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I Hate Computers:
A Beginner's Guide To Computer Literacy
teaches basic computer skills for every
day use. The step-by-step instructions are to the point and are easy to
understand and follow. Reading this book will improve your confidence and
skills when operating a computer. You will gain basic knowledge on many topics.
Listed below is a brief summary of the acquired skills to be learned.
-Explanation of computer
components such as hardware and software.
-Understanding the desktop, the window interface and how the mouse performs.
-Step-by-step instructions on opening, saving, closing and printing a
document.
-How to insert, delete, move, copy, format and edit text.
-Finding, naming, moving and copying files and folders.
-Configuring and maintaining the computer.
-Using and searching information on the Internet.
-E-mail basics such as reading, creating and sending messages.
-Simplified common tasks.
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Individuals learn in many different
ways. Providing you with examples will determine if I Hate Computers: A Beginner's Guide To
Computer Literacy is
the right teaching tool for you.
POINTER SHAPES
Moving the mouse may cause the Pointer Arrow
(cursor) to change shapes. Each Pointer Shape has its purpose and performs
different tasks.
1. The Pointer Arrow aims at, selects and moves different objects on the
screen.
2. The Hourglass is processing information and does not allow other tasks
to be performed. In other words, no actions can be administered until the
processing is
completed.
3. The I Pointer used in word processing places text or
graphics.
4. The Two-Way Arrows resizes objects horizontally, vertically or diagonally
depending on its
position.
5.The Four-Way Arrow moves graphics from one location to another.
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