Windows XP - Basics & Corporate Templates

WIN-XP-01

Duration

Half day

Who should attend?

Anyone who is unfamiliar with the Windows XP environment.

Pre-requisites

Familiarity with Windows 3.x and the mouse is required.

Objectives

The course is designed to introduce users to the basics of Windows XP. At the end of the course delegates should be able to confidently move within the Windows XP environment.

Course Content

The Windows 2000 Environment

The desktop, customise the properties of the desktop. The Quick Lauch toolbar, work with multiple applications. Customise the buttons on the Quick Lauch toolbar.

Document Management

Find and open files. Document naming (long file names). Add a shortcut to the favorites folder. Print files, delete a print job from the print queue.

Templates

Work with standard document templates i.e. memo, letter, fax, expenses form. Insert contact information from Outlook in a corporate template.

Folders

Folder views, sort files by name, type and date modified. Copy and move files between folders.

Windows Explorer

Create a new folder, rename and delete folders. Copy and move files between drives. Rename and delete files. Create shortcuts to files, folders & network drives.

The Recycle Bin

Restore files to their original location. Empty the recycle bin.

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