Computer Skills for Beginners

Gain confidence as you are introduced to various hardware, software, and storage devices. Define basic computer concepts and terminology. Learn to navigate the desktop or laptop, textboxes, windows, toolbars, and taskbars. Examine the Windows Control Panel to identify settings and customize controls. Explore files and learn to browse, open, and rename a file. Practice creating new folders, and to copy and move files into these folders. Use Microsoft Word to create, edit, and print out a document. Discuss email and web mail, including how to open and save email attachments. Explore the internet and learn how to find information. Learn steps you can take to be safe while online.