TestOut Desktop Pro Plus - English 4.1.x LESSON PLAN

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1 TestOut Desktop Pro Plus - English 4.1.x LESSON PLAN Revised Dec

2 2 Table of Contents Section 0.0: Getting Started Information... 4 Computer and Internet Basics Section 1.1: Computer Systems and the Internet... 5 Section 1.2: The Windows Operating System... 6 Section 1.3: File Management... 7 Section 1.4: Networking and System Updates... 8 Section 1.5: Online Safety and Security... 9 Section 1.6: Computer Hardware...10 Section 1.7: Printing from Office Applications...11 Common Office Features Section 2.1: Getting Started with Office...12 Section 2.2: Customizing Views and Options...13 Section 2.3: Printing Files...14 Section 2.4: Navigating Files...15 Section 2.5: Working with Objects...16 Microsoft Word Section 3.1: Introduction to Word...17 Section 3.2: Creating Documents and Using the Clipboard...18 Section 3.3: Modifying Fonts...20 Section 3.4: Formatting Paragraphs...21 Section 3.5: Formatting Pages...23 Section 3.6: Editing Documents...25 Section 3.7: Inserting Illustrations and Other Elements...26 Section 3.8: Creating and Formatting Tables...28 Section 3.9: Using Themes, Styles, and Templates...30 Section 3.10: Managing References...31 Section 3.11: Managing Headers, Footers, and Sections...32 Section 3.12: Using Office Collaboration Features...33 Section 3.13: Using Macros...34 Microsoft Excel Section 4.1: Introduction to Excel...35 Section 4.2: Creating and Managing Workbooks...36 Section 4.3: Organizing and Entering Data...37 Section 4.4: Changing Properties and Printing Worksheets...39 Section 4.5: Formatting Cells...41 Section 4.6: Entering Simple Formulas...43 Section 4.7: Using Advanced Functions...44 Section 4.8: Displaying Data in Charts...45 Section 4.9: Organizing Data in Tables...46 Section 4.10: Summarizing Complex Data...47 Microsoft PowerPoint Section 5.1: Introduction to PowerPoint...48 Section 5.2: Creating and Managing Presentations...49 Section 5.3: Formatting Textual Content...50 Section 5.4: Designing Slides...52 Section 5.5: Using the Slide Master...53 Section 5.6: Formatting SmartArt and Shapes...54 Section 5.7: Formatting Tables and Charts...55

3 3 Section 5.8: Formatting Pictures and Other Media...56 Section 5.9: Applying Animations and Transitions...58 Section 5.10: Delivering Presentations...59 Microsoft Access Section 6.1: Introduction to Access...61 Section 6.2: Managing Databases...62 Section 6.3: Designing and Creating Tables...63 Section 6.4: Using Simple Queries...64 Section 6.5: Creating Forms...65 Section 6.6: Creating Reports...66 Section 6.7: Surveying Advanced Access Features...67 Microsoft Outlook Section 7.1: Introduction to Outlook...69 Section 7.2: Sending and Receiving Messages...70 Section 7.3: Managing Messages...72 Section 7.4: Working with the Calendar...74 Section 7.5: Managing Contacts and Groups...76 Desktop Pro Practice Exams Desktop Pro Certification Practice Exams...78 MOS 2016 Practice Exams Section B.1: Preparing for MOS Certification...79 Section B.2: Microsoft Word 2016 Core (77-725)...81 Section B.3: Microsoft Excel 2016 Core (77-727)...83 Section B.4: Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 (77-729)...85 Appendices Appendix A: Course Objectives...87 Appendix B: Course Mapping to MOS Exam Objectives Appendix C: Approximate Time for the Course

4 4 0.0: Getting Started Information Summary Video/Demo Time 0.1 Video: Introduction to Desktop Pro Plus 7:04 Total Video Time 7:04 Fact Sheets 0.2 Course Overview 0.3 Course Objectives 0.4 Pop-up Blockers 0.5 Tips for Mac Users 0.6 Using the Simulated Labs 0.7 Keyboard Shortcuts in Labs About 38 minutes

5 5 1.1: Computer Systems and the Internet Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: What are the essential components of a desktop computer system? How can you perform Internet searches on different Web browsers? What are some common troubleshooting tips to consider when browsing the Web? This section introduces you to desktop computer systems and Web browsers. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Open a Windows application. Use a Web browser to navigate to a particular website. Save and access bookmarks in a Web browser. Perform an Internet search. Copy and paste a URL into the Address bar of a Web browser. Delete your Web browser's cache. Configure your Web browser to allow pop-ups from a particular domain. Video/Demo Time Introduction to Desktop Computer Systems 4: Using a Web Browser 4: Web Browser Troubleshooting 3:56 Total Video Time 13:35 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Web Browsing with Internet Explorer Fact Sheets Desktop Computer System Facts Microsoft Internet Explorer Facts Google Chrome Facts Mozilla Firefox Facts Microsoft Edge Facts About 59 minutes

6 6 1.2: The Windows Operating System Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: What is the difference between computer hardware and software? What is the purpose of an operating system? How can the Windows operating system be configured through the Settings App? This section introduces you to the Windows 10 operating system and gives you practice running applications and using the Windows user interface. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Change display settings in Windows. Use the Settings App to view system information. Configure a screen saver through the Settings App. Run Windows applications. Pin applications to the Start Menu and the taskbar. Unpin applications from the Start Menu and the taskbar. Create application shortcuts on the Windows desktop. Video/Demo Time Operating System Functions 1: The Windows 10 Operating System 3: Desktop Applications 3: Windows Settings 2:49 Total Video Time 12:15 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Explore Windows 10 Features Applied Lab: Use the Windows 10 User Interface Applied Lab: Change Display Settings Applied Lab: Run Desktop Applications Fact Sheets Common Operating Systems Windows 10 Components Desktop Application Facts Windows Settings Facts About 83 minutes

7 7 1.3: File Management Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: What are the advantages and disadvantages of different file storage options? How is cloud storage different from local file storage? When is it appropriate to share file storage with other users? This section introduces you to file storage options and gives you practice managing files in Windows. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Create folders in the Windows file system. Copy, rename, and delete files in Windows. Copy files from the local Windows file system to OneDrive. Connect a USB thumb drive to a desktop computer and copy files from the drive to your local file system. Remove USB devices properly. Share a Windows folder with other users and grant them specific access to files within the folder. Use the Windows Recycle Bin. Video/Demo Time Storage Devices 4: Windows File Management 6: Shared Storage 3: Cloud Storage 4:41 Total Video Time 18:03 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Manage and Share Files in Windows Applied Lab: Manage Files Applied Lab: Copy Files from a USB Thumb Drive Applied Lab: Use Shared Storage Applied Lab: Use OneDrive Storage Fact Sheets File Storage Options Windows File Management Facts Shared Storage Facts Windows Cloud Storage Facts About 99 minutes

8 8 1.4: Networking and System Updates Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: What are the characteristics of a strong password? What is the purpose of Windows Update? What hardware components are needed for a wired network? A wireless network? This section introduces you to computer networking and gives you practice creating user accounts, connecting to wireless networks, and configuring Windows Update. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Create a local account for a user who already has a Microsoft login. Create a non-microsoft user account. Connect to a secure wireless network. Configure Windows Update to install updates automatically. Video/Demo Time Wired and Wireless Networks 3: The Internet 3: Windows User Accounts 3: Windows Update 2:49 Total Video Time 12:26 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Use Networks and Windows Update Applied Lab: Create a User Applied Lab: Connect to a Wireless Network Applied Lab: Configure Windows Update Fact Sheets Networking Facts Internet Facts Windows User Account Facts Windows Update Facts About 83 minutes

9 9 1.5: Online Safety and Security Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: What are the most common types of computer security risks? What can you do to protect yourself against Internet security risks? What are some ethical principles that encourage responsibility and trust in working with computers? This section introduces you to online safety and security issues and gives you practice configuring security settings and responding to social engineering tactics. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Configure Windows Firewall for different networks. Configure privacy settings in Internet Explorer. Clear the browser history within Internet Explorer. Configure the Internet Explorer pop-up blocker. Evaluate messages to determine if they are safe or if they represent a possible social engineering attack. Video/Demo Time Computer Security Risks 4: Windows Firewall 5: Malware Protection on Windows 4: Web Browsers and 7: Internet Safety and Security 7:58 Total Video Time 29:34 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Practice Online Safety and Security Applied Lab: Configure Windows Firewall Applied Lab: Configure Privacy Settings in IE Applied Lab: Clear the Browser Cache Applied Lab: Respond to Social Engineering Applied Lab: Configure the IE Popup Blocker Fact Sheets Computer Security Risks Windows 10 Security Measures Rules of Netiquette Internet Safety Facts Social Media Facts Computer Ethics About 130 minutes

10 10 1.6: Computer Hardware Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: Which types of computer devices are most appropriate for different types of users? What hardware components are generally required for a desktop computing system? What are the advantages and disadvantages of different types of printers? This section introduces you to computer hardware components and gives you practice setting up computer devices. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Identify common peripheral devices by sight. Identify common ports and connectors by sight. Connect cables and peripherals to a computer system. Select appropriate hardware devices for particular scenarios. Video/Demo Time Desktop and Mobile Devices 4: PC Hardware Components 5: PC Ports and Connectors 3: Peripheral Devices 4: Printers 2: Using the Hardware Simulator 5:23 Total Video Time 25:26 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Connect Computer Devices Applied Lab: Connect a Monitor Applied Lab: Set Up a Computer Applied Lab: Install USB Devices Applied Lab: Connect a Printer Fact Sheets Desktop vs. Mobile Devices PC Hardware Facts PC Port and Connector Facts Peripheral Device Facts Printer Facts About 111 minutes

11 11 1.7: Printing from Office Applications Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: What components are required to send a document to a printer? What is the difference between a local and a network printer? When do you need to manage print jobs that are queued up waiting for the printer? This section introduces you to Microsoft Office application features and gives you practice setting up shared printers and printing from Office applications. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Connect to a shared printer. Configure the default printer. Share a local printer with other users. Open and print a document from Microsoft Word. Open and print a spreadsheet from Microsoft Excel. Video/Demo Time Windows Printing Features 4:29 Total Video Time 4:29 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Set up Printing with Microsoft Office Applied Lab: Connect to a Printer Applied Lab: Share a Printer Applied Lab: Open and Print a Document in Word Fact Sheets Windows Printing Facts About 60 minutes

12 12 2.1: Getting Started with Office Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: How are Word, Excel, and PowerPoint similar to each other? When is it appropriate to save a file locally? Remotely? What kinds of commands can be accessed through the Ribbon? This section lets you practice using some of the basic features of Microsoft Office applications. It covers the following learning objectives: Create a new blank file. Save a file to the local computer. Save a file remotely with OneDrive. Save in alternate file formats. Enable a downloaded file for editing. Open an existing file. Edit file properties. Collapse and expand the Ribbon. Video/Demo Time Introduction to Office Applications 2: Learning Office Applications 4: The Ribbon 3: Beyond the Ribbon 4: Backstage View Options 3: Lab Types 4:30 Total Video Time 22:14 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Get Started with Office Challenge Lab: Get Started with Office Fact Sheets Common Office Application Features Desktop vs. Web Applications About 72 minutes

13 13 2.2: Customizing Views and Options Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: What are the advantages and disadvantages of zooming in? Zooming out? When would it be beneficial to split an application window? How can customizing the Quick Access Toolbar make it more useful? This section lets you practice using different viewing options in Microsoft Office. It covers the following learning objectives: Change document views. Use zoom. Customize the Quick Access Toolbar. Customize the Ribbon. Split the window. Video/Demo Time Document Views 3: Customizing Toolbars and Ribbons 3:20 Total Video Time 6:43 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Customize Views and Options Challenge Lab: Customize Views and Options Fact Sheets Customization Facts About 52 minutes

14 14 2.3: Printing Files Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: How can printing handouts improve a PowerPoint presentation? What print settings are appropriate for what contexts? When is it best to print part of a document, as opposed to the whole thing? This section lets you practice printing in Microsoft Office applications. It covers the following learning objectives: Configure documents to print. Print sections of documents. Set print scaling. Change page setup options. Print individual Excel worksheets. Print handouts in PowerPoint. Configure PowerPoint to print in grayscale. Print speaker notes in PowerPoint. Video/Demo Time Printing Options in Office Applications 4:37 Total Video Time 4:37 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Print Files Challenge Lab: Print Files Fact Sheets Office Printing Facts About 50 minutes

15 15 2.4: Navigating Files Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: How can Find and Replace be used to save time? When is it better to use Go To? When is it better to use Find? What can hyperlinks do to improve a document? This section lets you practice navigating and searching in Microsoft Office products. It covers the following learning objectives: Search for text within a document. Insert hyperlinks. Create bookmarks. Use Go To. Find and Replace data. Video/Demo Time Navigating Through a Word Document 4: Navigating Through an Excel Workbook 4:09 Total Video Time 8:33 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Navigate Files Challenge Lab: Navigate Files Fact Sheets Navigation Facts About 54 minutes

16 16 2.5: Working with Objects Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: How can learning to work with objects in one application carry over to another one? How are pictures similar to shapes? How are they different? How can objects be used to improve a document, presentation, or workbook? This section lets you practice inserting and formatting objects such as shapes and images. It covers the following learning objectives: Insert textboxes. Insert images. Add borders, styles, and effects to objects. Change object colors. Modify object properties. Position objects. Modify shape backgrounds. Apply borders to shapes. Insert shapes. Create custom shapes. Apply styles to objects. Resize objects. Display gridlines. Video/Demo Time Formatting Images 4: Formatting Shapes 3:58 Total Video Time 8:47 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Work with Objects Challenge Lab: Work with Objects Fact Sheets Object Formatting Facts About 54 minutes

17 17 3.1: Introduction to Word Summary As you study this introductory section, answer the following questions: Which features of Microsoft Word do you already feel comfortable using? Which features are you less familiar with? Which types of documents would you like to create in the future? This section introduces you to Microsoft Word and provides an overview of the features you will be learning to use. In this section, you will be introduced to the following general tasks: Create documents. Use the Clipboard. Print documents. Modify fonts. Format paragraphs. Format pages. Edit documents. Insert illustrations. Create and format tables. Apply themes and styles. Manage citations and references. Work with headers and footers. Use collaboration features. Use macros. Video/Demo Time Introduction to Word 2:19 Total Video Time 2:19 Fact Sheets Word Tasks Overview About 8 minutes

18 18 3.2: Creating Documents and Using the Clipboard Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: What are some situations when you might want to paste text from the Clipboard using the Keep Text Only option? Does the Ctrl + V keyboard shortcut keep or remove formatting of inserted text? How can using Undo and Redo help you to learn how to use unfamiliar Word features? This section gives you extensive practice creating and working in Word documents. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Create a new blank document. Open a downloaded document and enable editing. Print documents. Scroll through a document. Move the insertion point. Enter text into a document. Select words, lines, and paragraphs. Delete text. Copy and cut text to the Clipboard. Paste formatted and unformatted text from the Clipboard. Clear the Clipboard. Undo or redo an action. Close a document. Open a PDF for editing. Insert text from an external source. Reorganize the content in a document. Paste text from a website into a Word document. Video/Demo Time Text Selection 3: The Clipboard 4: Document File Formats 3: Word Printing Tips 3: Text Importing 3:30 Total Video Time 18:06 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Create Documents Challenge Lab: Create Documents Applied Lab: Prepare a Business Memo Applied Lab: Reorganize Class Notes

19 19 Fact Sheets Document Creation Facts Document Creation Tips About 89 minutes

20 20 3.3: Modifying Fonts Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: What are the most important keyboard shortcuts associated with modifying fonts? Which practices should be avoided when working with fonts? Which types of fonts are generally best for displaying on-screen? Which fonts are easier to read on printed paper? This section gives you extensive practice modifying text within a Word document. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Bold, italicize, or underline a selection of text. Modify the case of a word. Change the font color of selected text. Apply a superscript. Apply a subscript. Change the font size of selected text. Change the font of selected text. Apply a Text Effect to selected text. Apply Text Highlighting to selected text. Format the fonts in a resume. Create a math worksheet. Choose and format the fonts in an advertising flyer. Video/Demo Time Font Changes 3: Font Choices 3:53 Total Video Time 7:49 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Modify Fonts Challenge Lab: Modify Fonts Applied Lab: Prepare a Resume Applied Lab: Format a Math Worksheet Fact Sheets Font Facts Font Tips About 78 minutes

21 21 3.4: Formatting Paragraphs Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: What is the difference between line and paragraph spacing? When is it appropriate to use a first line indent in a document? A hanging indent? A left indent? What paragraphs are affected by changing the widow/orphan control options? When is it appropriate to use a bulleted list? A numbered list? This section gives you extensive practice formatting paragraphs in a document. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Align a paragraph to the left, right, or center of the page. Show and hide formatting symbols. Clear formatting within a selection. Change the line spacing for paragraphs. Change the spacing before and after a paragraph. Change paragraph indents. Apply a border to a paragraph. Apply shading to a paragraph. Set orphan/widow paragraph control options. Create a numbered list. Modify list numbering options. Create a bulleted list. Customize bullets. Adjust the indent level for lists. Format a series of lists in a document. Implement paragraph specifications for an academic paper. Video/Demo Time Paragraph and Line Spacing 4: Indentation and Tabs 4: Bulleted and Numbered Lists 3: Paragraph Borders and Shading 3:15 Total Video Time 15:36 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Format Paragraphs Challenge Lab: Format Paragraphs Applied Lab: Format Research Paper Paragraphs Applied Lab: Format Lists

22 22 Fact Sheets Paragraph Formatting Facts Paragraph Formatting Tips About 86 minutes

23 23 3.5: Formatting Pages Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: How can formatting pages add a more professional look to your documents? When is it appropriate to use portrait orientation? Landscape orientation? How is inserting a page break different from pressing Enter multiple times until you get to a new page? How can understanding tab stops make creating some types of documents easier? This section gives you extensive practice formatting pages in a document. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Add a watermark to a page. Add a page border. Create and format multiple columns on a page. Insert and modify tab stops. Add dot leaders to tabs. Modify page margins. Modify page orientation. Insert a page break. Insert a column break. Align text vertically on a page. Modify hyphenation options. Add line numbers. Format a report as a draft. Format only part of a document into two columns. Insert manual page breaks where needed in a document. Video/Demo Time Page Layout Options 3: Page and Column Breaks 2: Tab Stops 2:19 Total Video Time 8:04 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Format Pages Challenge Lab: Format Pages Applied Lab: Format a Report Draft Applied Lab: Format a Music Program

24 24 Fact Sheets Page Formatting Facts Page Formatting Tips About 79 minutes

25 25 3.6: Editing Documents Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: When can you safely ignore potential errors that are flagged by the spelling and grammar checker? To what extent should you rely on the spelling and grammar checker to correct errors? When would you want to customize AutoCorrect to meet the needs of particular writing projects? This section gives you extensive practice editing Word documents. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Find and replace a particular word within a document. Turn automatic spelling and grammar checking on and off. Use the spelling and grammar checker. Use the thesaurus to find synonyms. Count the total words in a document. Correct errors while typing with AutoCorrect. Customize AutoCorrect settings. Modify an AutoCorrect entry. Remove a hyperlink from text. Identify default AutoCorrect changes that might need to be modified. Ignore spelling and grammar suggestions when appropriate. Video/Demo Time AutoCorrect Options 3: Spell Checking 2: The Thesaurus 4:10 Total Video Time 9:28 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Edit Documents Challenge Lab: Edit Documents Applied Lab: Edit an Essay Applied Lab: Edit a Newspaper Article Fact Sheets Document Editing Facts Document Editing Tips About 80 minutes

26 26 3.7: Inserting Illustrations and Other Elements Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: How can you effectively use graphics in your more creative documents? Which text wrap settings are typically the most appropriate for images inserted into a document? How can picture styles enhance or detract from the quality of your documents? This section gives you extensive practice using illustrations, pictures, and other graphics. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Insert a picture from a file. Insert a picture from the Internet. Resize a picture or graphic. Move and align an image. Modify picture styles. Insert a symbol. Insert a shape. Insert the current date into a document. Delete a picture or graphic. Insert a cover page. Insert a screen shot and screen clipping. Insert text boxes. Insert Quick Parts. Use the Building Blocks Organizer. Create Custom Building Blocks. Remove picture backgrounds. Modify text wrap settings for visual appeal. Apply best practices in using graphics. Video/Demo Time Text Wrap Options 2: Illustration Formatting 4: Building Blocks and Other Elements 4:00 Total Video Time 10:50 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Insert Illustrations Challenge Lab: Insert Illustrations Applied Lab: Insert Images for a Poster Applied Lab: Insert Images for a Flyer

27 27 Fact Sheets Word Illustration Facts Word Illustration Tips About 81 minutes

28 28 3.8: Creating and Formatting Tables Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: When can a table present information more effectively than a standard bulleted or numbered list? What is the easiest way to make a table more visually appealing? What is the difference between a header row or column, and a banded row or column? This section gives you extensive practice creating and modifying tables. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Insert a blank table into a document. Add additional columns to an existing table. Add additional rows to an existing table. Modify cell alignment. Split or merge table cells. Format table cells. Convert a table to text. Enter or delete table data. Apply a table style. Use AutoFit to resize table columns to fit contents. Center or align a table. Delete rows and columns. Format the header row and other table style options. Convert text to a table. Configure cell margins and spacing. Split tables. Configure a repeating row header. Align table data for better readability. Apply table styles that increase readability and visual appeal. Video/Demo Time Word Tables 3: Table Formatting 5: Advanced Table Formatting 3:05 Total Video Time 11:08 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Create and Format Tables Challenge Lab: Create and Format Tables Applied Lab: Format a Calendar Applied Lab: Format Tables for a Sales Report

29 29 Fact Sheets Word Table Facts Word Table Tips About 82 minutes

30 30 3.9: Using Themes, Styles, and Templates Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: What is the relationship between themes, styles, and style sets? How can using styles make it easier to change the look and feel of your documents? What kinds of documents can you create using a template? This section gives you extensive practice using styles, style groups, and themes. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Create a document from an existing template. Remove content controls in a template. Modify the theme font. Apply heading styles to paragraphs. Modify text formatting using Format Painter. Change the theme for a document. Select a style set for a document. Edit an existing style. Format a newsletter to achieve both readability and visual appeal. Apply font and paragraph styles to an academic paper. Create a certificate using a template. Video/Demo Time Word Styles 3: Themes and Style Sets 4: Word Templates 2:58 Total Video Time 10:46 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Use Themes, Styles, and Templates Challenge Lab: Use Themes, Styles, and Templates Applied Lab: Create a Certificate Using a Template Applied Lab: Format a Newsletter Fact Sheets Word Theme & Style Facts Word Theme & Style Tips About 81 minutes

31 : Managing References Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: Why is it important to properly cite your sources when writing a paper? How can using Word's citation tools make your papers easier to write? How can you know whether to use footnotes, endnotes, or in-text citations? This section gives you extensive practice creating and citing references. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Insert a new citation source for a document. Edit a citation to add a page number. Insert a bibliography of current sources for a document. Insert a footnote at the bottom of the page. Insert an endnote. Modify the number format of footnotes. Edit a citation source. Convert a citation to static text. Import a citation source into the current document. Update a bibliography. Insert figure and table captions. Modify caption properties. Insert a table of contents. Cite sources for an academic paper using the MLA, Chicago, and APA citation styles. Video/Demo Time Citations and References 4: Footnotes, Endnotes, and Advanced Citations 5: Captions 2: Table of Contents 2:37 Total Video Time 14:21 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Manage References Challenge Lab: Manage References Applied Lab: Manage Essay References Applied Lab: Add References to Research Report Fact Sheets Reference Facts Reference Tips About 85 minutes

32 : Managing Headers, Footers, and Sections Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: When do you need to add a section break in a document? What information is most commonly entered into a header or a footer? What is the difference between a Next Page section break and a Continuous section break? This section gives you extensive practice managing headers, footers, and sections within a document. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Insert information into the header or footer, including date and time, page number, and filename. Suppress the page number on the first page of a document. Restart page numbering for a new section. Close the header and footer. Insert a Next Page section break. Insert a Continuous section break. Format a section with a different page orientation. Begin numbering a formal document on the third page. Change document formatting from one column to two columns in the middle of a page. Video/Demo Time Headers and Footers 4: Header and Footer Options 2: Next Page Section Breaks 4: Continuous Section Breaks 4:27 Total Video Time 16:06 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Manage Headers, Footers, and Sections Challenge Lab: Manage Headers, Footers, and Sections Applied Lab: Format a Research Paper with Sections Applied Lab: Format a Survey Report Fact Sheets Word Header, Footer, & Section Facts Word Header, Footer, & Section Tips About 87 minutes

33 : Using Office Collaboration Features Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: How can collaboration features make it easier to work with others? When is it appropriate to add comments to a document? What are the best ways to share a file with collaborators? This section gives you extensive practice using Microsoft Office collaboration features. It covers the following learning objectives: Enable Track Changes. Accept and reject changes. Discard changes from specific users. Protect documents with passwords. Mark a document as final. Add and manage comments. Restrict permissions. Use Compare and Combine on different documents. Inspect a document for sharing. Remove personal metadata. Inspect a document for accessibility. Add alternative text for accessibility. Embed custom fonts into a document. Video/Demo Time Track Changes and Comments 3: Combining Revisions 4: Distributing Files 4:27 Total Video Time 12:20 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Use Collaboration Features Challenge Lab: Use Collaboration Features Applied Lab: Prepare a Business Memo for Distribution Applied Lab: Prepare an Online Resume Fact Sheets Collaboration Facts Collaboration Tips About 83 minutes

34 : Using Macros Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: When does it make sense to create macros? Why is macro security important? What are some of the limitations of macros? This section will introduce macros in both Word and Excel. It covers the following learning objectives: Record simple macros. Assign shortcut keys to macros. Manage macro security. Video/Demo Time Macros 5:03 Total Video Time 5:03 Fact Sheets Macro Facts About 11 minutes

35 35 4.1: Introduction to Excel Summary As you study this introductory section, answer the following questions: Which features of Excel do you already feel comfortable using? Which features are you less familiar with? How can you use Excel for personal projects, such as data or financial analysis? This section introduces you to Microsoft Excel and provides an overview of the features you will be learning to use. In this section, you will be introduced to the following general tasks: Create workbooks. Manage worksheets. Enter data. Protect worksheets. Print worksheets. Format cells. Enter simple formulas. Use advanced functions. Create charts and graphs. Analyze data in tables. Summarize complex data using PivotTables and outlines. Video/Demo Time Introduction to Excel 2:22 Total Video Time 2:22 Fact Sheets Excel Tasks Overview About 8 minutes

36 36 4.2: Creating and Managing Workbooks Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: What are the best ways to organize your data into worksheets? What are the benefits of using multiple worksheets in the same workbook? How can you use Excel to keep your data organized? When should you save your workbook in a different file format? This section gives you extensive practice managing workbooks. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Open a workbook. Create a new blank workbook. Create a new workbook using a template. Enable editing to exit the Protected View. Insert and delete worksheets. Navigate between worksheets. Save a workbook in Excel format, in a character-separated values format (both tabs and commas), and as a PDF file. Rename worksheets. Reorder and color worksheet tabs. Move and copy a worksheet. Import data from a comma-separated text file. Import data from various applications into Excel. Video/Demo Time Spreadsheet Basics 3: Worksheet Management 1: Templates and Themes 1: External Data 2:45 Total Video Time 9:59 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Create and Manage Workbooks Challenge Lab: Create and Manage Workbooks Applied Lab: Organize Budget Worksheets Applied Lab: Import & Organize Research Data Fact Sheets Workbook Management Facts Workbook Management Tips About 80 minutes

37 37 4.3: Organizing and Entering Data Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: What is the relationship between rows and columns in your workbook? When can you save time by copying and pasting rather than entering data by hand? When is it appropriate to delete an entire row or column, as opposed to deleting the data in the row or column? How can the Undo and Redo commands help you learn Excel? This section gives you extensive practice organizing and entering data into worksheets. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Select a single cell and a range of cells. Enter worksheet titles. Enter column and row titles. Freeze column and row titles and panes. Enter text and numbers into cells. Use the Copy and Cut commands on cell ranges. Use paste options. Insert rows and columns into a sheet. Insert multiple rows in one operation. Delete and clear rows and columns. Hide and unhide rows and columns. Hide and unhide worksheets. Undo and redo actions. Manage a worksheet that contains a large data set. Insert new data between rows or columns. Divide data sets appropriately between worksheets. Video/Demo Time Deleting and Clearing Cells 1: Copy and Paste Options 3: Large Data Sets 4:04 Total Video Time 9:45 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Organize and Enter Data Challenge Lab: Organize and Enter Data Applied Lab: Enter Survey Results Data Applied Lab: Organize Sales Data

38 38 Fact Sheets Data Entry Facts Data Entry Tips About 80 minutes

39 39 4.4: Changing Properties and Printing Worksheets Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: What do you want your document to look like when it's printed? What are the advantages and disadvantages to printing a spreadsheet? How can you use document protection to help others use your workbook? When is it best to protect an entire worksheet? When is it best to leave some cells unprotected? This section gives you extensive practice printing and protecting worksheets. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Lock and unlock cells. Protect worksheets and workbooks from changes. Edit workbook properties. Preview and print a worksheet. Set and clear the print area for a worksheet. Change worksheet margins. Create and modify a worksheet header. Create a worksheet footer. Change worksheet orientation for printing. Scale a worksheet to be printed on a single page. Add print titles. Prevent particular cells from being modified. Print a particular section of worksheet data. Add data validation to a worksheet. Limit cell input to a list. Add a custom input message to a cell. Customize the error alert for invalid data. Include relevant worksheet properties in a printout. Optimize the printing of a worksheet. Video/Demo Time Data Protection 3: Data Validation 3: Excel Printing Tips 3:17 Total Video Time 9:43 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Change Properties and Print Worksheets Challenge Lab: Change Properties and Print Worksheets Applied Lab: Prepare and Print Sales Data Applied Lab: Protect a Budget Worksheet

40 40 Fact Sheets Worksheet Printing Facts Worksheet Printing Tips About 80 minutes

41 41 4.5: Formatting Cells Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: How does making your worksheet better looking increase its utility? When would it make sense to merge several cells together? How can you use number formatting to make your spreadsheet easier to use? How can colors communicate useful information to the user? This section gives you extensive practice formatting worksheet cells. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Apply font style, size, and color changes to cells. Apply cell styles. Change the fill color (shading). Merge and center a range of cells. Apply number formatting to cells. Apply the percent style to cells. Increase and decrease decimal spaces. Enter and format dates. Adjust column widths (including AutoFit). Resolve the ###### error message. Adjust row heights. Align cell content. Rotate cell content. Clear cell formatting. Apply borders and border colors. Enter multiple lines of text (apply word wrap setting). Format cells as column or row totals. Use Format Painter. Adjust columns to display both numeric and textual data properly. Format a range of cells as a worksheet title. Video/Demo Time Number Formats 3: Cell Formats 4: Cell Styles and Colors 2: Cell Borders 2:31 Total Video Time 12:10 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Format Cells Challenge Lab: Format Cells Applied Lab: Camping Equipment Store Applied Lab: Format a Directory

42 42 Fact Sheets Cell Formatting Facts Cell Formatting Tips About 83 minutes

43 43 4.6: Entering Simple Formulas Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: How can formulas increase the power of your spreadsheet? When should you use arithmetic operators (+, -, *, /) in your formulas? When should you use built-in functions in your formulas? How can the AutoSum tool save you time? This section gives you extensive practice entering simple formulas into Excel. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Enter a formula using the keyboard. Use the mouse to reference cells in a formula. Copy a formula using the fill handle. Copy a formula using the Clipboard. Sum a column or row using AutoSum. Calculate the MAX, MIN, AVERAGE, and MEDIAN of a data set. Use the RIGHT, LEFT, and MID functions. Use the CONCATENATE function. Use the UPPER and LOWER functions. Use the COUNTA and COUNTBLANK functions. Use arithmetic operations properly in formulas. Add columns and rows of data. Copy formulas to cells that require similar calculations. Perform simple arithmetic that references cell values. Use AutoFill to enter data that follow a predictable pattern. Use Flash Fill. Video/Demo Time AutoFill Options 3: Excel Formulas 3: Text Functions 3: CONCATENATE 3:25 Total Video Time 14:26 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Enter Simple Formulas Challenge Lab: Enter Simple Formulas Applied Lab: Cheese Shop Applied Lab: Gradebook Fact Sheets Formula Facts Formula Tips About 85 minutes

44 44 4.7: Using Advanced Functions Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: How can Excel make use of the same logic you use in everyday life? What should you do when you see an error message in Excel? Where can you find information about unfamiliar functions? How can multiple functions work together? This section gives you extensive practice entering more advanced functions into Excel. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Enter a function using the Insert Function box. Display and hide formulas. Enter a formula using absolute references. Enter a formula using relative references. Enter a formula using mixed references. Use the IF function. Use COUNTIF, SUMIF, and AVERAGEIF. Use functions with multiple arguments. Copy a formula with absolute, relative, or mixed references. Reference cells on other worksheets. Correct or ignore error messages, as appropriate. Select appropriate functions to perform conditional operations. Determine when to use an absolute reference in a formula. Verify that the desired values have been properly referenced within a formula. Video/Demo Time Relative and Absolute References 3: Advanced Cell References 5: The IF Function 3: Logical Functions 2: Excel Error Messages 2:43 Total Video Time 17:47 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Use Advanced Functions Challenge Lab: Use Advanced Functions Applied Lab: County Fair Applied Lab: Toy Company Fact Sheets Advanced Function Facts Advanced Function Tips About 88 minutes

45 45 4.8: Displaying Data in Charts Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: Why is it important to visualize your data? What problems could be caused by using the wrong chart type? What formatting options will make your chart more usable? Which ones will make it less usable? What information should you include in your chart? What information can you safely omit? This section gives you extensive practice creating and formatting charts in Excel. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Select a data source for a chart. Add a data series to an existing chart. Insert a clustered column chart. Create a pie chart. Move a chart on a worksheet. Move a chart to its own worksheet. Resize a chart. Modify a chart style and type. Format chart elements. Show and hide chart elements. Use recommended charts. Insert a chart to show changes over time. Insert a chart to display the aggregate of a set of values. Modify chart layouts to better visualize data. Video/Demo Time Chart Formatting 2: Chart Types 2:23 Total Video Time 5:01 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Display Data in Charts Challenge Lab: Display Data in Charts Applied Lab: Stock Portfolio Applied Lab: Election Results Fact Sheets Chart Facts Chart Tips About 76 minutes

46 46 4.9: Organizing Data in Tables Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: What are some real-world benefits of using tables? Why would you want to be able to sort and filter your data? When could conditional formatting help you to understand your data better? Why should you concern yourself with removing duplicate information from your tables? This section gives you extensive practice using tables. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Create a table. Apply table styles. Insert table rows and columns. Add a total row. Sort a table. Remove duplicate rows. Filter a table using AutoFilter options. Apply highlight cell rules for conditional formatting. Apply data bars for conditional formatting. Analyze data using sparklines. Determine when a data set should be converted to a table. Sort rows of data based on the values in particular columns. Use both text and number filters to display only desired information. Conditionally format cells that contain the most important data. Video/Demo Time Conditional Formatting 2: Excel Tables 2: Table Customization 2:40 Total Video Time 7:49 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Organize Data in Tables Challenge Lab: Organize Data in Tables Applied Lab: Pizza Chain Applied Lab: Baseball Statistics Fact Sheets Excel Table Facts Excel Table Tips About 78 minutes

47 : Summarizing Complex Data Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: How can an outline help organize transactional data? What are some good uses for the VLOOKUP function? When could PivotTables be used to answer questions about complex data? This section will give you extensive practice using outlines, VLOOKUP, and PivotTables in Excel. It covers the following learning objectives: Create outlines. Collapse groups of data in outlines. Insert subtotals. Use the VLOOKUP function. Create PivotTables. Add fields to PivotTables. Calculate values in PivotTables. Add slicers to PivotTables. Create and use PivotCharts. Use Quick Analysis tools. Video/Demo Time Creating Outlines 2: PivotTables 4: Advanced PivotTables 3: VLOOKUP 3:23 Total Video Time 13:43 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Summarize Complex Data Challenge Lab: Summarize Complex Data Applied Lab: Muffin Café Applied Lab: Hardware Store Fact Sheets Complex Data Facts Complex Data Tips About 84 minutes

48 48 5.1: Introduction to PowerPoint Summary As you study this introductory section, answer the following questions: Which features of PowerPoint do you already feel comfortable using? Which features are you less familiar with? What makes a PowerPoint presentation most effective? This section introduces you to Microsoft PowerPoint and provides an overview of the features you will be learning to use. In this section, you will be introduced to the following general tasks: Create and manage presentations. Format text within placeholders. Design slides. Use the Slide Master. Format SmartArt and other illustrations. Format tables and charts. Format pictures and media. Apply animations to slide elements. Apply transitions to slides. Deliver presentations. Print presentations and handouts. Video/Demo Time Introduction to PowerPoint 3: Best Practices in Design 3:36 Total Video Time 6:43 Fact Sheets PowerPoint Tasks Overview About 12 minutes

49 49 5.2: Creating and Managing Presentations Summary As you study this section, answer the following questions: How can a slide show help enhance your presentation? How many slides do you need to help you get your point across? What skills learned in other Office applications can you use in PowerPoint? This section gives you extensive practice creating and managing new PowerPoint presentations. After finishing this section, you should be proficient in the following tasks: Create a new blank presentation. Create a presentation using a template. Delete slides. Reorder slides. Duplicate slides. Save presentations in various formats. Copy and paste slides. Create new slides. Hide and unhide slides. Add and remove sections in a presentation. Reorganize and modify an existing presentation. Organize a long presentation into relevant sections. Video/Demo Time Slide Management 2: Presentation Sections 2:02 Total Video Time 4:55 Lab/Activity Skills Lab: Create and Manage Presentations Challenge Lab: Create and Manage Presentations Applied Lab: Reorganize Presentation Slides Applied Lab: Create a New Presentation Using a Template Fact Sheets Presentation Management Facts Presentation Management Tips About 75 minutes