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Computer Basics Guide

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word is a great tool to use when you need to type a largely text based document such as a research paper, resume, or cover letter. The tutorials below will help you become more familiar with how to use Microsoft Word. The computers in the A&M-SA University Library currently feature Microsoft Word 2016.

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel is useful for creating spreadsheets which can display charts and graphs and which can tabulate and calculate numerical data based on formulas entered by the user. Check out these tutorials for more help on the ins and out of Microsoft Excel. The computers in the A&M-SA University Library currently feature Microsoft Excel 2016.

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint is useful for creating presentations using slides which you can fill with text, pictures, sound and visual effects. The tutorials below will help you become more familiar with the basic and advanced features of Microsoft PowerPoint. The computers in the A&M-SA University Library currently feature Microsoft PowerPoint 2016.

Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft Publisher is a program designed to help you create publications or documents that you can print and distribute. The tutorials below will help you become more familiar with the basic and advanced features of Microsoft Publisher. The computers in the A&M-SA University Library currently feature Microsoft Publisher 2016.