Computer Literacy and Skill Building
Hired’s quick start computer skills guides were created to help you build your ability to navigate virtual spaces. These downloadable PDF and video tutorials will guide you through topics including how to use Zoom, Windows 10, Gmail, Google Suite, Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Zoom 101 Guide
This guide is designed to help you navigate Zoom, a computer application used for video conferencing. Zoom is a powerful tool for checking in with family, connecting with co-workers, and even having a doctor’s appointment or a job interview – all without leaving your home. You’ll need a computer, smart phone, or tablet with a webcam and an internet or cellular data connection.
Start-Up Guide for Windows 10
This guide will help you start up and use your personal computer. You will learn how to turn on and operate the machine, personalize its settings, and troubleshoot common issues.
Introduction to Gmail
Gmail is a free email service provided by Google. A Gmail account allows you to send and receive emails, block spam emails, create an address book, and other basic email features from any device with an internet connection. A Gmail account also gives you free access to Google Drive cloud storage and G Suite applications like Docs and Sheets. We talk more about Google Drive and the G Suite in a separate guide.
Introduction to Google Suite
The G Suite, or Google Suite, is a set of free computer applications provided by Google, the same company that runs the popular search engine. This guide will focus on Google’s Chrome, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Forms, Jamboard, and Meet. These apps allow the user to browse the internet; schedule meetings and appointments; store files in the cloud; create documents, spreadsheets, and fillable forms; brainstorm with colleagues; or host a video meeting.
Intro to Microsoft Office
Introduction to Outlook
Microsoft Outlook is the email application in the Microsoft Office suite. It also has an integrated calendar function. This guide will focus on the email functions of Outlook. As with other applications in Microsoft Office, there is an internal help tool, and you can find tutorials online if you want to learn about more advanced functions.
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word is an application that helps you create documents like papers for school, a resume and cover letter, or a flyer for an event. You will likely use this application more than any other. This guide will walk you through the basic functions of Word, but there is a lot more you can do.
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint is an application designed to create presentations. You can use PowerPoint to create picture slideshows for a party or make professional presentations for work or school. This guide will take you through the basic functions of the program. Use the in-app help section or search online for more tutorials and advanced functions.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel is an essential part of the Microsoft Office suite. It is a powerful app that can be used for everything from making a grocery list or sports roster to creating charts and graphs and analyzing complex sets of data. Its functionality is based in spreadsheets, which are documents with grids made of rows and columns that can be arranged and manipulated with formulas.
