...Microsoft Office Microsoft Office is an office suite of desktop applications, servers and services for Microsoft Windows and OS X operating systems. It was first announced by Bill Gates of Microsoft on 1 August 1988 at COMDEX in Las Vegas. Initially a marketing term for a bundled set of applications, the first version of Office contained Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. Over the years, Office applications have grown substantially closer with shared features such as a common spell checker, OLE data integration and Visual Basic for Applications scripting language. Microsoft also positions Office as a development platform for line-of-business software under the Office Business Applications brand. On 10 July 2012, Softpedia reported that Office is used by over a billion people worldwide. The current versions are Office 2013 for Windows, released on 11 October 2012; and Office 2011 for OS X, released 26 October 2010. On 24 October 2012, the RTM final code of Office 2013 Professional Plus was released to TechNet and MSDN subscribers for download. On 15 November 2012, the 60-day trial version of Office 2013 Professional Plus was released for download. A touch optimised version of Microsoft Office is available pre-installed on Windows RT tablets. A mobile version of Office,Office Mobile, is available for free on Windows Phone, iOS (with separate versions for both iPhones and iPads), and Android. A web-based version of Office called Office Online, (formerly...
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...Microsoft Office in my professional life Lissette Torres Everest University CGS2167 Abstract Microsoft Corporation, founded 1975, leads globally in the development and production of software and software-related services and solutions. Initially known for home computers, Microsoft, headquartered in Washington, now offers various operating systems and software for desktop computers. This multinational company strives to help the worldwide business community improve efficiency and productivity. A number of editions of Office are available, made up of different components but with Word for word processing and Excel for spreadsheets in every one. Some will then also include PowerPoint for presentations, Publisher for desktop publishing and Access to build and run databases. Outlook, Microsoft’s popular e-mail and collaboration client is included in the business packages and, as of this release, OneNote, a kind of electronic notebook, is another common component. Because it provides the most basic and widely used of desktop applications, the Office suite is used by everyone from students and home users up to large enterprise corporations. Microsoft Office had significantly influenced business enterprises. The productivity with Innovation is faster and efficiently and organized many of the business work. With the diversity of programs business can make presentations in short time and make them look professionals and elegant. Microsoft markets the Microsoft Office business suite...
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...Microsoft Office is an office suite of interrelated desktop applications, servers and services for the Microsoft Windows and Macintosh OS X operating systems, introduced by Microsoft in 1989. Initially a marketing term for a bundled set of applications, the first version of Office contained Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. MICROSOFT WORD Microsoft Word is a word processor and was previously considered to be the main program in Office. Its proprietary DOC format is considered a de facto standard, although Word 2007 can also use a new XML-based, Microsoft Office-optimized format called .DOCX which has been standardized by Ecma International as Office Open XML. The first version of Word, released in the autumn of 1983, was for the MSDOS operating system and had the distinction of introducing the mouse to a broad population. Word 1.0 could be purchased with a bundled mouse, though none was required. Word has a built-in spell checker, thesaurus, dictionary, Office Assistant (a feature to assist users by way of an interactive animated character) and utilities for transferring, copy, pasting and editing text, such as PureText (a small utility that allows users to paste the contents of the software as plain text). "Normal.dot" is the master template from which all Word documents are created. It is one of the most important files in Microsoft Word. It determines the margin defaults as well as the layout of the text and font defaults. Although normal.dot is...
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...To: Eric Smith From: Nick JB Date: November 8, 2013 Re: Recommendation for Microsoft Office 2003 Upgrade. Introduction The purpose of the report is to recommend which of the available office suites should be obtained to upgrade the obsolete version of Microsoft Office 2003. Microsoft Office 2003, which we use now, has become obsolete and is no longer able to satisfy our daily office needs. Mainstream support for Office 2003 ended April 14, 2009, and extended support will end April 8, 2014. The claims are based upon such drawbacks as: incompatibility with the newer file extensions widely used by our partners and clients, outdated templates and tools, Outlook’s search issues, etc. All these factors not only cause frustration, but negatively affect the company’s image as well. Several potential solutions were examined and the choice was narrowed to two office suites: Microsoft Office 2013 and LibreOffice 4. Each solution has been evaluated according to the criteria below, from most important to least important: 1. Cost. 2. Functionality. 3. Interface and compatibility. 4. Technical support. Scope The most important factor when choosing between the possible solutions is their cost. The suite we choose must be able to fulfill our office’s daily needs and even more, to ensure its usability years ahead. Thus, functionality is the second factor. The third factor is interface and compatibility because the new applications must be user-friendly, with intuitive...
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...My experience installing the Microsoft software was a little challenging, when I first purchased my new computer. I purchased all of the newest versions of Windows 8. According to Strayer University requirements I needed Windows 7 or better but with the new computers I was not able to purchase the older version because my computer would have to be downgraded in order to do so. Using the disc provided I downloaded the applications and installed to my computer. Once downloaded I moved the components to my desktop. Each component was launched and an icon appeared for each component onto my desktop. The components which were installed are as follows: Access 2013, Power Point 2013, Excel 2013, Publisher 2013, One Note 2013, Outlook 2013 and Word 2013. In addition, I did not have any issues installing the software, however my concern was the amount of storage I have on my new computer. I predict the least difficult Microsoft Office component that I feel will be the least difficult to learn would be Word 2013, because I have been using it for a few months and I also use it daily for work. Using it daily for work allows me to learn more about what the new program can do. Although it does more than 2010 it keeps me up to date with the newest version. I predict the most difficult Microsoft Office component will be Power Point 2013 and Excel 2013, because I have not worked with the software at all and I am eager to learn the Power Point and Excel. I feel it will be a little difficult...
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...[pic] Creating a Steady State by Using Microsoft Technologies Microsoft Corporation Published: September 2010 Abstract This document provides information for IT professionals and partners who support Internet cafes, libraries, and schools. It describes how to use Group Policy settings, native Windows 7 features, and the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit to create a steady state on shared-access computers. [pic] Copyright information This document is provided “as-is.” Information and views expressed in this document, including URL and other Internet website references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using it. Some examples depicted herein are provided for illustration only and are fictitious. No real association or connection is intended or should be inferred. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy and use this document for your internal, reference purposes. Contents Creating a Steady State by Using Microsoft Technologies 4 Native Windows Features 5 Scenarios and Limitations 6 Introducing Ben Miller 8 Configuring Standard User Accounts 8 Configuring Shared User Accounts 12 Creating a Mandatory User Profile 12 Assigning a Mandatory User Profile 13 Configuring Accounts to Autologon 14 Configuring Group Policy Settings 15 Blocking Applications 17 Scheduling Updates 18 Using Group Policy Preferences...
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...Common Microsoft Office User Errors IT 206 / Final July 27, 2014 Raj Kayathi Microsoft Word Summary: Microsoft Word is a word processing program that allows for the creation of both simple and sophisticated documents. The program is equipped with templates and wizards to help you create useful documents such as resumes, letters and fax cover sheets. There are also features that allow you to add professional looking graphics to your documents. 1 Common Errors: Auto correct Formatting errors Macros Cannot open a file Document is formatted on earlier versions Diagnostic Strategies: One of the best strategies to resolve errors in Microsoft Word is to use the help function within Word itself. Another strategies is to use one or more search engines to find a solution to an issue. To get started on using the help function in Microsoft Word, press the F1 key and ‘word help’ will appear. There are a couple of options to using word help. If a user is connected to the internet, then use the online search function, if they are not, then use the help function from the computer. A user can switch from each one using the drop down arrow next to the words ‘word help’. Teaching a customer how to use the word help function is a great opportunity to educate them on Word 2013 options to get more Word training. An example is ‘key shortcuts’ and ‘learn word basics’ Microsoft Excel Summary: Microsoft Excel is an electronic spreadsheet...
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...Request For Proposal FOR PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE TRAINING Of Microsoft® Office® Table of Contents I. General Overview 3 A. Purpose 3 B. Subject 3 II. Instructions to Vendor 3 A. Schedule for Evaluation Process 3 B. Proposal Format 3 C. Proposal Evaluation Criteria 4 D. How to Submit a Proposal and Information for respondents 4 I. General Overview Purpose The reason for this Proposal is to obtain training services for all of our employees. We are looking for training on Microsoft Office programs. Subject The training will need to be done during the employees work schedule and we will set aside time for this. The training needs to be done in no more than two classes or sessions. The training company is expected to give the employees all the training materials that will be need for the training program. We expect that all information will be up to date with the newest and most recent version of Office and its other programs. The company will use certified instructors and all training will need to be done in easy to follow steps. Testing is going to be needed after the course is over and all employees must be awarded a certificate and be able to pass the course given by the company. The reason is to be able to make sure everyone that was in the training program has received the proper instruction from the company’s course they taught. These certificates will be given and signed by the training...
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...REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Microsoft Office Training RFP #10-075 Closing: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 2:00 pm local time. Halifax Regional Municipality Procurement Section P.O. Box 1749, Halifax 3 rd Floor, Duke Tower, Scotia Square, 5251 Duke Street Nova Scotia, Canada B3J 3A5 Halifax Regional Municipality July 27, 2010 RFP # 10-075, Microsoft Office Training Pa ge 2 _______________________________________________________________________________ Rev 01-01-2010 July 27, 2010 NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #10-075 Microsoft Office 2010 Training The Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking proposals from qualified individuals/ firms to provide Microsoft Office Training Sealed Proposals, Three (3) copies – Two (2) bound and one (1) unbound for #10-075, Microsoft Office Training , Halifax Regional Municipality, Halifax, Nova Scotia will be received by Halifax Regional Municipality Procurement Office, 3 rd Floor, Duke Tower, Scotia Square, 5251 Duke Street, P.O. Box 1749, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3J 3A5, until 2:00 P.M. local time, Tuesday August 10, 2010 All questions concerning the procurement process shall be directed to Stephen Terry, Senior Procurement Consultant, at (902) 490-2175, Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. or E-mail to terryst@halifax.ca and those of a technical nature to Frans Sanders , Phone 490-2909, or E-mail to sanderf@halifax.ca . Instructions, forms, and specifications may be obtained from the Halifax Regional Municipality ...
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...In April 2009, Kristena Louie, program manager for Microsoft Office, must develop a marketing strategy to better reach and engage the college student market. In contrast to Facebook and Google, which excite and engage students successfully, Microsoft is regarded as lacking innovation, aging, and playing a limited role in students’ lives (p.2, Case A). To understand and overcome such negative perceptions, Louie hires a team of expert to study the mindset and technology preferences of students. With the goal of successfully competing in the college students market, Louie must improve Microsoft’s value proposition through establishing short and long-term milestones with the insights of the market research. In the short run, Microsoft should improve its advertisement strategy and cater to the needs of college students by forming partnerships with universities and campus clubs, re-positioning itself toward the innovative spectrum (Ex. A). Besides, an academic search engine specifically tailored for college students should be constructed (Ex. B). This service distinguishes itself with the specificity of materials it offers. Furthermore, Microsoft should incorporate users’ feedback into its design and layout while educating users about the novel features. In the long run, we should supplement Hotmail with social and productivity features that resemble Gchat and Google Drive. Lastly, we recommend the development of a social network, as well as a mobile app in order to appeal...
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...Critique of Microsoft Word User Manual The key to beginning anything is a good introduction, be it a book, an essay, and editorial, and yes, even a user manual. I especially enjoyed the Introduction to the user manual for Microsoft Word 2007. It begins with an introduction to the authors that contributed to the user manual, telling us about their fields of expertise and experience in technical writing. Such an introduction assures the reader that what they are about to read comes from those that have much experience in the area and that the user manual will be as informative as they hope to expect. It then goes on to describe what is new in Microsoft Word 2007, at first glance you can already tell that Word 2007 is more aesthetically pleasing, but this section goes beyond the obvious make over to describe new and different features from previous versions of MS Word which helps the end user learn what to expect and what to watch out for if they encounter a feature that is unfamiliar to them.. The experience of the author’s technical writing skills really shows. Everything is clear and concise. Even the most basic of beginners should have no troubles learning the software through this user manual, they keep things simple without using sentences that run on and on. However, I searched high and low looking for anything that would help to describe what certain terminologies such as “footnote” or “bullets” mean. The manual is pretty extensive so I may have just overlooked it....
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...Microsoft Office Program: Helpful to Student’s Studies I. INTRODUCTION In this fast reaching world, the studies of every individual become more complicated. We have now going beyond the imagination of each human being and applying this through technology. Merely fact, technology is a very big help in the lives of each learners specifically to the highschool students here in Gonzalo Aler National High School. The school adapted technology as one of the most important tools in learning and computer is one of the best examples. Computer is one of the best systematic knowledge that can be used. Using this product of technology, learners challenged to be maximized in their learning by being more creative and become more interested in studying. Today, computer does not just help to the student but it is an essential one to give courage and help improves the skills of individual. With the ever increasing population of computer technology, it is almost impossible to find an educational establishment that does not use it. Computers are becoming a more and more important within education as both a learning tool for students and for keeping records of all individuals at the school. Computers allow students to access more information more easily and the introduction of the internet means that this information is available to hand 24/7. Whether this is a good prospect or not is something that is debated frequently. For every factual and accurate piece of information that can...
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...My beloved brothers and sisters, I extend my love and greetings to each of you and pray that our Heavenly Father will guide my thoughts and inspire my words as I speak to you today. May I begin by making a comment or two concerning the fine messages we have heard this morning from Sister Allred and Bishop Burton and others pertaining to the Church’s welfare program. As indicated, this year marks the 75th anniversary of this inspired program, which has blessed the lives of so many. It was my privilege to know personally some of those who pioneered this great endeavor—men of compassion and foresight. As both Bishop Burton and Sister Allred and others mentioned, the bishop of the ward is given the responsibility to care for those in need who reside within the boundaries of his ward. Such was my privilege when I presided as a very young bishop in Salt Lake City over a ward of 1,080 members, including 84 widows. There were many who needed assistance. How grateful I was for the welfare program of the Church and for the help of the Relief Society and the priesthood quorums. I declare that the welfare program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is inspired of Almighty God. Now, my brothers and sisters, this conference marks three years since I was sustained as President of the Church. Of course they have been busy years, filled with many challenges but also with countless blessings. The opportunity I have had to dedicate and rededicate temples has been among the most...
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...Simple, cute, friendly, kind and shy. That’s how they describe me. Moreover, I guess it is true. I am Roimee Jocuya Pedong, 16 years old, a first year B I am just a simple girl who grew up with a fear to our Lords, to always help others in need and grew up bearing in mind the value of education in one’s life. I was baptized at Rosario Mission center at December 26, 1998. I was baptized by Rev. Fr. Agustin Balanquit with other children. I was four years old when I entered school. I was in day care 1 that time. Being a day care student was not a very good memory for me. I was the only student who always gets the lowest score in quizzes, activities and exams. Because of that, my classmates used to laugh at me. I remember, during our graduation, I had a memorized poem; I let mama hold the microphone I delivered my poem because I was too shy to deliver my poem in front of everyone. Everything turned upside dowen when I entered day care III. I was the one who always top the exams. And, when I delivered my poem, I did not let mama hold the microphone anymore. I was six years old when I entered Elementary School. Since grade one, I was always on the section one and top ten student. I graduated elementary on 2010 as the third honorable mention. During my childhood days, I was playful yet very shy. I don’t really go out of our house, though I really want to play. Way back, my papa was very strict, but we know that it is also for our own good. I studied high school at Saint Michael Academy...
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...Microsoft PowerPoint is the name of a proprietary commercial software presentation program developed by Microsoft. It was officially launched on May 22, 1990 as a part of the Microsoft Office suite, and runs on Microsoft Windows and Apple's Mac OS X operating system. The current versions are Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010 for Windows and Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2011 for Mac. Contents * 1 History * 2 Operation * 3 Cultural impact * 3.1 Criticism * 3.2 "Death by PowerPoint" * 3.3 Boredom * 3.4 Military excess * 4 PowerPoint Viewer * 5 Versions * 5.1 Microsoft PowerPoint 2011 * 6 File formats * 7 See also * 8 References * 9 Further reading * 10 External links | History Originally designed for the Macintosh computer, the initial release was called "Presenter", developed by Dennis Austin[not in citation given] and Thomas Rudkin[not in citation given] of Forethought, Inc.[1] In 1987, it was renamed to "PowerPoint" due to problems with trademarks, the idea for the name coming from Robert Gaskins.[2] In August of the same year, Forethought was bought by Microsoft for $14 million USD ($28.6 million in present-day terms[3]), and became Microsoft's Graphics Business Unit, which continued to develop the software further. PowerPoint was officially launched on May 22, 1990, the same day that Microsoft released Windows 3.0. PowerPoint changed significantly with PowerPoint 97. Prior to PowerPoint 97, presentations were linear, always proceeding...
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