Office Productivity Software

Explain how to use key Windows features such as the Desktop, Start menu, File Explorer, Windows Search, and the Recycle Bin. Describe the options for office productivity software and how to choose which one to use. Create and use keyboard and desktop shortcuts to work more efficiently.

Describe fundamental features of mail and calendar apps, such as sending emails and creating meetings. Organize emails by sorting, storing, searching, and dealing with junk mail. Make emails secure and confidential through encryption and sensitivity settings. Add and share personal and organizational calendars.

Understand the fundamentals of word processing apps and use their basic features, such as opening, saving, sharing, and printing document files. Edit and format text in documents, insert images and shapes, and enhance documents with tables, layouts, headers, and footers. Use templates and collaborate with others online.

Use fundamental features of presentation apps, create, edit, and save presentation files. Practice presenting slideshows, create unique presentations using templates, images, icons, shapes, SmartArt, and animations. Collaborate with others on online presentations.

Use fundamental features of spreadsheet apps, create, edit, and save spreadsheet files. Navigate around workbooks and worksheets, enter and edit data, use formulas, functions, and charts with data. Work collaboratively with others on online spreadsheets.

Use the fundamental features of messaging and collaboration apps, such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Understand best practice etiquette for calls and meetings, prepare your meetings environment, work collaboratively using teams and channels, schedule and join meetings, and share your screen.