Works - Online Course

This series provides a comprehensive look at Microsoft Works. It discusses basic tasks for getting started with Works, including operating the Works Task Launcher, using Task Wizards and help, managing documents, printing files, and working with multiple windows and applications. It explains how to use the Works word processor to create and edit documents, and how to format Works documents. It also covers how to use the Works spreadsheet, including entering, selecting, and manipulating data, using formulas and functions, formatting the spreadsheet, and creating charts. Additional topics include using the Works database for basic organization and presentation tasks, using the Calendar, and Works functions that can be used across multiple applications in Works.

This series is for anyone who wants to get the most out of using Microsoft Works. This online course contains 7 lessons and should take approximately 21 hours to complete.

Lesson 1: Getting Started (2.0) hours

Getting Started teaches you how to operate the Works Task Launcher, use Works TaskWizards, get additional help from Works, manage documents, print files, and work with multiple windows and applications. This course shows users how to get around in Works applications and manage Works documents. Topics include Starting Tasks, Getting Help, Managing Files, Printing, and Managing Windows.

Lesson 2: Introducing the Word Processor (3.0) hours

Introducing the Word Processor teaches you how to create and edit documents, select, cut and paste text, check spelling and use the thesaurus, create tables, store and retrieve Easy Text, and design letters using TaskWizard. This course shows how to use the Microsoft Works Word Processor for basic composition tasks. Topics include Navigating the Word Processor, Editing Text, Creating Tables, and Using Word Processor Tools.

Lesson 3: Formatting Word Processor Pages (3.0) hours

Formatting Word Processor Pages teaches you how to format text, paragraphs, and pages, set tabs and bullets, and create headers and footers. This course explains how to format text and documents in the Works Word Processor. Topics include Formatting Text, Formatting Paragraphs, Setting Tabs and Bullets, Formatting Pages, and Creating Headers and Footers.

Lesson 4: Using the Spreadsheet (3.0) hours

Using the Spreadsheet teaches you how to navigate the spreadsheet, enter, select, and manipulate data, and use formulas and functions. This course provides an introduction to creating and entering data in the Works spreadsheet. Topics include Navigating the Spreadsheet, Entering Data, Selecting and Modifying Data, Using Formulas, and Working with Functions.

Lesson 5: Managing Spreadsheet Data (3.0) hours

Managing Spreadsheet Data teaches you how to maneuver data, format cells and the spreadsheet, and create charts. This course explains how to use the Works spreadsheet for data processing tasks. Topics include Maneuvering Data, Formatting Data and Cells, Formatting the Spreadsheet, and Creating Charts.

Lesson 6: Using the Database (3.0) hours

Using the Database teaches you how to create databases, modify database fields, enter and edit data, modify database forms, find, view, and sort records, and create reports. This course provides an introduction to the Works Database, and how to use it for basic organization and presentation tasks. Topics include Creating Databases, Modifying Database Fields, Entering and Editing Data, Modifying the Form, Finding, Viewing, and Sorting Records, and Creating Reports.

Lesson 7: Calendar and Cross-Works Tools (4.0) hours

Calendar and Cross-Works Tools teaches you how to use integrated tools between Works applications, manage the address book and mail merges, use the calendar, set and change appointments, create events and reminders, search the calendar, and print the calendar data. This course introduces users to the Works Calendar and to the functions that can be used across multiple applications in Works. Topics include Integrating the Applications, Address Book and Mail Merges, Using the Works Calendar, Setting Appointments, Modifying Appointments, Creating Events and Reminders, and Searching and Sharing the Calendar.