Microsoft Word is an application for
typing, formatting, and saving papers.
WORD Toolbar TIPS:
Tip #1: Use the VIEW drop down menu to turn on Toolbars
Standard
Formatting
Tip #2: Hold the mouse over an icon on the toolbar to see what it does.
Tip #3: Use the FILE drop down menu to Save As in the following format:
Lname Paper.doc (Put it in the correct Finder Folder.)
Tip #4: Practice your Word skills using this document:
MLA is a standard for formatting your papers. This is how high school and college students type their papers and you can too!
Step 1: Set Line Spacing to Double Space in the Formatting Pallette
Set Font to Times New Roman 12 on the Toolbar
Step 2: Type the first 3 lines as follows:
Your Name
Teacher's Name
Subject
Date
Step 3: Set the Alignment to Center on the Toolbar
Type the Title of your Paper
Step 4: Set the Alignment back to Left Justify on the Toolbar
Tab once to indent the first line of your paragraph and continue typing your paper.
PowerPoint is an application for
creating a slideshow for a presentation.
POWERPOINT Toolbar TIPS:
Tip #1: Use the VIEW drop down menu to turn on Toolbars
Standard
Formatting
Tip #2: Hold the mouse over an icon on the toolbar to see what it does.
Tip #3: Use the FILE drop down menu to Save As in the following format:
Lname Project.ppt (Put it in the correct Finder Folder.)
Tip #4: Use the suggested boxes to enter your information.