The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., is taking registration for free introductory classes in basic computer and Internet skills, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and two new advanced classes in Google Applications and Microsoft Office 2007.
Participants need only attend one session for each class since training is completed in one 2-hr. period. Classes are taught by a reference librarian and other library staff from the Adult Services Department and are open to people of all ages. These hands-on workshops will use computers obtained through grants provided by the Racine Community Foundation, the Colonel L.C. Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation, and the Friends of the Racine Public Library. Class size is limited to 7 students, so registration is required. Registration may be made by contacting the library at 262-636-9217.
Introduction to Basic Computer Skills
Tuesday, November 4 @ 9:30 am
Thursday, November 20 @ 2 pm
Prerequisites: None; these classes are intended for people with little or no previous computer experience.
Topics: Acquiring mouse skills, care of floppy disks, understanding the desktop and taskbar, using window controls, starting and shutting down the computer, working with menus, understanding and using dialog boxes, opening and closing software applications, sorting and retrieving information and programs in files and folders.
Introduction to Excel Basics
Wednesday, December 3 @ 9:30 am
Prerequisites: Mouse skills and a familiarity with the Windows operating system.
Topics: Navigating workbooks, entering data, copying data, editing worksheets, using formulas and functions, formatting text and numbers, and creating charts.
Introductory Internet
Wednesday, November 5 @ 9:30 am
Thursday, November 13 @ 2:00 pm
Wednesday, November 19 @ 9:30 am
Thursday, December 4 @ 9:30 am
Prerequisites: Mouse skills and a familiarity with the Windows operating system.
Topics: How to use the Explorer browser; how to use search engines to find information; how to use Web-based e-mail.
Introduction to Gmail and Google Docs
Tuesday, November 18 @ 6:00pm
Prerequisites: Familiarity with the Internet browsing, Windows operating system, and mouse skills.
Topics: Introduction to Google's free online email (Gmail) and online word processing products (Google Docs).
Introduction to Office 2007 Ribbon
Tuesday, November 25 @ 6:30 pm
Prerequisites: Ability to use a mouse, familiarity with the Windows operating system.
Topics: Introduction to the Ribbon used in Microsoft office 2007 products.
How to do a Mail Merge in Office 2007
Tuesday, November 11 @ 6:30 pm
Prerequisites: Familiarity with Microsoft Office
Topics: This class will show you how to do a mail merge in the latest office package.
Contact the library at 262-636-9217 for more information or to register for any of the computer classes.
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