BY SIR ANTONY KILOLO COMPUTER APPLICATION WITH CAD

CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATION
Computer is the electronic device or component that stores, process and
save data.

TYPES OF COMPUTER

 Super computer
 Main frame computer
 Mini computer
 Micro computer

OTHER TYPES OF COMPUTER

 Analog computer
 Digital computer
 Hybrid computer

FUNCTIONS OF COMPUTER

 Data input
 Data output
 Data storage
 Data processing

CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPUTER

 They are very fast in doing things.

 Storage ability can hold large amount of information
 They don‟t become of tired
 They are accurate and variable.
 Consistent performance

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPUTER

 Speed.
 Accuracy.

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 Diligence.
 Veracity.
 Storage capacity.

ADVANTAGES OF USING COMPUTER

 The computer simplifies tasks.
 The computer processes data at high speed
 Different types of data can be stored within the computer.
 Cost of production is reduced where computers are used.
 The computer is an automatic machine which didn‟t need supervision.

DISADVANTAGES OF USING COMPUTERS

 Increased unemployment rate
 Possible loss of data if it breaks down
 Computer is expensive to maintain
 Computers need skilled personnel to operate
 Wastage of time and energy

PARTS OF COMPUTER
 Monitor or screen
 Key board
 Cable connection
 Mouse
 Central processing unit
 Speaker

CATEGORIES OF PARTS OF COMPUTER (FUNCTION UNIT

These include;
 Input unit
 Output unit
 Control unit
 Storage unit

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Input unit is the unit that used for entering data and program into the
computer system by the processing.
Output unit is the unit that is used for storing the results of output
produced by the computer after processing.
Control unit is the unit which controls all operations like input, processing
and output.
Storage unit is the unit that is used for storing data and instructions before
and after processing

Examples of storage unit;

 Primary (temporally) storage; eg:-RAM-Random access memory
 Secondary storage; eg:-ROM-Read only memory

Processing is the task of performing operations like arithmetic and logic

operations.
COMPONENTS OF COMPUTER
 Hard ware
 Soft ware
EXERCISE-01
1. Differentiate the following terms:
i) Primary storage and secondary storage
ii) Input and output

2. What are the functions of a computer?

3. Mention the advantages and disadvantages of using computer.

4. List four (4) characteristics of a computer.

5. Briefly explain with at least one (1) example the importance of the
following:
i) Input device
ii)Storage device

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CHAPTER TWO
HARDWARE AND SOFT WARE
Hard ware is the physical part of a computer system.

Hardware includes:-
 Input device
 Output device
 Storage device
 Central process unit(CPU)
 Memory
INPUT DEVICE
Input device is a hardware or peripheral device used to send data to a
computer.
Input devices includes:-
 Mouse
 Keyboard
 Scanner
 Joysticks
 Digital camera
 Microphone

MOUSE
Mouse is an input device used to point.
Click is to press and release once the left mouse button to accept the
function.

Drag is to press and hold the left mouse button in order to shift an item
from one place to another.
KEYBOARD
Keyboard is a data entry.
PARTS OF KEYBOARD MEANING
Alphanumeric keys Are the keys on a keyboard that
consist of letters or numbers and
sometimes other symbols
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Function keys Are the keys with specific function.

Cursor control keys Are the buttons on a computer
keyboard that move the cursor.
Num lock key Is a key used to stop the function of
a calculation keypad
Escape key Is a key used to stop the function of
a program
Enter key Is the key carries out commands.
Caps lock key Is a key on a computer keyboard
that you press to make any letters
you type appear as capital letters
until you press it again.
Space bar Is a key used to put space between
text and text.
Backspace key Is the key that moves the cursor or
insertion point backward one
character space
Delete key Is a key used to delete what is front
of the cursor.
End key Is a key used to jump the cursor
from beginning of line to the end.
Home key Is a key used to back the cursor
where sentences begin.
SCANNER
Scanner is a device used to change hard copy to soft copy.

Hard copy is an output from the printer.

Soft copy is an output from the monitor.

Joystick is a projecting handle used to play a computer games.

Digital camera is the input device used to take a photography

OUTPUT DEVICE
Output device is any device used to send data from a computer to another
device or user.
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Output device include:-

 Monitor
 Printer
 Speaker
 Projector
 Plotter
ESSENTIAL ICONS ON THE COMPUTER DESKTOP
 Program
 Files
 Folder and drives
 Recycle bin
STORAGE DEVICE
Storage device is any computing hardware that is used for storing, porting
and extracting data files and objects.
Storage device include:-
 Hard disk
 Floppy disk
 Compact disk
 Flash disk
 RAM(Random access memory)

CENTRAL PROCESS UNIT (CPU)

Central process unit is a brain of computer.
PARTS OF CPU
 Control unit(CU)
 Arithmetic logic unit(ALU)
 Register
COMPUTER CASE
Is the case that is used to protect the internal components of computer.
OTHER NAMES OF COMPUTER CASE
 Carbinate case
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 Chessing case
 Tower case
 Housing case
 Box case
CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPUTER CASE
 Storage
 Easier to service
MATERIALS USED TO MAKE COMPUTER CASE
 Aluminum
 Plastic
 Steal

WHY WE USE THE ABOVE MATERIALS IN MAKING COMPUTER CASE

This is due to;

 Less power conductor

 Less affected with dust
 Protect water to enter inside the case

SOFT WARE
Soft-ware is the non-physical or untouchable computer system.
This include;

 Antivirus
 Music program
 Data base
 Internet browser
 Operating system

APPLICATION SOFTWARE AND SYSTEM SOFTWARE

Application software is the computer software designed to perform a
group of coordinated functions, tasks or activities for the benefit of the
user.

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System software is the computer software designed to provide a platform

to other software.
COMPUTER LABORATORY
Computer laboratory is a special room set aside and prepared specifically
for safe installation and use of computer.
FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED WHEN PREPARING COMPUTER
LABORATORY
 Security of computer or hardware and soft-ware.
 Reliability of source of power.
 Number of computer to be set up.
 Maximum number of user.
Power supply is a device used to provide electrical to computer or convert
AC power from wall socket into DC.

EXERCISE-02
1. Briefly explain with at least one (1) example the importance of the
following:
i) Input device
ii)Storage device
2a). Briefly explain the importance of each of the following:
i) A printer
ii) A scanner
b) List the steps of printing a document.
3. List at least one function of each of the following;
i) Input Devices
ii) Operating system
4. Briefly explain the importance of the following:-
i) Motherboard
ii) Scanner
5. What is the importance of each of the following devices of the
computer system?
i) A monitor
ii) A keyboard
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CHAPTER THREE
MICROSOFT WORD
Is the program designed for processing such as letter, memo and minutes.

HOW TO START MICROSOFT WORD

 Click start
 Point all program
 Click Microsoft office
 Microsoft word is open
FEATURES AFTER OPENING MICROSOFT WORD
 Title bar
 Menu bar
 Scroll bar
 Tool bar
 Ruler
 Status bar
TITLE BAR
This includes:-
 Minimize
 Maximize
 Restore
 Close

Minimize is a process of switching program in minimum size.

Maximize is a process of switching program in maximum size.

Restore is to bring program back

Close is to exit a program

MENU BAR
This includes:-
 Home
 Insert

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 Page layout
 View
SCROLL BAR
Scrollbar is a bar used to move page or document from top to bottom or
left to right.
Types of scroll bar
 Vertical scroll bar
 Horizontal scroll bar
Vertical scroll bar is a scroll bar that moves page or document from top to
bottom.
Horizontal scroll bar is a scroll bar that moves page or document from left
to right.
TOOL BAR
Is a bar that consists a shortcut command.

RULER
Ruler is a feature used to measure and set documents.

STATUS BAR
Status bar is a bar that shows the details of active documents.

HOW TO SAVE DOCUMENT

 Click the word file(menu bar).
 Select save as
 Choose the place to save(Eg;-Desktop)
 Type the name of the file
 Click save

WHY WE USE SAVE AS NOT SAVE

We use save as and not save because save as gives the options of where to
save while save do not have options.

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HOW TO OPEN DOCUMENT OR FILE

 Point the file
 Double click the file
OR,
 Point the file
 Right click
 Click open
EXERCISE-03
1a). Give points on how to start Microsoft word.
b) Mention six (6) features appeared after opening Microsoft word.
define the following terms:
i) Scroll bar
ii) Tool bar
iii) Status bar
2a). Why we use save as not save?
3b). Mention the procedures for printing current page on a document
with more than one page.
c) In Microsoft office word you can change your page layout into two
format i.e landscape and portrait. Write down procedures on how you
change this layout (orientation).
4. Explain the importance of the following tools in word processing:
i) Ruler
ii) Scroll bar
iii) Task bar
iv) Clipboard
5. What are the functions of the following keys in a keyboard when you
are performing any task?
i) Shift
ii) Enter
iii) Space bar
iv) Caps lock
v) Back space
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CHAPTER FOUR
MICROSOFT EXCELL
Microsoft excel is a program designed for calculation.

Microsoft excel is also known as spread sheet.

HOW TO START MICROSOFT EXCEL
First way:-
 Click start
 Select all programs
 Click Microsoft office
 Click Microsoft excel
Second way:-
 Click start
 Edit Microsoft excel on searching tab
 Excel file appear on desktop
 Double click the file
APPLICATION OF MICROSOFT EXCEL
 Manage expenses.
 Data recovery and spreadsheets.
 Keeps data combined at one location.
 Helps businessman in developing future strategy.
 Mathematical formulas of Microsoft excel make things easier.

FEATURES APPEAR WHEN MICROSOFT EXCEL STARTED

 Title bar
 Menu bar
 Standard tool bar
 Format tool bar
 Cell
 Active cell
 Name box
 Formula bar
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 Worksheet
 Worksheet tab
 Workbook
 Home box
 Column header
 Row header

Title bar is that contain the file at your application or document in

Microsoft excel.

Menu bar is the command or tool that appears on the screen.

Menu bar contains:-
 File
 Enter
 View
 Insert
 Format

Standard tool bar is that contain icons buttons or tools frequent in

Microsoft excel.

Format tool bar is that used to change appearance at fault or document.

Cell is the intersection between column and row.

Active cell is the live cell.

Name box is the combination between column and row header.

Formula bar is where a cell entry or a formula displayed before being
entered into the selected cell.

Worksheet is the working made up of column header and row header.

Worksheet tab is that shows number of worksheet in work.

Workbook is the file containing one or more worksheet.

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OTHER DEFINITION TERMS IN MICROSOFT EXCEL

 Merge cell
 Wrap text
 Formatting document (data)
 Edit data (document)
 Fill handle

Merge cell is the combining of two or more cell together.

Wrap text is that used to make all contents visible within a cell by
displaying it on multiple lines.

Formatting data (document) is the process of changing the appearance of

data.

Edit data (document) is the process of checking data before printing if

there are mistake we can make correction.

Fill handle is that used to extend series of number or data.

TYPES OF DATA IN MICROSOFT EXCEL

 Number
 Text
 Formula
 Function
CELL REFERENCE
Cell reference is an alphanumeric value used to identify a specific cell in a
spreadsheet.
TYPES OF CELL REFERENCE
 Relative cell reference
 Absolute cell reference
 Mixed cell reference

Relative cell reference is the reference when copied from one cell to
another it can change.

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Absolute cell reference is the reference when copied from one cell to
another it does not change.
Mixed cell reference is the reference which has both relative and absolute
reference.
Points to note:
 When you see hash symbol in a cell that means data is too wide to fit
the cell, so what you have to do is to resize the cell.
 The following will happen if the below functions are inserted on a cell:-
 Sum - Total number.
 Minimum- Lowest number.
 Maximum - Largest number.
 Sum if – Specialized cells.
 Count if – Number of cells.

DIFFERENT FORMULAE IN MICROSOFT EXCEL

Sum is the formula that adds all value in the selected range of cells.

Product is the formula that multiplies all the values in selected range of
cell.

Average is the formula that returns the mean at its arguments.

Count is the formula that counts the number of cell which contains the
number within a range.

Maximum is the formula that returns the largest value within a range.

Minimum is the formula that returns the smallest value within a range.

Sum if is the formula that conditionally adds the specified cell according to
the set criteria.

Count if is the formula that conditionally adds the specified cell according
to the set criteria.

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Round the formula that round number to a specified number at decimal

places.
Rank is the formula that returns the position or rank of number a list of
value.
EXERCISE-04
1a). What is going wrong when you see hash symbol in a cell?
b) Explain the difference between formatting data in cells and merging
cells.
2a). Define the term spread sheet.
b). What will be produced on a cell when the following function inserted?
i) Court
ii) Max
iii) Count if
iv) Sum
v) Average
3a). By using two ways list the procedures on how to start Microsoft excel.
b). A worksheet consists of the following cells A3, B3, C3, D3,E3 and user
entered the numbers, 98, 104, 78, 107 and 84 respectively in the cells.
Write a function expression that can be used to calculate maximum and
average of the above numbers.
4a). Define the following terms as used in Microsoft excel.
 Merge cell
 Wrap text
 Formatting document (data)
 Edit data (document)
 Fill handle
b) Explain the difference between workbook and worksheet.
c) List down steps of renaming a worksheet.
5a). Enumerate the procedures of adding borders to the selected cells in a
Worksheet.
b) List the steps of adding a column in a given worksheet.
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CHAPTER FIVE
MICROSOFT ACCESS OR DATA BASE
Is a collection of data organized such that it can be easily accessed.

EXAMPLES OF DATA BASE

 Trucking of customer care
 Maintain student information
 Maintain employee records
HOW TO START MICROSOFT ACCESS
 Click start
 Select all programs
 Click Microsoft office
 Click Microsoft access
TYPES OF DATA BASE
 Flat file data base or excel
 Rational data base
RATIONAL DATA BASE CONTAINS
 Primary key
 Foreign key

PRIMARY KEY
Primary key is a group of column whose value unique each row of table.

RULE OF PRIMARY KEY

 Must always have a value
 Value should be unique
 Value should not change over time

FUNCTIONS OF PRIMARY KEY

 Used to unique data
 Use for making relationship between two tables
FOREIGN KEY
Foreign key is a primary key in another table

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RULES OF FOREIGN KEY

 Null value are allowed
 Duplication are allowed
 Value should change over time
TERMS USED IN DATA BASE
 Character
 Field
 Record
 Data
 Information

Character is the combination of alphabets, numbers and symbols.

Field is the combination of characters

Record is what you write through field

Data is the fact about specific entity

Information is the processed fact to be useful by the user.

THINGS REQUIRED TO CREATE DATA BASE

 Primary key
 Data type
 Field name
 Description

Field name is the name or column of data.

Description is a just notes area to explain the field to other users of the
data base.
Data type is the data that specifies the type of data in column
Data type includes the following:-
 Memo
 Text

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 Date and time

 Currency
 Number
 Auto number
 Ole object
 Look up wizard
 Yes or no

Memo is a text or number or combination of text and number

Text is a text or number or combination of text and number

Date and time this can be date and time

Currency is the type of money

Numbers are the numbers from zero to nine

Auto number is the number that appear automatically

Ole object is a picture

Look up wizard is a new feature that starts a window to help to create a

drop down menu field

ELEMENTS OR OBJECTS OF DATABASE WINDOW

 Table
 Query
 Form
 Report
Table is the container for storing data
Methods of designing table:-
 Design view
 Wizard
 Entering data

Query is a filter data according a certain criteria.

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Form is the object that display one record at a time and be designed to be
attractive and easy to understand.
Report is the object that presents data from a data base in an organized
and manner with title, heading and summarizes
MERITS OF USING DATA BASE
 It is easier to add a new data
 Can store very large numbers or records
 Security may be better than in paper file
 It is very quick and easy to find information.
 More than one person can access the same data base at the same time.

RELATIONSHIP
Relationship is a linking created between two or more tables that enable
to accept data of two tables simultaneously.
TYPES OF RELATIONSHIP
 One to one relationship
 One to many relationship
 Many to many relationship

One to one relationship is the type of relationship in which the record in

table A have only one matching with record in table B.
Eg:-Christian marriage

One to many relationship is the type of relationship in which the record in

table A have many matches with record in table B
Eg:-Islamic marriage

Many to many relationship is the type of relationship in the record in table

A matches with record in table in table B and vice versa.
Eg:-Paganism marriage

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EXERCISE-05
1. Give the meaning of the following terms:
i) Data base
ii) Character
iii) Field
iv) Record
v) Data

2a). Mention two (2) types of database.

b) Name four (4) elements of database window.

3a). List down the rules of primary key

b) Mention the rules of foreign key

4a). Outline the methods of designing table.

b) Give five (5) advantages of using data base.

5a). What is the meaning of the term „relationship‟ as used in Microsoft

access?
b) Briefly explain the three types of relationship.

6a). Briefly explain the functions of the following objects as used in

database application:
i) Form
ii) Query
b). What do you understand by the following terms?
i) Data type
ii) Field name
7a). List down procedures for creating new database.
b) Explain the advantages of entering data in a form.
c) Database table wizard. State key steps for designing a database table
with the table wizard.

8.a). Explain the importance of a database application.

b) How would you analyze problems of a database table?
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CHAPTER SIX
MICROSOFT POWER POINT
Is application software designed for presentation.

WAYS FOR MAKING PRESENTATION

 Online.
 Over-head projector.
 Paper printed out.
 On screen presentation.
ONLINE INCLUDES
 Internet.
 Broad casting.
OVER HEAD PROJECTOR INCLUDES
 Colored.
 Not color.
SLIDE
Slide is the place where you put what you want or write.
TYPES OF SLIDES LAYOUT
 Title slide.
 Title and contents.
 Two contents or text.
 Blank.
WAYS TO SHOW CURRENT PRESENTATION
 Custom animation.
 Slide transition.
CUSTOM ANIMATION
Custom animation is how a text or word enters and leaves on screen.
TYPES OF CUSTOM ANIMATION
 Compress.
 Crawl in.
 Float.
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 Groom and turn.

 Rose up.
 Thread.

SLIDE TRANSITION
Slide transition is how slide enters and leaves on screen.
TYPES OF SLIDE TRANSITION
 Fades and dissolves.
 Wipes.
 Push and cover.
 Random.

HOW TO START MICROSOFT POWER POINT

 Click start.
 All programs.
 Microsoft office.
 Microsoft power point.

HOW TO INSERT NEW SLIDE

 Click home.
 Click new slide.

CHOICE AT MICROSOFT POWER POINT PRESENTATION

 Auto contents wizard.
 Template.
 Blank representation.
 Opening existing presentation.
 Slide animation
 Notes pages view
 Slide master view
AUTO CONTENTS WIZARD
Auto contents wizard is that provides a fast way of creating a slide
presentation.
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 It helps you to select a design and layout that will start the contents of
your slides.

TEMPLATE
Is that provides you with a choice of pre-designed background and layouts
to use.

 The templates have been designed by graphic artists and look

professional.
BLANK
Blank is that you start with a blank slide.

OPENING EXISTING PRESENTATION

Is that involves opening existing presentation that you have been created
previously.
WAYS OF VIEWING SLIDES (PRESENTATION)
 Slide view.
 Slide show view.
 Normal view.
 Slide sorter view.
 Outline view.

Slide view is that allows you to change the slide contents.

Slide show view is that enables you to view the slides as the audience
would see them.
Point to note: It used to start slide show.

Normal view is that used to put the slide in normal.

Slide sorter view is that used to reduce the size and shows you all the slides
in presentation.

Outline view is that allows you to see the main point at each slide.

Slide animation is a set of effect which can be applied to object in power

point so that they will animate the slide.
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NOTES PAGES VIEW

Notes pages view is that used to view the notes as they will look when
you print them.

SLIDE MASTER VIEW

Slide master view is that changes the designed and import at the master
slide.
Slide pane is a feature available in some program usually found on the left
side at the window which display at file.

Task pane is a new feature included in Microsoft window XP.

Indents is that starts a line of text or position a text from margin then to
the main part of the text.

EXERCISE-06
1. Create four different slides at malaria, and show:-
i) The title at the message.
ii) The introduction at the message.
iii) The body at the message.
iv) The way forward.

2.Explain the following terms as used in presentation:-

 Slide animation.
 Slide transition.
 Slide show.
3. Mention steps for adding a new show in an opened presentation.
4. List seven ways in which a slide can be viewed.
5. Explain the following terms as used in presentation:-
i) Slide pane
ii) Normal view
iii) Transition effect
iv) Task pane
v) Indents
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CHAPTER SEVEN
MICROSOFT PUBLISHERS
Is a software application developed by Microsoft Corporation to help
business create high quality marketing and business material.

Publisher provides business users with design options for a variety of

publications such as:-
 News letters
 Flayers
 Brochures
 Web pages
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PUBLISHER AND WORD PROCESSOR
The difference between desktop publisher and word processor is that;
Desktop publisher software gives the user:-
 Tools and control of the page layout more than a word processor.
 Text manipulation and graphic design more than a word processor.
EXAMPLES OF DESKTOP PUBLISHER SOFTWARE
 Adobe page maker
 Microsoft publisher
 Quark express
 Adobe in design
 Ventura
 Serif page plus
 Apple page 2

PURPOSE OF DESKTOP PUBLISHING SOFTWARE

 Page layout design
 Graphic design
 Describe some of the important factors that must be considered when
designing a document

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ADVANTAGES OF DTPs OVER WORD PROCESSOR

 Frame need not flow in logical sequence
 Wide range of templates is available
 Multiple stones from different authors can handled with ease
 Publication can be printed in a form suitable for commercial printing
 Master pages are used to set a common layout which may be repeated
on several pages
TYPES OF DESKTOP PUBLISHING SOFTWARE
 Graphic based
 Layouts based
Graphic based are the types of desktop publishing software which are
specifically developed to edit and format graphic objects such as picture
and victor drawing.

Layouts based are the types of desktop publishing software which are
specifically developed to create different page layout designed for text and
pictures.
DEFINITION TERMS
A newsletter:
Is a periodically distributed publication general with one main topic that is
of interest to its subscribers. E.g. Institutions, business firm, government
agency, etc.
A brochure:
Is a publication with a brief necessary information addressing a particular
institute. E.g. School.
A post card:
Is a rectangular piece of thick paper or thin card beard intended for
writing or mailing without envelope.
A label:
Is a piece of paper, polymer, cloth, metal or other affixed to a container
or article on which is printed a legend information concerning the bland
name, product ingredients and contacts, etc.

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A calendar:
Is a system of organizing days for social, religious, commercial or
administrative purposes.

A flayer:
Is a single page leaflets with information for advertising an organization,
event, service or other activity.
Business cards:
Are cards bearing business information about a company or individual.

A banner ID flag:
Is that bearing symbol, logo, slogan or other message to be displayed so
that the stake holder concerned with the message to be informed.

Advertisement:
Is a form of communication used to persuade an audience (viewers,
readers or listeners) to take a certain matter.

Greetings cards:
Is an illustrated publication, folded card featuring an expression of
friendship or other relationship.

LAYOUT GUIDE LINE DIALOG

This includes:-
 Margin guides
 Column guides
 Row guides
 Ruler guides

Margin guides:
Are parts of master page and they are displayed on any page that a master
page is applied to.

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SHORTCUTS IN MICROSOFT PUBLISHERS

t hift Accesses the font menu, arrow keys select and enter
changes the selected text to that font.
t hift Accesses the font size, arrow keys select size and enter
enables change.
t pace bar Removes all style formats from one highlighted text.
t hift Increases the font size by a half point.
t hift Decreases the font size by a half point.
t hift For subscript
t For super script
t hift For small caps
t I For Italic
t U For Underline
t B For Bold

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CHAPTER SEVEN
THE INTERNET AND THE WORLD WIDE WEB
The internet is a worldwide network of computers that access one another
through servers and global telecommunication systems.
WORLD WIDE WEB
World wide web (www) is the multimedia section of the internet.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Web server is a computer that hosts a website.

Website is a set of related webpages.

Homepage is the main page of a website.

Multimedia is the use of a computer to present and combine text, graphics,

audio and video with links and tools that let the user navigate, interact,
create and communicate.

Hyperlink is an electronic shortcut that, when you click it, takes you to
somewhere else.
HYPERTEXT MARKUP LANGUAGE (HTML)
Hypertext markup language is a system of computer coding to specify the
layout and appearance of webpages.
Point to note:
 Internet documents that are not encoded in HTML are not webpages.
FUNCTIONS OF HTML
 It is used to create webpages
 It enables a webpages to display multimedia and use hyperlinks.
IP ADDRESS
IP address is a unique address that identifies a device on the internet or a
local network.
I stands for “Internet rotoco ”
TYPES OF INTERNET ADDRESS
 erson‟s emai address
 Website address
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UNIFORM RESOURCE LOCATOR (URL)

URL is the address of a specific webpage or file on the internet.
Point to note:
 It is unique internet address for each webpage or website.
Hypertext transfer protocol (http) is the communication protocol used to
transfer data over the web.
WEB BROWSER AND SEARCH ENGINE
Web browser is an application that displays webpages on your computing
device.
EXAMPLES OF WEB BROWSERS
 Google chrome
 Mozilla fire fox
 Internet explore
 Opera
Search engine is a website that searches the internet for information based
on a word or phrases you entered.
EXAMPLES OF SEARCH ENGINES
 Google
 Yahoo
 Ananzi
 Aardvark

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Sir.Antony Wilhard Kilolo

AUTOBIOGRAPHY

S
ir.Antony Wilhard Kilolo was born in 1994 at the village of Kifura,
Kibondo-Kigoma. He started primary school in the year 2003 at
Busagara primary school at Kifura village. He graduated primary
education in the year of 2009 at Wazo Hill primary school in the city of
Dar es salaam. In the year of 2010 he joined with secondary education and
finished his studies in 2013 at Twiga secondary school. From 2014 to 2016
he studied advanced level at Tegeta high school.
On 13th July, 2016 he joined with national service training at the military
camp no.834KJ Makutupora, in the city of Dodoma. After back from the
national service training, he worked voluntarily for the society through
teaching various subjects at different academic centers. In the year of 2018
he got an offer of joining with the college of Lugalo which it is owned by
the Tanzania peop e‟s defense force (T D ). In the year of 2019 he
finished his studies of electrical installation and he awarded a certificate of
appreciation as a best student of Lugalo College.
Sir.Kilolo has been working as an author of different books since 2016. He
is already written different academic books of ordinary level and that of
the academic syllabus of vocational education. Also Sir.Kilolo has been
writing books based on different documentaries such a those of the
society, technology, creativity, economics, philosophy, skills, discovery,
stories, diplomacy, sports etc.
Sir.Kilolo is the best young motivator in different aspects of development
and he is a successor in changing the life of many people day up to day
through his work as an author.
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