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Windows 8.1 - Level 2 - Icons, Windows and Files

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;