Word, Excel, Spreadsheet
Is there a book, maybe the library, that I can learn these things? Maybe a class somewhere? I'm going to ask a co-worker about Word because I "think" she's pretty good at it. Excel...I know it exists but thats bout it. As for a spreadsheet, my sister said its pretty easy and that was the end of that discussion. I need a how to book. Any suggestions? |
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| All are basic Microsoft programs and fairly easy to use--I think you could google instructions for each-- and possibly find youtube video tutorials. I am sure there is probably a book out there--but I am not familiar with it--you could google that too--  |
| Microsoft actually has pretty extensive free help for Word and Excel on its website-- including written and video tutorials. http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suppo ... 22272.aspx |
| Check your local public library (or Amazon) for "Word (version) for Dummies" or "Excel (version) for Dummies." I find the "for Dummies" books cover the basics and are very easy to follow. |
| The "For Dummies"...how could I forget that????? Thats what I need! |
| The Libraries do have those books for each version. Good luck |
| A local community college or vocational school may offer classes. |
| Our local community centres offer inexpensive intro courses, so maybe try those. As someone who did not grow up in the computer era, then worked in health care and with kids, my first foray into the 'office' world was full of tears and frustration and calling David begging for help (I did not know how to turn my computer off!). I wish that I had taken the time to take a few intro courses. Play around alot at home while you take courses or on-line tutorials. Spreadsheets can be fun for planning out your household budget, scheduling dog activities, etc. Good luck-if I can do it, anyone can! |
| I worked for three+ years at our local community college and this is the best, most affordable way to learn programs like Office. With our school and likely others, they start you out in a basics class and from there move on to more advanced classes and you can go as far you want. You typically don't need to be enrolled in any degree program to take these classes. As a mater of fact, you can probably just audit the class. Auditing is a way for you to learn from the class work but you don't take the tests and therefore don't get a grade. The cost to audit is WAY les than actually taking the class, like $60 compared to well over $300 in my school's case. Definitely worth a look if money is tight. Vance |
| I don't have too much of an issue with Word. I have used the help feature and looked on-line for information if I need it and that does seem to make a difference. Excel is my problem. I have a mental block when it comes to that and it confuses me something fierce. Think part of the problem is the formulas, just doesn't make sense to me. My daughter pretty much taught herself and she loves it, I would need her sitting next to me every step of the way if I wanted to learn. I am out of the work force now but still like to keep up with things but guess that's not one for me. |
| You can also go down to the college bookstore and buy the book they are using for Excel 101 or whichever is the lowest. Usually it is a "self taught" class to my recollection when I took the class. Professor was there to help if you got stuck. Just a suggestion. |
| Pam, the school I used to work at used the Thomson Course Technology books. They called New Perspectives on Microsoft Office and each program has a different book. Below is the Amazon page for the Office Excel 2007 book This is the only one I have on hand in order to get the ISDN number from. You can see towards the bottom when others have bought other books that the other Office product books are out there. Also, this was just a search for the 2007 books; the Office 2010 books are available too. I didn't see which version you have. Hope this helps. Vance |
Vance wrote: Pam, the school I used to work at used the Thomson Course Technology books. They called New Perspectives on Microsoft Office and each program has a different book. Below is the Amazon page for the Office Excel 2007 book This is the only one I have on hand in order to get the ISDN number from. You can see towards the bottom when others have bought other books that the other Office product books are out there. Also, this was just a search for the 2007 books; the Office 2010 books are available too. I didn't see which version you have. Hope this helps. Vance I need to have a version??? |
| Office 2007 or Office 2010 are pretty much the norm now. Some people still try to get by on Office 2003, but they're upgrading quickly. You should be able to see which one you have as you open any of the Office programs. Vance |
Vance wrote: Office 2007 or Office 2010 are pretty much the norm now. Some people still try to get by on Office 2003, but they're upgrading quickly. You should be able to see which one you have as you open any of the Office programs. Vance Vance, are you doing this just to confuse me?  When I say dummies, I mean it  Where do I find Office programs? |
| Click on Start and the All Programs and then look for Microsoft Office. When you move your mouse over that, there should be a fly-out menu that gives you a list of the Office programs installed on your computer. From there, you can click on the program of your choice. Vance |
| Hi there A GREAT place to learn from videos is http://lynda.com They have a gazillion different software programs all via video tutorials that will show you how to do it all...beginning, intermediate and advanced. There is a cost for this, but it is only $25.00 per month and you have access to every title in their library and it is very very extensive. If you "upgrade" to I think it is $37.50 per month, you can also download their training files if you need to. And there is NO long term contract, it is just month to month. I have to do alot on computers and have used this website off and on for many years so I can personally vouch for it. Excel is one of my weaker areas also... it is NOT intuitive at all! |
| This is actually what I teach at the local community college as an adjunct. I do not recommend taking one of their full semester classes but many offer returning education classes that are shorter and more to the point. These classes are often run by the adjuncts and/or faculty that teach at the college. Some 4 year university do this too. The book I use in my classes are quite helpful too if you want to try it: GO! with Microsoft Office 2010 Volume 1 As long as the book is LAB based, meaning it walks you through completing steps to learn, you should learn a lot! |
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