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Basic Computer Skills
Using a personal computer and related applications to convey and retrieve information.

  • Navigation and File Management
    • Use scroll bars, a mouse, and dialog boxes to work within the computer's operating system.
    • Access and switch between applications and files of interest.
  • Internet and E-mail
    • Navigate the Internet to find information
    • Open and configure standard browsers
    • Use searches, hypertext references, and transfer protocols;
    • Send and retrieve electronic mail (e-mail)
  • Word Processing
    • Use a computer application to type text, insert pictures
    • Format, edit, print text
    • Save, and retrieve word processing documents
  • Spreadsheets
    • Use a computer application to enter, manipulate, and format text and numerical data
    • Insert, delete, and manipulate cells, rows, and columns
    • Create and save worksheets, charts, and graphs.
  • Presentations
    • Use a computer application to create, manipulate, edit, and show virtual slide presentations.
  • Databases
    • Use a computer application to manage large amounts of information
    • Create and edit simple databases
    • Input data,
    • Retrieve detailed records
    • Creating reports to communicate the information
  • Graphics
    • Work with pictures in graphics programs or other applications
    • Creating simple graphics
    • Manipulating the appearance
    • Inserting graphics into other files/programs.



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