Course: Microsoft Basics | SA Campus Student Portal

  • Introduction

  • Microsoft Word

    Word makes it easy to create, edit, and format professional documents. Whether you are writing letters, reports, assignments, or everyday documents. Word provides simple and useful tools to help you work neatly, clearly, and with confidence.

    • Getting Started

      • Create a document explained Page
        Not available unless: The activity Create a document is marked complete
      • Add and edit text explained Page
        Not available unless: The activity Add and edit text is marked complete
      • Check spelling, grammar and clarity explained Page
        Not available unless: The activity Check spelling, grammar, and clarity is marked complete

    • Pages & Layout

      • Create multiple columns Page
        Not available unless: The activity Change margins is marked complete
      • Change page orientation explained
        Not available unless: The activity Change page orientation is marked complete
      • Add a border to a page
        Not available unless: The activity Change page orientation explained is marked complete
      • Insert page numbers explained
        Not available unless: The activity Insert page numbers is marked complete
      • Insert a Table of Contents explained Page
        Not available unless: The activity Insert a Table of Contents is marked complete

    • Tables, Pictures & Watermarks

      • Add shapes Page
        Not available unless: The activity Insert a table is marked complete
      • Add WordArt explained Page
        Not available unless: The activity Add WordArt is marked complete
      • Insert a watermark explained Page
        Not available unless: The activity Insert a watermark is marked complete
      • Wrap text around a pictures explained Page
        Not available unless: The activity Wrap text around pictures is marked complete

    • Save, Print & Collaborate

      • Save a document explained Page
        Not available unless: The activity Save a document is marked complete
      • Using comments for collaboration Page
        Not available unless: The activity Share and co-author a document is marked complete
      • Track changes and markups explained Page
        Not available unless: The activity Accept or reject changes and markups is marked complete

    • Let's test your knowledge!

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

    PowerPoint makes it easy to create clear and engaging presentations. Whether you are presenting ideas, sharing information, or creating slides for class or work, PowerPoint provides practical tools to help you design and deliver your message with confidence.

    • Getting Started

      • Create a blank presentation Page
        Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Microsoft Word is marked complete
      • Change the size of your slides Page
        Not available unless: The activity Change slide orientation is marked complete
      • The difference between templates and themes Page
        Not available unless: The activity Apply themes to slides is marked complete
      • Slide master explained Page
        Not available unless: The activity Create or customise a slide master is marked complete

    • Design your Slides

      • Add, edit, or remove a placeholder on a slide layout Page
        Not available unless: The activity Apply a slide layout is marked complete
      • Set text direction and position explained Page
        Not available unless: The activity Set text direction and position is marked complete
      • Insert or change the slide numbers, date, or footer Page
        Not available unless: The activity Add a hyperlink to a slide is marked complete
      • Change the background of slides Page
      • Customising theme elements Page
        Not available unless: The activity Add a watermark to your slides is marked complete

    • Animations & Multimedia

      • Apply multiple animation effects to one object Page
        Not available unless: The activity Animate text or objects is marked complete
      • Set the timing and speed of a transition Page
        Not available unless: The activity Add, change, or remove transitions is marked complete
      • Crop a picture Page
        Not available unless: The activity Insert icons and more is marked complete
      • Insert and play video's Page
        Not available unless: The activity Crop a picture is marked complete
      • Insert and play audio's Page
        Not available unless: The activity Add or delete audio is marked complete
      • Rotate or flip a text box, shape, WordArt, or picture Page
        Not available unless: The activity Insert and play audio's is marked complete

    • Collaborate, Present & Print

      • Work together on presentations Page
        Not available unless: The activity Share your presentation is marked complete
      • Remove hidden data and personal information Page
        Not available unless: The activity Work together on presentations is marked complete
      • Save presentations as PDF files Page
        Not available unless: The activity Print slides, handouts, or notes is marked complete

    • Let's test your knowledge!

  • Microsoft Excel

    Excel makes it easy to crunch numbers. With Excel, you can streamline data entry with AutoFill. Then, get chart recommendations based on your data, and create them with one click. Or easily spot trends and patterns with data bars, color coding, and icons.

    • Getting Started

      • Create a workbook explained Page
        Not available unless: The activity Create a new workbook is marked complete
      • Paste options Page
        Not available unless: The activity Select cell contents is marked complete
      • Available number formats explained Page
        Not available unless: The activity Create a custom number format is marked complete
      • Split text from one cell into multiple cells Page
        Not available unless: The activity Merge and unmerge cells is marked complete
      • Move or copy worksheets or worksheet data explained Page
        Not available unless: The activity Move or copy worksheets or worksheet data is marked complete

    • Analyse Data

      • Drop-down list explained Page
        Not available unless: The activity Create a drop-down list is marked complete
      • Apply chart quick layouts or styles Page
        Not available unless: The activity Update the data in an existing chart is marked complete
      • Sort data Page
      • Removing duplicates expalined Page

    • Formulas & Functions

      • Using references in formulas Page
        Not available unless: The activity Create formulas is marked complete
      • Learn more about simple formulas Page
        Not available unless: The activity Using references in formulas is marked complete
      • Fill Handle Page
        Not available unless: The activity Learn more about simple formulas is marked complete
      • Dealing with SUM errors Page
        Not available unless: The activity SUM function is marked complete
      • Dealing with IF errors Page
        Not available unless: The activity IF Function is marked complete
      • XLOOKUP explained Page
        Not available unless: The activity XLOOKUP function is marked complete
      • VLOOKUP explained Page
        Not available unless: The activity VLOOKUP function is marked complete

    • Collaborate / Co-author a workbook

      • Print a worksheet or workbook Page
        Not available unless: The activity VLOOKUP explained is marked complete
      • Protection options explained Page
        Not available unless: The activity Print a worksheet or workbook is marked complete
      • Protect a workbook inside your file Page
        Not available unless: The activity Protect a Excel file is marked complete
      • Protect a worksheet inside your file Page
        Not available unless: The activity Protect a workbook inside your file is marked complete
      • Collaborate or co-author on workbooks explained Page
        Not available unless: The activity Collaborate or co-author on workbooks is marked complete

    • Let's test your knowledge!

  • Outlook, Teams & OneDrive

    Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive make it easier to communicate, collaborate, and stay organised. Whether you are managing emails and calendars in Outlook, working with others through Teams, or storing and sharing files securely in OneDrive, these tools provide practical features to help you work more efficiently and with confidence.

    • Outlook

      • Getting Started

        • Add an email account Page
          Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Microsoft Excel is marked complete
        • Create an email message Page
          Not available unless: The activity Add an email account is marked complete
        • Using the print function Page
          Not available unless: The activity Using the calendar is marked complete

    • Teams

      • Getting Started

        • Schedule or join meetings Page
          Not available unless: The activity Understanding the Teams layout is marked complete
        • Use meeting controls Page
          Not available unless: The activity Schedule or join meetings is marked complete
        • Present and share your content Page
          Not available unless: The activity Use meeting controls is marked complete

    • OneDrive

      • Getting Started

        • Sync the files and folders on your computer with OneDrive Page
          Not available unless: The activity OneDrive for Web is marked complete

    • Let's test your knowledge!

  • Certificate

     
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