About the course

The Windows 8.1 - Icons, Windows and Files course will teach how to use Desktop Icons, Work with Windows and Manage Files using File Explorer.

Modules

There are 6 modules in this course

• Desktop Icons
• Screen Components
• Computer Window Basics
• Using File Explorer
• Working with Files and Folders
• Recycle Bin

Course features

• Simulation training replicates the software you are learning providing a realistic learning experience.
• Learn how to perform tasks at your own pace and interactively by following easy step-by-step actions.
• Reinforce your knowledge at the end of each lesson by completing interactive and multiple choice quiz questions.
• Assess your skills at any time by undertaking the Course Test.
• Lessons can be completed within 30 minutes so training can be undertaken in 'bite' size pieces.
• Bookmarking allows you to learn in multiple training sessions.
• Course navigation features allow you to jump directly to specific topics of interest quickly and easily.
• Designed for people who require initial and refresher training activities.
• Available on-line 24 hours a day.
• Version for Mobile Devices.
• Review course content with eBooks

Course Topics

Using Desktop Icons

• Desktop Icons;
• Open the Desktop;
• Identify Desktop Icons;
• Rename Desktop Icons;
• Arrange Desktop Icons;
• Add Desktop Icons;
• Create Desktop Shortcuts;
• Create Document Shortcuts;
• Use Desktop Icons;
• Remove Desktop Icons;

Working with Windows

• Screen Components;
• Open Windows;
• Search for Applications;
• Switch Between Open Windows;
• Identify Window Components;
• Work with the Ribbon;
• Use the Command Bar;
• Use Scroll Bars;
• Move and Re-size Windows;
• Close Application Windows;

Computer Window Basics

• Open the Computer Window;
• Use the Folders List;
• Identify File Types;
• Use Hard Drives;
• Use Removable Storage;
• Use Network Locations;
• Use View Options;
• Format Removable Media;

Managing Files

• Using File Explorer;
• Open File Explorer;
• Expand and Collapse Items;
• Open Folders and Files;
• Sort Items;
• Group Items;
• Apply Filters;
• Change File Properties;
• Rename Files and Folders;
• Use Undo;

Working with Files and Folders

• Open File Explorer;
• Create New Folders;
• Move Files;
• Copy Files;
• Select Multiple Files;
• Select Multiple Folders;
• Copy Files Between Drives;
• Copy Files to Removable Media;

Recycle Bin

• Delete Files;
• Delete Folders;
• Open the Recycle Bin;
• Restore Files and Folders;
• View Recycle Bin Properties;
• Delete Recycle Bin Items;
• Empty the Recycle Bin;