This computer class is recommended for people who have a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office (or who have taken a Beginner’s Microsoft Office computer class). Learn intermediate concepts in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher such as: using tables and editing headers/footers, using conditional values and creating charts/graphs, animating slides and using timing, as well as creating shapes and inserting building blocks.
Week 1 - October 8: Intermediate Word
- Find and replace text, use the thesaurus and format painter.
- Create a flyer by using Word Art, online pictures, text boxes, and shapes.
- Create and edit a table.
- Format the page layout by using bullets and numbers, adding columns, and inserting headers/footers and page numbers.
Week 2 - October 15: Intermediate Excel
- Edit a spreadsheet and sort data.
- Insert and delete rows/columns.
- Use a formula, conditional formatting, comments, and freeze panes.
- Create and edit a chart from the spreadsheet data.
- Create a table and sort/filter data as well as delve into an advanced formula.
Week 3 - October 22: Intermediate PowerPoint
- Insert various objects including video, audio, SmartArt, etc.
- Apply various formatting changes to your slides.
- Become skilled at using special effects such as transitions, animation, and timing.
- Play your slide show and learn presentation tips that will enhance any presentation.
This class is held over a 3-week period and requires registration. Register by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.