Click on the View menu and choose Toolbar. Decide which ones you want to show or hide. View Buttons and Slide Views The view buttons at the left bottom corner of the screen allow three slide views: Normal View, Slide Sorter View and Slide Show. The view buttons can be useful as you prepare your presentation. They control the way slides are displayed on the screen. Click a view button to see a different view. Normal View contains the Outline and Slides Tabbed Panes on the left, the Slide pane in the center and the Task Pane on the right. The Outline View shows the text of your presentation for easy editing while Slides View shows text and graphics of the slide you're working on. Click on the tabs to switch between the two views. Under the center slide area is a place for notes. Figure 2: Text Area Of PowerPoint Source: Goodwill Community Foundation 2002 You can hide or show the different panes in Normal View. To hide the Task Pane, click on the View menu and choose Task Pane. (The View menu also allows you to choose other views). To hide the Outline View and Slide Tabbed Panes, click on the X to the right of the Slides Tab. More Views Here are some other views that may be useful as you create your presentations: Slide Sorter View lets you see small versions of all the slides you have created. You can delete, copy, and move slides in this view. Slide Show lets you see your presentation electronically as it will appear to an audience. The Task Pane The PowerPoint Task Pane is located on the right side of the screen. The down-pointing arrow in the top, right corner of the pane allows you to select different menus and tools. By default, the Task Pane appears when PowerPoint is launched. Figure 3: Task Pane Source: Goodwill Community Foundation 2002 The Slide Layout and Slide Design panes within the Task Pane help organize layouts, design templates,

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