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How can Microsoft applications help me?

Whether you are running a business or an individual trying to manage a household; Microsoft applications can simplify many common tasks.

Access

Access helps you store data for analyzing, referencing, and reporting. catalogDo you remember using card catalogs when you went to the library to research information? Or using a rolex cards? Imagine creating a report for all patrons that have checked out every book within the last year. This could take a very long time; with Access you can create a report within seconds.

Excel

Excel allows you to organize data, create simple or complex spreadsheet(s) or template(s) that you can use over and over. I am surprised when people tell me they use a calculator to perform repetitive processes. Here are some of the things you'll learn in Excel III:

  • Pivot
  • Macros
  • Lookups (vLookup and hLookup)
  • Conditional formatting
  • Data Validation

MS Office Systems

Have you ever felt overwhelmed and wondered what are the differences between Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word? This course you will learn about each of these applications, it's functions and how to use them.

Outlook

Outlook allows you store email files on your computer so you can access them anytime. You can create emails, tasks, appointments, calendars and keep track of your information and time, all in one spot. Outlook can manage multiple emails accounts in one place.

OneNote

Are you tired of searching for your recipes, sticky-notes, or even files on your drive? OneNote is a great way to keep all your related files in one place.

PowerPoint

PowerPoint is not just for business; it's a great presentation tool for birthdays, anniversaries, or honoring a special person in your life. It's a great tool add pictures and images.

Publisher

Are you working on a project and want to create fliers, calendars, or brochures? Put together a professional looking document.

SharePoint

More and more companies are integrating SharePoint to setup their internal websites (aka Intranet) because of it's scalability, capability, flexibility, or any 'bility' you can imagine. But are you confused on how to create lists, libraries, web parts, workflows, or even navigate in SharePoint? Don't worry we offer courses for the end-users as well as the site-owners.

Wordletter

Is a word processor that allows you create documents. Whether you're writing a letter to send out to a hundred of your favorite friends; or composing a book, Word allows you to create professional looking documents.



Instructor: Anna Vastardis - email: avastardis@collin.edu