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Computer Basics


Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy 101: Computer Basics Tutorial and Exercises Opens in new window
 


Computer Mouse


Introductory Mouse:

How to Use a Mouse Opens in new window

Mouse Practice for Seniors Opens in new window

Mouserobics Opens in new window

Mousing Around Tutorial Opens in new window

Advanced Mouse:

Advanced Mousing Opens in new window


Keyboard


Keyboard Assistance and Shortcuts for Microsoft Programs Opens in new window
 

Keyboard Shortcuts for Browsers : Firefox, Internet Explorer & Opera Opens in new window
 

Keyboard Shortcuts for Mac OSX Opens in new window
 


Typing


Free Online Typing Course and Typing Speed Test — Good Typing Opens in new window
  • Guided lessons let you learn step-by-step from the beginning how to touch-type correctly in a few hours.
  • Web-based course, with no downloads needed, but free registration is required.
  • Español de España

Learn To Type Online, Free Typing Tutor, Typing Tests, Typing Certification — Learn2Type.com Opens in new window
  • Acquire the skills of touch typing with interactive exercises that automatically adjust to your skill level.
  • Free registration is required.


Software Tutorials and Quick References


Free Quick References for Microsoft, Mac and Adobe Programs, New and Older Versions Opens in new window
  • 2-page, printable Quick Reference Cards (PDF)
  • MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Windows, Project, Visio, etc.
  • Mac OS, Appleworks, and MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Entourage for Mac
  • Adobe Acrobat for Win and Dreamweaver, PhotoShop, Flash and Fireworks for Win/Mac

Getting Started with MS Excel : a Self-Paced Overview Opens in new window
  • The tutorial is rounded out by several problem assignments that will make sure students have mastered some of the basic features of Excel.

Microsoft Office Tutorials Opens in new window
  • "51 Office 97/98/2000/XP-2002/2003 and 2007 tutorials, contained on this website, are available, at no cost, to anyone who desires to download them."
  • Covers MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Word Mail Merge, FrontPage, and Publisher


Scanning Tutorials


How To Use a Scanner : Tutorial Opens in new window
 

Some Scanning Tips on Various Software for Photographs and Documents Opens in new window
 


This page last updated October 08, 2009 by Web Team

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