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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATION

COMPUTER
Is the electronic device or component that stores, process and Save data.
Or
Is an electric device or machine that convert data into information.

Data: This is unprocessed items Such as number, audio, video, image etc.
Information: is the data which has been refined, summarized & manipulated in the way that has a meaning to the user.

TYPES OF COMPUTER
 Super computer
 Main frame computer
 Mini computer
 Micro computer

FUNCTIONS OF COMPUTER
 Data input
 Data output
 Data storage
 Data processing

CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPUTER
 Speed
Computer has a very high speed in working
 Storage capacity
Storage ability can hold large amount of information
 Tirelessness/Diligence
They don’t become of tired
 Accuracy
Unlike human beings, computers are very accurate, i.e., they never make mistakes.

ADVANTAGES OF USING COMPUTER

 The computer simplifies tasks.
 The computer processes data at high speed
 Different types of data can be stored within the computer.
 Cost of production is reduced where computers are used.
 The computer is an automatic machine which didn’t need supervision.

DISADVANTAGES OF USING COMPUTERS

 Increased unemployment rate
 Possible loss of data if it breaks down
 Computer is expensive to maintain
 Computers need skilled personnel to operate
 Wastage of time and energy

PARTS OF COMPUTER
 Monitor or screen
 Keyboard
 Cable connection
 Mouse
 Central processing unit
 Speaker
CATEGORIES OF PARTS OF COMPUTER (FUNCTION UNIT
These include;
 Input unit
 Output unit
 Control unit
 Storage unit

Input unit
Is the unit that used for entering data and program into the Computer system by the processing.
Output unit
Is the unit that is used for storing the results of output Produced by the computer after processing.
Control unit
Is the unit which controls all operations like input, processing and output.
Storage unit
Is the unit that is used for storing data and instructions before and after processing
Examples of storage unit;
 Primary (temporally) storage; e.g.:-RAM-Random access memory or ROM-Read only memory

 Secondary storage; e.g.:-hard disk, compact disk, floppy disk, flash disk, cassette etc.

Processing
Is the task of performing operations like arithmetic and logic operations.

COMPONENTS OF COMPUTER
 Hard ware
 Soft ware
EXERCISE-01
1. Differentiate the following terms:
i) Primary storage and secondary storage
ii) Input and output
2. What are the functions of a computer?
3. Mention the advantages and disadvantages of using computer.
4. List four (4) characteristics of a computer.
5. Briefly explain with at least one (1) example the importance of the
Following:
 Input device
 Storage device

HARDWARE AND SOFT WARE

Hard ware-
is the physical part of a computer system.
Hardware includes:-
 Input device
 Output device
 Storage device
 Central process unit(CPU)
 Memory
INPUT DEVICE
Input device
is a hardware or peripheral device used to send data to a computer.
Input devices includes:-
 Mouse
 Keyboard
 Scanner
 Joysticks
 Digital camera
 Microphone
 MOUSE
Mouse
is an input device used to point.
Click
is to press and release once the left mouse button to accept the function.
Drag
is to press and hold the left mouse button in order to shift an item from one place to another.
KEYBOARD
Keyboard is a data entry
Types of keyboard
 Standard keyboard
 Enhanced keyboard
TYPES OF KEYS
 Letter/alphabet keys : A to Z
 Number keys : 0 to 9
 Direction or cursor keys : ( up, down, right, left keys)
 Symbols keys.
 Specials keys ( Esc, Enter, Tab, DEL, Shift, Alt, Ctrl, Ins, Page up, Page down, Home, caps Lock, Scroll tack, Print and
Screen end)
 Function key. F1, F2 ..............Fl2
.

PARTS OF KEYBOARD MEANING

PARTS OF MEANING
KEYBOARD
Alphanumeric keys Are the keys on a keyboard that consist of letters or numbers and sometimes other
symbols
Function keys Are the keys with specific function.
Cursor control keys Are the buttons on a computer keyboard that move the cursor.
Num lock key Is a key used to stop the function of a calculation keypad
Escape key Is a key used to stop the function of a program
Enter key Is the key carries out commands.
Caps lock key Is a key on a computer keyboard that you press to make any letters you type appear as
capital letters until you press it again.
Space bar Is a key used to put space between text and text.
Backspace key Is the key that moves the cursor or insertion point backward one character space
Delete key Is a key used to delete what is front of the cursor.
End key Is a key used to jump the cursor from beginning of line to the end.
Home key Is a key used to back the cursor where sentences begin.

COMPUTER PERIPHERALS.
A computer is basically made up of a system unit and other devices connected to the system unit called Peripheral devices.

SCANNER
Scanner
Is a device used to change hard copy to soft copy.
Hard copy
Is an output from the printer.
Soft copy
Is an output from the monitor.
Joystick
Is a projecting handle used to play a computer games.
Digital camera
Is the input device used to take a photography

OUTPUT DEVICE
Output device is any device used to send data from a computer to another device or user.
Output device include:-
  Monitor
 Printer
 Speaker
 Projector
 Plotter

ESSENTIAL ICONS ON THE COMPUTER DESKTOP

 Program
 My computer/computer/ this pc
 Files
 Folder and drives
 Recycle bin
STORAGE DEVICE
Storage device
is any computing hardware that is used for storing, porting and extracting data files and objects.
 Storage device include:-
 Hard disk
 Floppy disk
 Compact disk (CD)
 Flash disk
 RAM (Random access memory)

CENTRAL PROCESS UNIT (CPU)

Central process unit is a brain of computer.

PARTS OF CPU
 Control unit(CU)
 Arithmetic logic unit(ALU)
 Register
COMPUTER CASE
Is the case that is used to protect the internal components of computer.

OTHER NAMES OF COMPUTER CASE

 Carbinate case
 Chessing case
 Tower case
 Housing case
 Box case
 System unit

CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPUTER CASE

 Storage
 Easier to service
MATERIALS USED TO MAKE COMPUTER CASE
 Aluminum
 Plastic
 Steal
WHY WE USE THE ABOVE MATERIALS IN MAKING COMPUTER CASE
This is due to;
 Less power conductor
 Less affected with dust
 Protect water to enter inside the case
SOFT WARE
Soft-ware is the non-physical or untouchable computer system.
This include;
 Antivirus
 Music program
 Data base
 Internet browser
  Operating system

APPLICATION SOFTWARE AND SYSTEM SOFTWARE

Application software is the computer software designed to perform a group of coordinated functions, tasks or
activities for the benefit of the user.
System software is the computer software designed to provide a platform to other software.

COMPUTER LABORATORY
Computer laboratory is a special room set aside and prepared specifically for safe installation and use of computer.

FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED WHEN PREPARING COMPUTER

LABORATORY
 Security of computer or hardware and soft-ware.
 Reliability of source of power.
 Number of computer to be set up.
 Maximum number of user.
Power supply
is a device used to provide electrical to computer or convert AC power from wall socket into DC.

INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS BASICS

WINDOWS - Is a Graphical user Interface (GUI) kind of operating system like Ms – DOS, Macintosh, Linux, UNIX etc.
Windows allows you to do more with your computer those other operating systems

There are procedures that has to be followed when shutting down the computer
 Close all opened programs
 Click on the start menu on the task bar
 Click on shut down or turn off the computer
 From the dialog box that appears. select shut down or turn off the computer
 Then click OK (OKAY)
- Window screen

Desktop - This is a first screen of windows

Minimizing
Maximizing
Restoring
Close

Step to create folder

 Right Click black area
 Then go to new
 Then folder
 Then click left on your mouse
 Now folder created

PRACTICAL
Create folder
 Rename
 Copy, cut, and paste
 Delete and restore
 Opening document
 Shutdown and turn on
 Connect all peripheral devices

EXERCISE-02
1. Briefly explain with at least one (1) example the importance of the following:
i) Input device
ii)Storage device
2a). Briefly explain the importance of each of the following:
i) A printer
ii) A scanner
b) List the steps of printing a document.
3. List at least one function of each of the following;
i) Input Devices
ii) Operating system
4. Briefly explain the importance of the following:-
i) Motherboard
ii) Scanner
5. What is the importance of each of the following devices of the computer system?
i) A monitor
ii) A keyboard
CHAPTER THREE

Is the program designed for processing such as letter, memo and report.
Or
Is software for preparing formatting and editing of a document.
HOW TO START MICROSOFT WORD
 Click start
 Point all program
 Click Microsoft office
 Microsoft word is open
Alternative way to open Microsoft word
 Right click blank area
 Go to new
 Then Microsoft word document
FEATURES AFTER OPENING MICROSOFT WORD
 Title bar
-A title bar indicates the tasks which are currently running on its right. There are; minimize, restore and close button
 Menu bar
- The menu bar provides the user with a group of commands. Each command has a drop down list, when clicked, used to create
and manipulate documents
 Scroll bar
-is a bar used to move page or document from top to bottom or left to right.

 Tool bar
- Tool bar consist of buttons of command (icons) that provide shortcuts to command available in the menu bar. The two default
tool bars are the standard and formatting tool bar.
Or
Is a bar that consists a shortcut command.

 Ruler
is a feature used to measure and set documents.
 Status bar
-The status bar is the communication channel between the user and application program. It displays the current
page, section line and activities such as file saving process.
Or
Is a bar that shows the details of active documents.

Spell checker: A features that allows you to check the spelling of words
TITLE BAR
This includes:-
 Minimize
 Maximize
 Restore
 Close
Minimize is a process of switching program in minimum size.
Maximize is a process of switching program in maximum size.
Restore is to bring program back
Close is to exit a program
MENU BAR
This includes:-
 Home
 Insert
 Page layout
 View
SCROLL BAR
Types of scroll bar
 Vertical scroll bar
 Horizontal scroll bar
Vertical scroll bar is a scroll bar that moves page or document from top to
bottom.
Horizontal scroll bar
Is a scroll bar that moves page or document from left to right.

ADVANTAGES OF WORD PROCESSOR PROGRAMS

 Easier to use due to automated features such as word- wrap, auto correct and auto complete.
 They have superior editing tools such as spelling checker etc. hence making editing easier.
 Can store documents for future retrieval
 They have superior formatting feature that make a document more appealing to the reader
 The user can produce multiple copies more easily
 Copy and move (cut) operating making it easier to manipulate documents .
EDITING A DOCUMENT
Making changes or modifying an existing document is called editing, some editing operations includes:
Deleting text to delete a character, a word or a block of text
 Highlight the text to be deleted
 Press the ―delete key or the ―backspace key.

 Find and replace Find and replace is used to locate a word or a phrase and replace it with another: To find and replace‖
a word of phrase.
 On the edit menu , click find or replace
 On the ―find what‖ box , type the word or phrase to find
 Click the ―replace icon in the replace box, type the word or phrase to replace the target word or phrase.

Spelling and grammar checker Spelling and grammar checker automatically locates misspelled words and grammatical
mistakes. To spell check a document
 On tools menu bar click spelling and grammar or press F7
 In the spelling and grammar dialog bar. Misspelled words are shown in red while grammatically incorrect phrases are
in green.
Autocorrect and auto text Auto correct and auto text are used to automatically correct a commonly misspelled word and insert a
predefined text when creating a document.
To create an autocorrect or auto text
 On the insert menu, point to Auto text, and then click auto text command.
 Click the autocorrect or auto text tab and type the autocorrect or auto text.
 Click to apply and close the dialog box.

Undo and redo Undo reverses the most recently command while redo reverts back to the cancelled action.
 Click on the edit menu, click undo or redo. Alternatively, press Ctrl + Z to undo or Ctrl + y to redo.

Superscript and subscript

Superscript appears just above the rest of characters as in cm2 superscript
Subscript appears just below other characters as in H2O subscript
 To make text superscript or subscript
 Highlight characters
 On the format menu click font
 On the font dialog box check superscript or subscript
 Paragraph of formatting
DROP CAP
A drop cap is a large character in a paragraph that occupies more than one line down.
HOW TO SAVE DOCUMENT
 Click the word file (menu bar).
 Select save as
 Choose the place to save(E.g.;-Desktop)
 Type the name of the file
 Click save

WHY WE USE SAVE AS NOT SAVE

We use save as and not save because save as gives the options of where to
save while save do not have options.
HOW TO OPEN DOCUMENT OR FILE
 Point the file
 Double click the file
OR,
 Point the file
 Right click
 Click open
HOW TO PRINT DOCUMENT
 Open document
 Click file or MS icon
 Click print
 Set the paper size and other setting according to your printer
 click print or ok

PRACTICAL:
 Edit text
 Delete text
 To align text
 Insert image
 Line spacing
 Change capital letter
 Sort
 Insert shape
 Undo and redo
 Insert bullet
 Spelling checker and navigator
 Orientation/size and columns
 Add border
 Insert table
 Insert chart
 Header and footer page number
 Insert symbol
 Page color
 Border page
 Autocorrect
 Superscript and subscript
 Find and replace
 Highlight text color
 Watermark
 Text box

EXERCISE-03
1a). Give points on how to start Microsoft word.
b) Mention six (6) features appeared after opening Microsoft word.
Define the following terms:
i) Scroll bar
ii) Tool bar
iii) Status bar
2a). Why we use save as not save?
3b). Mention the procedures for printing current page on a document
With more than one page.
c) In Microsoft office word you can change your page layout into two format i.e landscape and portrait. Write down
procedures on how you change this layout (orientation).
4. Explain the importance of the following tools in word processing:
i) Ruler
ii) Scroll bar
iii) Task bar
iv) Clipboard
5. What are the functions of the following keys in a keyboard when you are performing any task?
i) Shift
ii) Enter
iii) Space bar
iv) Caps lock
v) Back space
CHAPTER FOUR

MICROSOFT EXCELL
Microsoft excel is a program designed for calculation.
Microsoft excel is also known as spread sheet.
HOW TO START MICROSOFT EXCEL
First way:-
 Click start
 Select all programs
 Click Microsoft office
 Click Microsoft excel
Second way:-
 Click start
 Edit Microsoft excel on searching tab
 Excel file appear on desktop
 Double click the file
APPLICATION OF MICROSOFT EXCEL
 Manage expenses.
 Data recovery and spreadsheets.
 Keeps data combined at one location.
 Helps businessman in developing future strategy.
 Mathematical formulas of Microsoft excel make things easier.
FEATURES APPEAR WHEN MICROSOFT EXCEL STARTED
 Title bar
 Menu bar
 Standard tool bar
 Format tool bar
 Cell
 Active cell
 Name box
 Formula bar
 Worksheet
 Worksheet tab
 Workbook
 Home box
 Column header
 Row header
Title bar is that contain the file at your application or document in Microsoft excel.
Menu bar is the command or tool that appears on the screen.
Menu bar contains:-
 File
 Enter
 View
 Insert
 Format
Standard tool bar is that contain icons buttons or tools frequent in Microsoft excel.
Format tool bar is that used to change appearance at fault or document.
Cell is the intersection between column and row.
Active cell is the live cell.
Name box is the combination between column and row header.
Formula bar is where a cell entry or a formula displayed before being entered into the selected cell.
Worksheet is the working made up of column header and row header.
Worksheet tab is that shows number of worksheet in work.
Workbook is the file containing one or more worksheet.
OTHER DEFINITION TERMS IN MICROSOFT EXCEL
 Merge cell
 Wrap text
 Formatting document (data)
 Edit data (document)
 Fill handle
Merge cell is the combining of two or more cell together.
Wrap text is that used to make all contents visible within a cell by displaying it on multiple lines.
Formatting data (document) is the process of changing the appearance of
data.
Edit data (document) is the process of checking data before printing if there are mistake we can make correction.
Fill handle is that used to extend series of number or data.
TYPES OF DATA IN MICROSOFT EXCEL
 Number
 Text
 Formula
 Function
CELL REFERENCE
Cell reference is an alphanumeric value used to identify a specific cell in a
spreadsheet.
TYPES OF CELL REFERENCE
 Relative cell reference
 Absolute cell reference
 Mixed cell reference
Relative cell reference is the reference when copied from one cell to another it can change.
Absolute cell reference is the reference when copied from one cell to another it does not change.
Mixed cell reference is the reference which has both relative and absolute reference.
Points to note:
 When you see hash symbol in a cell that means data is too wide to fit
the cell, so what you have to do is to resize the cell.
 The following will happen if the below functions are inserted on a cell:-
 Sum - Total number.
 Minimum- Lowest number.
 Maximum - Largest number.
 Sum if – Specialized cells.
 Count if – Number of cells.
DIFFERENT FORMULAE IN MICROSOFT EXCEL
Sum is the formula that adds all value in the selected range of cells.
Average is the formula that returns the mean at its arguments.
Maximum is the formula that returns the largest value within a range.
Minimum is the formula that returns the smallest value within a range.
Sum if is the formula that conditionally adds the specified cell according to the set criteria.
Rank is the formula that returns the position or rank of number a list of value.
FORMULA
find formula action
Total =sum(D2:L2) Press enter
Minimum =min(D2:L2) Press enter
Maximum =max(D2:L2) Press enter
Average =average(D2:L2) Press enter
Grade =LOOKUP(P2,{0,21,41,61,81},{"F","D","C","B","A"}) Press enter
Or
=IF(P2>80,"A",IF(P2>61,"B",IF(P2>50,"C",IF(P2>40,"D","F"))))
Remark =IF(P2>60,"PASS","FAIL") Press enter
Rank =RANK(P2,$P$2:$P$8) Press enter
Find percentage of =10%*B2 Or =10*B2/100 Press enter
NHIF10%
House allowance 44% =B4*IF(B4<50000,44%,12%) Press enter
and 12% of 50000
Traveling allowance =B4*IF(B4<45000,20%,8%) Press enter
20% and 8% of 45000
Grade\level =IF(B2<40000,"CLERK",IF(B2>120000,"SENIOR Press enter
STAFF",IF(B2>50000,"SENIOR CLERK","")))
Gross salary Salary+house allowance+travelling allowance Press enter
Total deduction NHIF+NSSF Press enter
Net salary Gross salary-total deduction Press enter

EXERCISE-04
1a). what is going wrong when you see hash symbol in a cell?
b) Explain the difference between formatting data in cells and merging cells.
2a). Define the term spread sheet.
b). What will be produced on a cell when the following function inserted?
i) Court
ii) Max
iii) Count if
iv) Sum
v) Average
3a). By using two ways list the procedures on how to start Microsoft excel.
b). A worksheet consists of the following cells A3, B3, C3, D3,E3 and user entered the numbers, 98, 104, 78, 107
and 84 respectively in the cells.
Write a function expression that can be used to calculate maximum and average of the above numbers.
4a). Define the following terms as used in Microsoft excel.
 Merge cell
 Wrap text
 Formatting document (data)
 Edit data (document)
 Fill handle
b) Explain the difference between workbook and worksheet.
c) List down steps of renaming a worksheet.
5a). Enumerate the procedures of adding borders to the selected cells in a Worksheet.
b) List the steps of adding a column in a given worksheet.
CHAPTER FIVE

MICROSOFT ACCESS OR DATA BASE

Is a collection of data organized such that it can be easily accessed.
EXAMPLES OF DATA BASE
 Trucking of customer care
 Maintain student information
  Maintain employee records
HOW TO START MICROSOFT ACCESS
 Click start
 Select all programs
 Click Microsoft office
 Click Microsoft access
TYPES OF DATA BASE
 Flat file data base or excel
 Rational data base
RATIONAL DATA BASE CONTAINS
 Primary key
 Foreign key
PRIMARY KEY
Primary key is a group of column whose value unique each row of table.
RULE OF PRIMARY KEY
 Must always have a value
 Value should be unique
 Value should not change over time
FUNCTIONS OF PRIMARY KEY
 Used to unique data
 Use for making relationship between two tables
FOREIGN KEY
Foreign key is a primary key in another table
RULES OF FOREIGN KEY
 Null value are allowed
 Duplication are allowed
 Value should change over time
TERMS USED IN DATA BASE
 Character
 Field
 Record
 Data
 Information
Character is the combination of alphabets, numbers and symbols.
Field is the combination of characters
Record is what you write through field
Data is the fact about specific entity
Information is the processed fact to be useful by the user.
THINGS REQUIRED TO CREATE DATA BASE
 Primary key
 Data type
 Field name
 Description
Field name is the name or column of data.
Description is a just notes area to explain the field to other users of the data base.
Data type is the data that specifies the type of data in column
Data type includes the following:-
 Memo
 Text
 Date and time
 Currency
 Number
 Auto number
 Ole object
 Look up wizard
 Yes or no
Memo is a text or number or combination of text and number
Text is a text or number or combination of text and number
Date and time this can be date and time
Currency is the type of money
Numbers are the numbers from zero to nine
Auto number is the number that appear automatically
Ole object is a picture
Look up wizard is a new feature that starts a window to help to create a
drop down menu field
ELEMENTS OR OBJECTS OF DATABASE WINDOW
 Table
 Query
 Form
 Report
Table is the container for storing data
Methods of designing table:-
 Design view
 Wizard
 Entering data
Query is a filter data according a certain criteria.
Form is the object that display one record at a time and be designed to be attractive and easy to understand.
Report is the object that presents data from a data base in an organized and manner with title, heading and
summarizes

MERITS OF USING DATA BASE

 It is easier to add a new data
 Can store very large numbers or records
 Security may be better than in paper file
 It is very quick and easy to find information.
 More than one person can access the same data base at the same time.

RELATIONSHIP
Relationship is a linking created between two or more tables that enable to accept data of two tables
simultaneously.
TYPES OF RELATIONSHIP

 One to one relationship

 One to many relationship
 Many to many relationship
One to one relationship is the type of relationship in which the record in table A have only one matching with record
in table B.
Eg:-Christian marriage
One to many relationship is the type of relationship in which the record in table A have many matches with record in
table B
Eg:-Islamic marriage
Many to many relationship is the type of relationship in the record in table
A matches with record in table in table B and vice versa. Eg:-Paganism marriage

WORK
1. Give the meaning of the following terms:
i) Data base
ii) Character
iii) Field
iv) Record
v) Data
2a). Mention two (2) types of database.
b) Name four (4) elements of database window.
3a). List down the rules of primary key
b) Mention the rules of foreign key
4a). Outline the methods of designing table.
b) Give five (5) advantages of using data base.
5a). What is the meaning of the term „relationship‟ as used in Microsoft access?
b) Briefly explain the three types of relationship.
6a). Briefly explain the functions of the following objects as used in database application:
i) Form
ii) Query
b). What do you understand by the following terms?
i) Data type
ii) Field name
7a). List down procedures for creating new database.
b) Explain the advantages of entering data in a form.
c) Database table wizard. State key steps for designing a database table with the table wizard.
8.a). Explain the importance of a database application.
b) How would you analyze problems of a database table?

CHAPTER SIX

MICROSOFT POWER POINT

Is application software designed for presentation.
WAYS FOR MAKING PRESENTATION
 Online.
 Over-head projector.
 Paper printed out.
 On screen presentation.
ONLINE INCLUDES
 Internet.
 Broad casting.
OVER HEAD PROJECTOR INCLUDES
 Colored.
 Not color.
SLIDE
Slide is the place where you put what you want or write.
TYPES OF SLIDES LAYOUT
 Title slide.
 Title and contents.
 Two contents or text.
 Blank.
WAYS TO SHOW CURRENT PRESENTATION
 Custom animation.
 Slide transition.
CUSTOM ANIMATION
Custom animation is how a text or word enters and leaves on screen.
TYPES OF CUSTOM ANIMATION
 Compress.
 Crawl in.
 Float.
 Groom and turn.
 Rose up.
 Thread.
SLIDE TRANSITION
Slide transition is how slide enters and leaves on screen.
TYPES OF SLIDE TRANSITION
 Fades and dissolves.
 Wipes.
 Push and cover.
 Random.
HOW TO START MICROSOFT POWER POINT
 Click start.
 All programs.
 Microsoft office.
  Microsoft power point.
HOW TO INSERT NEW SLIDE
 Click home.
 Click new slide.
CHOICE AT MICROSOFT POWER POINT PRESENTATION
 Auto contents wizard.
 Template.
 Blank representation.
 Opening existing presentation.
 Slide animation
 Notes pages view
 Slide master view
AUTO CONTENTS WIZARD
Auto contents wizard is that provides a fast way of creating a slide presentation.
 It helps you to select a design and layout that will start the contents of your slides.
TEMPLATE
Is that provides you with a choice of pre-designed background and layouts to use.
 The templates have been designed by graphic artists and look professional.
BLANK
Blank is that you start with a blank slide.
OPENING EXISTING PRESENTATION
Is that involves opening existing presentation that you have been created previously.
WAYS OF VIEWING SLIDES (PRESENTATION)
 Slide view.
 Slide show view.
 Normal view.
 Slide sorter view.
 Outline view.
Slide view is that allows you to change the slide contents.
Slide show view is that enables you to view the slides as the audience would see them.
Point to note: It used to start slide show.
Normal view is that used to put the slide in normal.
Slide sorter view is that used to reduce the size and shows you all the slides in presentation.
Outline view is that allows you to see the main point at each slide.
Slide animation is a set of effect which can be applied to object in power point so that they will animate the slide.
NOTES PAGES VIEW
Notes pages view is that used to view the notes as they will look when you print them.
SLIDE MASTER VIEW
Slide master view is that changes the designed and import at the master slide.
Slide pane is a feature available in some program usually found on the left side at the window which display at file.
is a new feature included in Microsoft window XP.
Indents is that starts a line of text or position a text from margin then to the main part of the text.

EXERCISE-06
1. Create four different slides at malaria, and show:-
i) The title at the message.
ii) The introduction at the message.
iii) The body at the message.
iv) The way forward.
2.Explain the following terms as used in presentation:-
 Slide animation.
 Slide transition.
 Slide show.
3. Mention steps for adding a new show in an opened presentation.
4. List seven ways in which a slide can be viewed.
5. Explain the following terms as used in presentation:-
i) Slide pane
ii) Normal view
iii) Transition effect
iv) Task pane
v) Indents

CHAPTER SEVEN

MICROSOFT PUBLISHERS
Is a software application developed by Microsoft Corporation to help business create high quality marketing and
business material.
Publisher provides business users with design options for a variety of publications such as:-
 News letters
 Flayers
 Brochures
 Web pages
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PUBLISHER AND WORD PROCESSOR
The difference between desktop publisher and word processor is that;
Desktop publisher software gives the user:-
 Tools and control of the page layout more than a word processor.
 Text manipulation and graphic design more than a word processor.
EXAMPLES OF DESKTOP PUBLISHER SOFTWARE
 Adobe page maker
 Microsoft publisher
 Quark express
 Adobe in design
 Ventura
 Serif page plus
 Apple page 2
PURPOSE OF DESKTOP PUBLISHING SOFTWARE
 Page layout design
 Graphic design
 Describe some of the important factors that must be considered when designing a document
ADVANTAGES OF DTPs OVER WORD PROCESSOR
 Frame need not flow in logical sequence
 Wide range of templates is available
 Multiple stones from different authors can handled with ease
 Publication can be printed in a form suitable for commercial printing
 Master pages are used to set a common layout which may be repeated on several pages
TYPES OF DESKTOP PUBLISHING SOFTWARE
 Graphic based
 Layouts based
Graphic based are the types of desktop publishing software which are
specifically developed to edit and format graphic objects such as picture and victor drawing.
Layouts based are the types of desktop publishing software which are
specifically developed to create different page layout designed for text and pictures.
DEFINITION TERMS
A newsletter:
Is a periodically distributed publication general with one main topic that is of interest to its subscribers. E.g.
Institutions, business firm, government agency, etc.
A brochure:
Is a publication with a brief necessary information addressing a particular institute. E.g. School.
A post card:
Is a rectangular piece of thick paper or thin card beard intended for writing or mailing without envelope.
A label:
Is a piece of paper, polymer, cloth, metal or other affixed to a container or article on which is printed a legend
information concerning the bland name, product ingredients and contacts, etc.
A calendar:
Is a system of organizing days for social, religious, commercial or administrative purposes.
A flayer:
Is a single page leaflets with information for advertising an organization, event, service or other activity.
Business cards:
Are cards bearing business information about a company or individual.
A banner ID flag:
Is that bearing symbol, logo, slogan or other message to be displayed so that the stake holder concerned with the
message to be informed.
Advertisement:
Is a form of communication used to persuade an audience (viewers, readers or listeners) to take a certain matter.
Greetings cards:
Is an illustrated publication, folded card featuring an expression of friendship or other relationship.
LAYOUT GUIDE LINE DIALOG
This includes:-
 Margin guides
 Column guides
 Row guides
 Ruler guides
Margin guides:
Are parts of master page and they are displayed on any page that a master page is applied to.
SHORTCUTS IN MICROSOFT PUBLISHERS

Ctrl+shift+F Accesses the font menu, arrow keys select and enter
changes the selected text to that font.
Ctrl+shift+P Accesses the font size, arrow keys select size and enter
enables change.
Ctrl=space bar Removes all style formats from one highlighted text.
Ctrl+shift+> Increases the font size by a half point.
Ctrl+shift+< Decreases the font size by a half point.
Ctrl+shift+= For subscript
Ctrl+= For super script
Ctrl+shift+k For small caps
Ctrl+I For Italic
Ctrl+U For Underline
Ctrl+B For bold

CHAPTER SEVEN

THE INTERNET AND THE WORLD WIDE WEB

The internet is a worldwide network of computers that access one another
through servers and global telecommunication systems.
WORLD WIDE WEB
World wide web (www) is the multimedia section of the internet.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Web server is a computer that hosts a website.
Website is a set of related webpages.
Homepage is the main page of a website.
Multimedia is the use of a computer to present and combine text, graphics, audio and video with links and tools that
let the user navigate, interact, create and communicate.
Hyperlink is an electronic shortcut that, when you click it, takes you to somewhere else.
HYPERTEXT MARKUP LANGUAGE (HTML)
Hypertext markup language is a system of computer coding to specify the layout and appearance of webpages.
Point to note:
 Internet documents that are not encoded in HTML are not webpages.
FUNCTIONS OF HTML
 It is used to create webpages
 It enables a webpages to display multimedia and use hyperlinks.
IP ADDRESS
IP address is a unique address that identifies a device on the internet or a local network.
I stands for “Internet rotoco ”
TYPES OF INTERNET ADDRESS
  erson‟s emai address
 Website address
UNIFORM RESOURCE LOCATOR (URL)
URL is the address of a specific webpage or file on the internet.
Point to note:
 It is unique internet address for each webpage or website.
Hypertext transfer protocol (http) is the communication protocol used to transfer data over the web.
WEB BROWSER AND SEARCH ENGINE
Web browser is an application that displays webpages on your computing device.
EXAMPLES OF WEB BROWSERS
 Google chrome
 Mozilla fire fox
 Internet explore
 Opera
Search engine is a website that searches the internet for information based on a word or phrases you entered.
EXAMPLES OF SEARCH ENGINES
 Google
 Yahoo
 Ananzi
 Aardvark