Common Computer Applications Used in Performing
Computer Related Duties
Microsoft Office Application
a. MS Word- A word processing application used for creating
documents such as letters, brochures, activity programs, and
learning activities.
b. MS Excel- is a spreadsheet
program ideal for entering,
calculating, and analyzing numeric
data such as sales figures, sales
taxes, and student’s grades.
c. MS Powerpoint- is a
presentation tool that uses
graphical approach presentation in
the form of slides.
LESSON 4: INPUT DATA INTO
COMPUTER
MS WORD INTERFACE
STEPS ON HOW TO START THE PROGRAM
1. Click Start Menu (Window Logo).
2. Menu Appears or Click the ALL Programs from
the menu.
3. Select Application/Program (example: MS
Word)
WORKING WITH THE WORD ENVIRONMENT
● When you open Word
for the first time, the
Start Screen will
appear.
● Click New Document
● Locate and Select
Blank document
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2. The Quick Access Toolbar
Let’s you access common commands such as:
save, undo, and redo commands. Click the drop-
down arrow to see the menu.
3. The Tab List & Ribbon
The Tab List contains multiple tabs you will need to
perform common task in Word. Under each tab, you
will see different command groups, this is called
Ribbon.
5. The Command Group
Contains a series of different commands. Some
groups have an arrow in the bottom-right corner,
which you can click to see even more commands.
6. The Ruler
The Ruler is located at the top and to the left of
your document. It easier to make alignment and
spacing adjustments.
9. Scroll Bar
Click and drag
the vertical
scroll bar to
move up and
down through
the pages.
10. Document Pane/Working Area
This is where
you’ll type and
edit text in the
document.
12. Zoom in and out
Used to zoom in or out the document
pane.
13. Document Views
There are three ways to view a document:
Read Mode, Print Layout, Web Layout
OPEN, COPY, MOVE A FILE
Opening a file
If the word document is open, click Ctrl + O then
choose an existing file.
Click MS Word from Desktop to open.
Go to Start Button then choose the MS Word.
Copying a file
⮚ Locate the file or document you want to copy.
⮚ Click 1 time on the file. DO NOT open the file or document.
⮚ On the Menu Click the EDIT button.
⮚ Choose Copy. A dialog box will appear. Choose the place
you wish to copy the file/document to.
Create Folders
Creating a folder is an easy way to organize your
documents.
⮚ On the desktop, right-click to create a folder
⮚ Click New + Folder
⮚ Name your folder
⮚ Press enter