Get Started at the Library: MS Office Products
North York Central Library Staff offer a wide range of computer classes in the Learning Centre, all absolutely free. Once you have mastered our Web
Basics classes, you're ready to create your own documents, spreadsheets and
presentations! Consider taking one of the following primers on how to use
Microsoft Office programs. If you are referring a friend to us, let them know
that basic keyboarding and mouse skills are necessary for these
classes!
Word Basics 1 (Upcoming Classes at North York Central)
An introduction to using Microsoft Word tools and functions. Create
a new document and save it, change fonts and use spellcheck.
a new document and save it, change fonts and use spellcheck.
Word Basics 2 (Upcoming Classes at North York Central)
More editing and formatting exercises! Learn how to customize
margins, make lists, copy and paste, and find document templates.
margins, make lists, copy and paste, and find document templates.
Excel Basics (Upcoming Classes at North York Central)
Using a simple table, format a worksheet and apply formulas
to calculate sums and averages.
to calculate sums and averages.
PowerPoint Basics (Upcoming Classes at North York Central)
Create and edit your first presentation! Work with slide layouts,
images and transitions.
Interested in registering? Visit the Gateway Services information desk or call
416-395-5674. Don't be discouraged if the class you want is full – if you're in the area, we encourage you to drop in. Spaces often open up at the last minute.
images and transitions.
Interested in registering? Visit the Gateway Services information desk or call
416-395-5674. Don't be discouraged if the class you want is full – if you're in the area, we encourage you to drop in. Spaces often open up at the last minute.
In addition you can check the library catalogue for books on how to use Microsoft Office.
Library computers also offer Microsoft Publisher, a desktop publishing program you can use
to create things like brochures, cards or menus. Here are some Microsoft Publisher books to get you started.
to create things like brochures, cards or menus. Here are some Microsoft Publisher books to get you started.
After you've completed all our classes (congrats!) take a look
at our Computer and Library Learning Blog, especially this blog for additional resources.
at our Computer and Library Learning Blog, especially this blog for additional resources.
— Andrea
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One thought on “Get Started at the Library: MS Office Products”
The complete Microsoft Office Suite is something I couldn’t really afford to purchase, so I’m glad to discover that MS Publisher is available at NYPL. Thanks!