Basics of Computers and Operating Systems

Covers the fundamental components of a computer system.
Introduces the internal organization of a computer, including central processing unit (CPU), memory, and input/output (I/O) devices.
Discusses various input and output devices, such as keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer, scanner, and more.
Differentiates between system software (operating systems) and application software (programs like word processors, spreadsheets, etc.).
Explores the concept of computer languages, including machine language, assembly language, and high-level languages.
Explains the roles of compilers and assemblers in translating programming languages.

Covers the core functions and features of an operating system.
Examines specific elements of the Windows XP interface, including the desktop, taskbar, icons, menus, and windows.
Provides guidance on locating and organizing files and folders within the operating system.
Explains how to modify system settings, such as date and time, mouse and keyboard settings, and user accounts.
Focuses on managing files and folders in Windows, including creating, deleting, renaming, and moving files and folders.
Outlines the process of installing and managing software and hardware components.

Introduces the fundamental operations of a word processing program.
Explains how to launch and navigate the Word program interface.
Identifies the various components of the Word screen, such as the ribbon, the document window, the status bar, etc.
Covers typing text, including creating, editing, and formatting basic document content.
Addresses document management, including saving, opening, closing, and searching for documents.
Provides techniques for protecting documents and preventing unauthorized access.
Explores the process of printing documents, including setting print options.

Covers advanced styling and formatting techniques in a word processing program.
Explores various ways to manipulate text, such as changing font styles, sizes, colors, and applying bold, italic, and underlining.
Examines formatting paragraphs using indentation, alignment, spacing, and line breaks.
Introduces the creation of bulleted and numbered lists to enhance document organization.
Covers techniques for copying and moving text within a document or between documents.
Provides methods for checking spelling and grammar errors.
Discusses page formatting options, including page margins, orientation, headers, footers, and page numbering.
Explains how to create tables and format them to display data effectively.

Focuses on using word processing software to create personalized documents.
Introduces different document types used in mail merge, such as main documents and data sources.
Explains how to create data sources, which contain lists of recipient information for personalization.
Covers the process of creating mailing labels based on data sources.
Guides users on merging data from a data source with a main document to create personalized letters, emails, or other documents.

Introduces the fundamental concepts and operations of a spreadsheet program.
Explains how to select, add, and rename worksheets within a spreadsheet file.
Covers modifying and editing data within cells of a spreadsheet.
Shows how to resize rows and columns to adjust the layout of a spreadsheet visually.
Provides information on spreadsheet protection to prevent unauthorized changes to data.

Focuses on enhancing the appearance and organization of a spreadsheet.
Introduces the formatting toolbar and its various options for applying font styles, colors, and alignment.
Covers cell formatting, allowing users to change font styles, colors, borders, and cell backgrounds.
Explains how to format entire rows and columns by applying styles, colors, and alignments.
Introduces the use of pre-defined styles to quickly format an entire spreadsheet.
Covers protecting and unprotecting individual worksheets or the entire spreadsheet.

Explores the powerful capabilities of a spreadsheet program for calculation and visualization.
Explains how to create and use formulas to perform mathematical operations on cell values.
Covers the concept of copying formulas, allowing for applying the same formula to multiple cells.
Introduces various types of functions available in spreadsheets, such as mathematical, statistical, and logical functions.
Covers creating different types of charts, such as bar charts, pie charts, line charts, and scatter charts, to visually represent data.
Introduces the use of Auto Shapes and Smart Art to create visually appealing diagrams and illustrations within a spreadsheet.

Focuses on using presentation software to create visually engaging presentations.
Introduces the basic steps involved in creating slides, including adding text, images, and other elements.
Explains how to use the Slide Sorter view to manage the order of slides within a presentation.
Covers changing slide layouts, allowing for different slide structures and formats.
Provides guidance on moving between slides in the presentation.

Explains the fundamental concepts and terminology of the internet.
Covers how to establish an internet connection using various methods, including dial-up, broadband, and wireless connections.
Differentiates between different types of internet connections based on speed, reliability, and cost.
Explains common internet terminology, such as websites, web pages, URLs, search engines, email, and more.
Provides information on understanding internet addresses, including IP addresses and domain names.
Introduces web browsers and their functions for accessing and navigating the internet.
Discusses various internet services, such as email, instant messaging, online shopping, and streaming media.