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The document provides information about the HNDIT1101 module on personal computer applications. It aims to develop skills for using office productivity software like word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases. The module outcomes are described along with the assessment details which include lab assignments and a final examination. Common office productivity tools are listed along with their purposes. Word processing is introduced as the most commonly used application for creating, editing, and formatting documents. The basic interface and features of word processing software are explained.

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Personal Computer Applications - HNDIT

The document provides information about the HNDIT1101 module on personal computer applications. It aims to develop skills for using office productivity software like word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases. The module outcomes are described along with the assessment details which include lab assignments and a final examination. Common office productivity tools are listed along with their purposes. Word processing is introduced as the most commonly used application for creating, editing, and formatting documents. The basic interface and features of word processing software are explained.

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HNDIT1101:

Personal
Computer
Applications
Week 01 -
Module Aims
• To develop skills and knowledge required in
using computers in an office environment for
general office applications.
Learning Outcomes
• At the end of the module the student will be able
to:
– Describe suitable types of software for general office
activities and simple work automation.
– Effectively use a word processing software.
– Effectively use a spreadsheet software
– Prepare effective presentations using Presentation
software
– Create and use simple databases on desktop
environments
Outline Syllabus
• Office Productivity software
• Word processing software
• Spreadsheets
• Presentation software
• Database management system
Assessment and Weighting
Continuous Lab Assignment 1 - Individual 20%
Assessment Lab Assignment 2 - Individual 20%

Lab Assignment 3 - Group 10%


End of Final Structured Paper 50%
semester
examination
Week 01

OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS


Categories of Computer Software
Operating System

Utility Programs

Language Translators
System S/W
Bootstrap loaders

Diagnostic routine

Software Database Management Software

Special Purpose Packages


Packages
General Purpose Packages
Application S\W
Highlevel Languages
Languages
Lowlevel Languages
Why we need office productivity tools?

Office Productivity tools are used to create,


view and modify a document to make it suite
for it’s purpose.
Office productivity applications
• Office Productivity Application is a programs
that help users produce things such as
documents, databases, graphs, worksheets
and presentations.
– OpenOffice
– Microsoft Office
– Zoho
– Quickoffice

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Types of office productivity tools
• Word processing
– Microsoft word, Google docs, Pages(Apple), AbiWord
• Spread Sheet
– MS Excel, Calc (openoffice), Number(Apple),
Sheets(Google docs)
• Presentation
– MS PowerPoint, Prezi, keynote(Apple), Impress (Open
office)
• Database Management
– MS Access, SQL server, Oracal, My SQL

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Question 1
• What are the office productivity tools available currently. List
down.

• Complete the following table by using identified packages and


its purpose

Package Name Commonly used (Places) Purpose


List of Office Productivity Tools
• Free:
– Libre office
– Open Office
• Paid:
– MS Office
– King soft
– Word Perfect Office

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What is Word Processing?
• The most commonly used application
• It is the method by which documents are
created, edited, formatted and printed.

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What is Word Processor
• Word processor is a software package that
enables you to.
– Create
– Edit
– Format
Document
– Save
– Print
– Future retrieval and reference

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Advantages of Word Processor
• Word processor enables you to make changes
to a document without retyping the entire
document.
• Quick and easy
• Stored electronically

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Application areas of word
processing :

• Business - Legal Copies, Letterheads, Letters,


Memos, Circulars etc.
• Education - To develop word processing skills
from the very beginning
• Home - Dealing with assignments being
completed at home, or occasionally
recreational ex. Maintaining diary
Document Cycle
• Word processing software performs the
following activities:
– Entering
– Editing
– Spelling checking and using thesaurus
– Formatting
– Saving
– Printing

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Word Interface
Quick Access Tool bar Tabs
Ruler

Ribbon

Task
Pane

Text Area

Status bar
Elements in word window
• Ribbon – Provides access to commands that are
grouped according to the tasks you perform in word.
• Tabs – provide one-click access to the group of
commands on the ribbon.
• Quick Access tool bar – Provides access to common
commands you use frequently.
• Ruler – Show page margins, tab stops , row heights and
columns widths.
• Task pane - quick access to common features,
information, and commands.
Document Views
There are many ways to view a document in
Word.
• Print Layout: This is a view of the document
as it would appear when printed. It includes
all tables, text, graphics, and images.
• Full Screen Reading: This is a full view length
view of a document. Good for viewing two
pages at a time.

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Document Views.
• Web Layout: This is a view of the document
as it would appear in a web browser.
• Outline: This is an outline form of the
document in the form of bullets.
• Draft: This view does not display pictures or
layouts, just text.

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