INTRODUCTION TO ICT AND MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE by: SEN. HASSAN KAMIL (TEE-BOSS) For DIGICATION 1.0 ICT & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT BOOTCAMP Table of contents The concept of ICT Introduction to computer History of Computer Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint THE CONCEPT OF ICT ICT stands for “Information and Communication Technology” It is the integration of Information Technology (IT) & Communication Technology. It refers to the acquisition, processing, storage, and dissemination of vocal, pictorial, textual and numerical information by microelectronics -based combination of computing and telecommunicating. (Karl, 1961) INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE HISTORY OF COMPUTER MICROSOFT OFFICE Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed specifically by Microsoft for business use. It is a proprietary product of Microsoft Corporation and was first released in 1990. For decades, MS Office has been a dominant model in delivering modern office-related document-handling software environments. Generally, Microsoft is a form of application software used to create, edit, format, tabulate & present data and information. The six core programs in Microsoft Office are: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, & OneNote. MICROSOFT WORD This is a word processing application that enables us to create, edit and format both simple and complex documents. Ms-Word window is a well-arranged interface consisting of Title bar, Quick Access Toolbar, rulers, ribbons, work area, etc. Some general features of Ms-Word include; Home, Insert, Page Layout, Design, Reference and Review. Application of Ms-Word cut across all sphere of life as it allows users to do write-ups, build documents, resumes, records, instruction documents, or a letter to another person and serves as one of the most regularly used programs under the Office suite. MS-WORD OUTLOOK MICROSOFT EXCEL Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program used to store and organize data in a table, in form of rows and columns. It provides several features to perform various operations like mathematical calculations, graph tools, pivot tables, macro programming, etc. Some of its features are; Home, Insert, Page Layout, Formulas, Data, Review, and View. Ms-Excel has a graphical feature to represent and analyze data in charts and pictorial format. MS-EXCEL OUTLOOK MICROSOFT POWERPOINT It is the most advanced form of Microsoft used for presentation of data and information in form of a slide show. PowerPoint offers word processing, drawing, outlining, graphing, and presentation management tools. The general features of Ms PowerPoint include; Home, Insert, Design, Transitions, Animations, Slide Show, Review, View, and Format. As both graphics and text can be combined in a presentation, it is extremely valuable in business, marketing, education and other professional practice. MS POWERPOINT OUTLOOK THANK YOU!!!