COMPUTER

APPLICATION COURSE
 Introduction to Computer
What is a computer?
A computer is a programmable
machine that receives input, stores
and manipulates data, and provides
output in a useful format.
 Hardware Organization of a Computer System
Hardware is the physical components of a
computer system.
CPU (Brain) : Interpret instruction and process data
Monitor : Display information
Keyboard : Input data and instruction to computer
Mouse : Give instruction, drawing, pointing
Memory : Temporary storage
Backing Store : Permanent storage
Hard Disk …… refers to C: / D: / E:
Floppy Disk …. refers to A: / B:
CD/DVD …. refers to F: / G:
USB Drive …… H: and so on.
 Computer software
Computer software, or just software, is
the collection of computer programs and
related data that provide the instructions
telling a computer what to do.
• Application software
• System software
• Middleware
• Firmware or low-level software
• Test ware
 What can you do with computers?
In the workplace, many people use computers to
keep records, analyze data, do research, and
manage projects. At home, you can use computers
to find information, store pictures and music, track
finances, play games, and communicate with
others—and those are just a few of the possibilities.
You can also use your computer to connect to the
Internet, a network that links computers around the
world. With Internet access, you can communicate with
people all over the world and find a vast amount of
information.
 Windows is simply another computer
program. It is similar to other programs
you may have on your computer with one
large difference. Windows is the program
that manages all the other programs, kind
of like the boss.

E.g. Windows 95 Windows 98

Windows XP Windows Vista
Windows 7 Windows 8
 Getting Started Windows

Desktop

Start Task bar

Menu Time
 Mouse of Computer
A computer mouse with the most common
standard features: two buttons and a scroll
wheel, which can also act as a third button.
Right hand LHB: primary button used
Scroll wheel
button to select objects, etc.
RHB: secondary button used
to open menus, etc.
Left
hand SW: moves the page up and
button down on the screen.
 Point and Click (Single Clicking)
1. Find the object that you wish to view.
2. Move the pointer on top of the object (“point”) and hold the mouse
steady.
3. Press the left button of the mouse one quickly using your index
finger (“click”).
Point and Click (Double Clicking)
1. Find the symbol (icon) of the program.
2. Move the arrow on top of the symbol and hold the mouse steady.
3. Press the left button twice in a quick motion using your index finger.
Click and Drag (Moving Objects)
1. Move the pointer on top of an object
2. Press and hold down the left button
3. Moves the mouse while still holding down the left button (“drag”).
4. Release the left button when finished dragging.
 Keyboard of Computer
How the keys are organized
The keys on your keyboard can be divided into
several groups based on function:

How the keys are arranged on a keyboard

❖ Typing (alphanumeric) keys: These keys include the same letter,
number, punctuation, and symbol keys found on a traditional
typewriter.
❖ Control keys: These keys are used alone or in combination with
other keys to perform certain actions. The most frequently used
control keys are Ctrl, Alt, the Windows logo key , and Esc.
❖ Function keys: The function keys are used to perform specific
tasks. They are labeled as F1, F2, F3, and so on, up to F12. The
functionality of these keys differs from program to program.
❖ Navigation keys: These keys are used for moving around in
documents or webpages and editing text. They include the arrow
keys, Home, End, Page Up, Page Down, Delete, and Insert.
❖ Numeric keypad: The numeric keypad is handy for entering
numbers quickly. The keys are grouped together in a block like a
conventional calculator or adding machine.
 How to Type?
Row Finger Positions
Divide the keyboard in two halves: one for the Right hand
and one for the left.

Try it, your fingers in the Home Row position on your keyboard.
 Opening A Computer
1. Open a switch or U.P.S Power.
2. Open a Monitor Power.
3. Open a System Power.
4. Must wait Windows Loading.

Start a Program

➢ Move the mouse pointer over the Start button , and

then click left mouse button.
➢ Point to Programs, locate the program you want to
start, and then click it.
Quit a Program

➢ Click on Close button at the far right of the title bar.

(or)
➢ Press Alt + F4.

Start a Program
➢ Click a program’s button on the taskbar,
(or)
➢ Press Alt + Tab through open windows, and then
release the key.
Minimize, Maximize, and Restore a Window
➢ Click Minimize button to minimize the window.
➢ Click on the program from the taskbar to restore the
window.
➢ Click Maximize button to display the window in a
full screen..
➢ After Maximizing a window, click Restore down
button to restore the window to its previous size.
Start a Program
➢ Click Start, and then click Shut down or Turn Off
Computer. (OR)
➢ Press Alt + F4 In the dialog box, choose the shut
down option. Then click OK.
 Introduction to Microsoft Word
Create and edit professional-looking documents
such as letters, papers, reports and booklets by
using Microsoft Word.

Start a Program

➢ Click on Start
➢ Point to the All Program > Microsoft Office >
and click on the Microsoft Word 2010. Then, The
screen is ……
 Quick access tool bar Title bar Vertical scroll bar

Ribbon
bar
Insertion
Point
Work Area
Ruler
Horizontal scroll bar View button
Status
bar
Tabs and Ribbon Bar
 



 Tabs are designed to be task-oriented.
 Groups within each tab break a task into subtasks.
 Command buttons in each group carry out a command
or display a menu of commands.
 Dialog Box Launchers Clicking a Dialog Box Launcher
opens a related dialog box or task pane, providing more
options related to that group.
Entering Text
➢ When the insertion point is ready in the work area,
enter the text you want.
Saving Your Work
1. Click the File Tab, and then click Save. (OR) Point
to Save button from Quick Access Toolbar and
click it. (OR) Press Ctrl + S.
2. Type file name: Letter 1.docx. ( < > \ / : " ? * cannot
be used in a filename)
3. If necessary, you can select the drive and folder
name ( D:\English\Letter\- ).
4. Press Enter key or select the save button.
( Your file name will be appear on the title bar. )
Positioning the Insertion Point Using Mouse
1. Move the mouse pointer (I-shape) to the location
where you want the insertion point to appear.
2. Click the mouse once.
Inserting Text
1. Position the insertion point within ..... and ..... .
2. Type the text You want, and press Space Bar.
Deleting a character
1. Position the insertion point within “something”.
2. To delete character; which is right of the insertion
point, Press Delete or Del key.
3. To delete character; which is left of the insertion
point, Press Backspace key.
To re-save a document with the same file name
➢ Point to save button from Quick Access Toolbar
and click it. (OR) Press Ctrl + S.

Closing Your Work

➢ Select Close from the File Tab. (OR) Press
Alt + F4.

Exiting from Microsoft Word

➢ Open the File Tab and select the Exit . (OR)
Click the Close button of Microsoft Word
Window. (OR) Press Alt + F4.
Opening and Editing Documents
Saving Your Work
1. Select a File Tab and choose Open button .

2. If necessary, you select the full path ( D:\English\-- ).

3. Select the document. Example: Letter 1.docx
4. Select the Open button in the Open dialog box.
Scrolling through a Document

1. Up Scroll Arrow scroll up in the document.

2. Down Scroll Arrow scroll down in the document.

3. Previous Page button go to previous page.

4. Next Page button go to next page.

5. Drag the Scroll Box Scroll to a specific area of

the document.
Moving around the Screen (With Keyboard)

Left or Right one character Press  or 

Up or Down one line Press  or 

Start or End of a line Press Home or End

Start or End of the document Press Ctrl + Home

or Ctrl + End
Moving around the Screen (With Keyboard)
Any amount Point at the start of the text; drag
the highlight over the text
One word Double-click anywhere on the word
One sentence Press and hold Ctrl and click
anywhere in the sentence
One paragraph Triple-click anywhere in
the paragraph
A large block of text Click at the start of the selection,
then hold down Shift, and click
where you want the selection to end
All text Click anywhere on the paragraph
and from Edit menu, select all (or)
press and hold Ctrl + A
Saving the Document with Different Name
1. Select File Tab and then choose Save As button
2. Type new filename in the file name text box.
e.g. Letter a.docx.
3. Click Save button.
Deleting the Text
1. Select the text “do not want” and press Delete key.
Undo (Recovering) Your Changes
1. Click on the Undo button from Quick Access
toolbar. Press Ctrl + Z
Redo (Undo the Last Undo Command)
1. Click on the Redo button from Quick Access
toolbar. Press Ctrl + Y
Bordering Selected Text
1. Select all text.
2. On the Home tab, in the
Paragraph group,
click the arrow next to
the Border button.
3. Select Outside Borders options.

Removing a Border
1. Select all text.
2. Click the arrow next to
the Border button.
3. Select No Border
Creating a New Blank Document
1. Click File Tab and click New .
2. The following dialog box appears. Under
Available templates select Blank document, click
Create button.
Bold, Italic, Underline Formatting

1. Select the text “You want” to make attractive.

2. On the Home tab, move your pointer to the Font

group and click of either Bold / Italic / Underline
buttons.

3. To remove the formatted text, select the text, then

click Bold / Italic / Underline buttons.
Changing Font of Existing Text

1. Select the text “You want” to change the typescript.

2. On the Home tab, click the down arrow to the right
of the Font box.

3. Select the desired font. (e.g. Impact)

Changing Size of Existing Text

1. Select the text “You want” to change the text size.

2. On the Home tab, click the down arrow to the right
of the Font Size box.

3. Select the desired size. (e.g. 12)

4. Change the remaining text as appropriate.
5. Save the file “Letter1a.docx.
Changing Font of New Text

1. Move the insertion point to the location where new

text is needed.
2. Click the Font drop-down box on
the Ribbon bar.
3. Select the desired font. ( e.g. Americana BT )
4. Type the text. (e.g. Thant Zin). It will appear in the
newly specified font.
4. Font dialog box appears. Select the Font and select
appropriate options.

5. Select Subscript Check Box under Effects.

Click OK.
Formatting Text (Superscript, Subscript, Strikethrough)
1. Type the new text H2O. Select the text to change.
E.g.2
2. Click . (OR)
3. On the Home tab, click the dialog box launcher in
the Font group.

Dialog box launcher

Formatting Text Alignment
1. Select the paragraph (You want to change the
alignment).
2. On the Home tab, in the Paragraph group, choose
appropriate alignment button. (Align Left, Center,
Right and Justify)
Adding Bullets, Numbering and Multilevel List
1. Select the paragraph (You want to add the Bullets
or Numbering or Multilevel list).
2. On the Home tab, in the Paragraph group, choose
Bullets or Numbering or Multilevel List
button.
Removing Bullets, Numbering and Multilevel List
1. Select the paragraph (You want to remove the
Bullets or Numbering or Multilevel list).
2. On the Home tab, in the Paragraph group, choose
Bullets or Numbering or Multilevel List
button.
Indenting the Text
1. Select the text you want.
2. Click Decrease Indent button or Increase
Indent button appropriately.

Adjusting the Line Spacing

1. Select the paragraph or all text.
2. Click on the Home tab, in the Paragraph group,
click line spacing button. Then choose one of
the options. (e.g. 1.5)
Inserting Special Character
1. Type the text you want.
e.g. t Tel: 02- 66686, 02- 35291
 +  (Alpha + Beta)
2. Click the insertion point where you want the special
character to appear.
3. On the Insert tab, in the symbols group, and click the
arrow next to symbol button (from the Ribbon bar).

4. Click More Symbols.

5. Click Symbols tab if it has not been selected as
default tab.

6. Choose Font that contains the special character you

want (e.g. Wingdings, 40).
7. Choose you want and click Insert button (OR)
Double Click the character you want to insert and
then click Close button.
Entering Myanmar Language
If you want to enter Myanmar Language. You may be
used Myanmar Font appropriately.

1. Open a New Microsoft Word File.

2. On the Home tab, click down arrow to the right of
the Font box and choose Myanmar Font
(WinInwa) and Font Size (16).
3. Type the following text and save the file.
Create a Table
1. Click where you want to create a table.
2. Click Insert tab, and
click Table in the table group
and choose Insert Table.

3. Under Table Size, select

the number of columns and rows.
(e.g. Number of columns: = 5, Number of rows: = 7)
4. Click OK.
Moving
1. Move to the Next Cell: Press Tab
2. Move to the Previous Cell: Press Shift + Tab

Selecting
1. A cell: Click the left edge of the cell.

2. A row: Click to the left of the row.

3. A column: Click the column's top gridline or top

border.
Merge Cells into One Cell in a Table
1. Select the 1st row (OR) you want.

2. Under the Table Tools, click the Layout tab and click
Merge Cells group to combine table cells located
in the same row.
3. Select the ( ) cells from the ( ) row/column and then
click Merge Cells .
Adding Rows or Columns in a Table
1. Select the Cell in a Table (near a place you want
to add).
2. Under Table Tools, click Layout tab and then
click suitably.
Deleting Rows or Columns in a Table

1. Select the Row(s) OR Column(s) you want to

delete.

2. Under Table Tools, click Layout tab and then

click .

3. Choose you want.

Add table borders
1. Under Table Tools, click the Layout tab.
2. In the Table group, click Select, and then click
Select Table.
3. Under Table Tools, click the Design tab.
4. In the Table Styles group, click Borders, and then
do one of the following:
❑ Click one of the predefined border sets.
❑ Click Borders and Shading, click the Borders tab,
and then choose the options that you want.
Remove table borders from the whole table

1. Under Table Tools, click the Layout tab.

2. In the Table group, click Select, and then click

Select Table.

3. Under Table Tools, click the Design tab.

4. In Styles group, click Borders, and then click No

Border the Table.

Modifying the Page Layout
Setting Page Setup
1. Click Page Layout tab.

2. Click Page Setup group.

3. Define Paper Size, Margin and Layout (You want).

And Then Click OK.
Add a header or footer
1. On the Insert tab, in the Header &
Footer group, click Header or
Footer.
2. Click the header or footer that you
want to add to your document.
Check spelling and grammar
1. On the Review tab, in the Proofing group, click
Spelling & Grammar.
Printing the Documents
1. Click File tab, and Choose Print. (OR)
Press Ctrl + P.
2. Choose Printer Name, Assign Printer Properties.

3. Under Setting, Assign Page range and others you

want.
4. Click the Print button at the top of the gallery.