Computer Classes
All Classes are FREE and are on:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am - 10:00am.
Limited Seating. Registration required. Please contact Michelyn or Lori at 439-5510
or nsref@shelbycounty-al.org to register.
Click the classes for their descriptions.
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Overview of Classes
Computer Comfort
An Introductory class to familiarize yourself with the computer and various basic functions. We will be covering the computer components and Windows navigation.
Internet for Beginners
The basics of navigating the Internet for those with little to no experience
Email for Beginners I
Create a Yahoo! Email Account, sending messages, checking your email, replying to messages, using Yahoo! Help.
Email for Beginners II
Building on the first class we will be covering Folders, Saving Dravts, Contacts/Address Book, Attachments (viewing and downloading), Calendar and Notepad functions.
Intro to Word I
An introduction to the word processing program, Microsoft Word. Learn how to create a simple document, edit and format text, correct spelling errors, and adjust the margins. We will also cover how to save, print and open files.
Intro to Word II
Covers newspaper columns, page borders, inserting page breaks, section breaks, page numbers, creating a bulleted or numbered list, creating and formatting tables.
Word Workshop
You will be given an assignment to complete, work on your own project and ask any questions you may have.
Intro to Excel I
Introduction to Microsoft Excel. This class will cover entering text and numbers, formatting text and performing mathematical calculations.
Intro to Excel II
This class builds upon worksheet formatting and working with multiple sheets and charts.
Excel Workshop
You will be given an assignment to complete, work on your own project and con ask any questions you may have.
PowerPoint
An introduction to the presentation program, Microsoft PowerPoint 2000. Learn how to create a simple presentation, create and edit slides, insert clipart, aply designs, work with views, and run the slide show. We will also cover how to save, print and open presentations.
Advanced Searching
Access reference resources, academic journals, magazines online through the Alabama Virtual Library, as well as explore some online reference sites and other databases available throught the Shelby County Library System.
Super Google
Explore the Advanced Search options within Google to refine and get better results than a basic search.
