2. Objectives To examine the desktop, Start menu and apps.
To identify methods of utilizing the Start menu and desktop.
To define common app features.
To demonstrate multitasking and common in-app tasks.
To understand the uses of Microsoft® Help.

3. Main Menu
Desktop, Start Menu & Apps Overview Using the Start Menu & Desktop Common App Features Multitasking Common In-App Tasks Utilizing Microsoft® Office Help

5. Desktop
Is the first screen a user will see after logging in to a computer
Serves as a workspace and can be thought of as an electronic version of the top of your desk
Can be used to perform tasks such as:
placing items on the desktop
moving objects around on the desktop
removing items on the desktop
Can store icons for programs, apps and files

6. Desktop Layout

7. Start Button Is located at the bottom, left hand corner of the desktop
When clicked, opens the start menu

8. Start Menu Can be used to open the programs on the computer
Contains the power options which can be used to shut down, restart or put the computer to sleep

9. Taskbar
Is the long horizontal bar typically located at the bottom of the desktop
Holds currently open apps or programs
Can be customized by pinning apps to it for easy access

10. Apps Are also known as programs
Are software which are installed on the computer or device
Include programs such as the Microsoft® Office Suite

11. Microsoft® Office Suite
Includes a variety of apps such as:
Microsoft® Word
word processing program used to create documents
Microsoft® PowerPoint®
presentation software used to create and deliver presentations
Microsoft® Excel
spreadsheet program used to organize data, complete calculations, graph data and develop reports

12. Microsoft® Office Suite
Includes a variety of apps such as:
Microsoft® Access
database management system used to create and manage databases
Microsoft® Publisher
desktop publishing software used to develop publications
Microsoft® Outlook
communication and scheduling software which allows users to manage , calendars and contacts

14. Show the Using the Start Menu & Desktop video segment
Instructions:
Show the Using the Start Menu & Desktop video segment

16. Microsoft® Office Programs
Have many common features such as:
the Ribbon
scroll bars
status bar
Tell Me box
mini toolbar
Quick Access Toolbar
Microsoft® Account Area

17. Common App Layout

18. Common App Features Ribbon
is the major organizational unit of Microsoft® programs
provides access to the tasks users perform while creating a file in the program
consists of tabs, groups and commands

19. Common App Features Gallery
is a set of choices, often graphical, arranged in a grid or list
Live Preview is a feature which allows users to point to a gallery choice and see its effect applied in the file– without actually having selected the choice. Live preview only works when using a mouse.

20. Common App Features ScreenTip
is an on-screen note which provides the name of the command, available keyboard shortcut and a description of the command
can be displayed by pointing at a command on the Ribbon

21. Common App Features Dialog Box Launcher
is a small arrow which appears in the lower-right corner of some groups on the Ribbon
when clicked, displays a dialog box or task pane which contains more options than those available in the group

22. Common App Features Tell Me Box
appears to the right of the tabs on the Ribbon
is a type of search box which can help to perform specific tasks in Office programs

23. Common App Features Mini Toolbar
appears automatically based on the tasks being performed
contains commands related to changing the appearance of text
disappears from the screen if not used

24. Common App Features Quick Access Toolbar
provides convenient access to frequently used commands
can be customized to include commands users would like

25. Common App Features Application/Program Options
can be located by clicking on the File tab and in Backstage view clicking Options
this will open the app options window where users can make changes to the options

26. Common App Features Microsoft® Office Help
can be used to display information about all topics associated with an app
uses a window with browser-style navigation buttons
is specific to each Microsoft® program

28. Show the Multitasking video segment
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Show the Multitasking video segment

30. Show the Common In-App Tasks video segment
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Show the Common In-App Tasks video segment

32. Show the Utilizing Microsoft® Office Help video segment
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Show the Utilizing Microsoft® Office Help video segment

33. Acknowledgements
Director of Brand Management Megan O’Quinn Graphic Editors Hilary Jasper, Megan O’Quinn Videography/Post Production Jake Saye Video Narrator Lora Cain Quality Control Director Angela Dehls
Collaborators
Stephanie Tullis
Business & Computer Technologies Educator
V.P. of Brand Management
Clayton Franklin
Executive Producer
Gordon W. Davis, Ph.D.
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