Computer Training

Windows Intermediate

Course Length: 1 Day

Course Prerequisites

  • Required: This course is not intended for beginners. An Intermediate or better knowledge of one or more programs is a must.

Course Description

  • This course looks at file management (the Explorer and Recycle Bin), the Control Panel, adding Shortcuts, customizing the Taskbar and Start menu, using the System Tools, setting application properties, and more about transferring and linking data between programs.

Detailed List of Topics

File Management – The Explorer

  • Basics Of Explorer Display
  • Creating And Naming Folders/Directories
  • Renaming Folders
  • Deleting Folders

Managing Files and Folders

  • Selecting Files (Sequentially, Randomly, All, Deselecting)
  • Moving And Copying Files Between Folders/Drives
  • Moving And Copying Folders
  • Deleting Files/Folders and Restoring Deleted Files Or Folders
  • File Properties – Making Read Only, Viewing Statistics

Finding Files Or Folders

  • Finding Using Wildcards
  • Finding Based On Last Date Saved
  • Finding Based On Text Within The File

Explorer – Maintaining Disks

  • Formatting
  • Creating System/Boot Disks
  • Setting File Types

The Recycle Bin

  • Deleting and Restoring
  • Deleting Permanently

Shortcuts

  • Creating A Shortcut To A File, Program, Or Folder

Control Panel

  • Setting Date And Time
  • Customizing Regional Settings(Date/Number/Currency)
  • Customizing Mouse Actions
  • Customizing Screen Displa
  • Using Sound Files
  • Installing, Removing, Previewing Fonts
  • Installing New Hardware
  • Adding / Removing Software
  • Making Start-Up Disk
  • Customizing Keyboard Functionality
  • Choosing Language
  • Setting Accessibility Options – Further Customizing Mouse, Keyboard Control

Customizing The Taskbar

  • Customizing Start Menu – Add/Del Files/Programs
  • Rearranging Items On The Start Menu

Transferring And Linking Data Between File/Programs

  • Methods For Transferring Described
  • Using The Clipboard – Cut, Copy, Paste
  • Using The Insert, Object Method
  • Using The Drag And Drop Method
  • Linking Data
  • Linking Using The Clipboard
  • Link Using Insert, Object
  • Updating Links
  • Tips On Linking Data