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Welcome to this week's edition of the Computer Kindergarten Newsletter.
Today is Sunday, March 12, 2006
In this Issue:
Special Feature: The F4 key
Tips & Tricks: Google for Definitions
Tips & Tricks: Microsoft Word - Quick Page Setup
Tips & Tricks: Microsoft Word Word Count
This Week's Topic: Scan Downloaded Files
Websites of Interest: St. Patricks Day; West Point; The Helpful Gardener; The Common Cold
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Special Feature: The F4 key
See that row of keys across the top of your keyboard? Those are called the Function Keys. Each key has a different task assigned to it, and, with the use of the modifier keys (shift, alt, ctrl) there are even more tasks.
The F4 key is used to close things. If you want to close a program, make sure it is the one up front and then hold down the Alt key and then press the F4 key.
If you are using one program that has several open documents in it, for example, Microsoft Word, bring the document you want to close to the front, hold down the Ctrl key and press F4.
You can also use F4 to turn the computer off. Close all open programs, hold down the Alt key and then press F4. This will display the Turn off computer box. Click the Turn off button and you are done.
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Tips & Tricks: Google for Definitions
Looking for the definition of a word? Google it! Go to google.com. In the search box, type in define and your word. Click the search button and you will get results where you can get the definition of your word.
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Tips & Tricks: Microsoft Word - Quick Page Setup
Word has a ruler that goes across the top of the document. Double click on the margin area (that is the grey part of the ruler on the left and right) and the Page Setup window will open.
You can even click on the grey area beyond the margin area.
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Tips & Tricks: Microsoft Word Word Count
Question: Can Microsoft Word count the number of words in a document, without me having to actually count each?
Answer:
Yes, it can count them for you. Click Tools on the menu and then Word Count. The Word Count window will show you the number of words, lines, paragraphs and pages. You will also see the number of characters with and without spaces. If you like, you can include footnotes in your count. And, if this is a feature you use all the time, you can display a toolbar to make it quicker to access this info.
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Today's Topic: Scan Downloaded Files
Question: Sometimes I see programs on the Internet that I would like to download, like card games. How do I know if these are safe or not?
Answer:
When you download a file you should scan it for viruses. You can do this without doing an entire system scan. Here is how:
Maneuver to the folder that the file is in. Right click on the file. From the resulting menu, left click on Scan with antivirus program (note: either the name of your antivirus program will appear or Scan for Viruses).
Your Anti Virus program will open, scan the file, and inform you of any infections.
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Websites of Interest:
St. Patricks Day
Please visit out website for information, links and fun graphics for St. Patricks day.
http://computerkindergarten.com/html/stpat.html
West Point
In existence for over 200 years, West Point has had a significant impact on American history. Take a look at this interesting and well done website to learn about history, graduates and much more.
http://americanhistory.si.edu/westpoint/
The Helpful Gardener
It is still winter for a little while longer, but it is not too early to start planning your garden and doing a little early planting. This site has a ton of information on planning, what can be planted now, flower and garden types and much more.
http://www.helpfulgardener.com/
The Common Cold
This site provides an explanation of the common cold, as well as many tips and suggestions for its prevention and treatment.
http://www.commoncold.org/ |
