This course is intended for those who wish to learn basic computer operations. Windows is an operating system that allows you to run programs on your computer. Since it affects everything that your computer does, it's important to learn how it works.
Word is a word-processing program.
Typical uses include creating letters, memos, labels, FAX cover sheets, and other documents. Excel is a spreadsheet program. Typical uses include compiling financial information, ledgers, and creating charts from data. Excel allows users to create lists of numerical data and apply mathematical formulas to the data. Excel is also used by many people to store information as an alternative to using a relational database.