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Using Windows 3.1
COURSE OVERVIEW:
This course allows you to develop the skills needed to use Windows 3.1 effectively. You will learn how to manage the Windows desktop, how to use multiple applications, how to use non-Windows applications, and how to use key Windows features. You will also learn how to use File Manager and how to customize Program Manager.
COURSE LENGTH:
This course contains 11 sections grouped in 5 lesson units.
SECTION-BY-SECTION TOPICAL OUTLINE:
Lesson 1
Sect. 1 - Using the Next Button, Using the Lesson Help Feature, Windows Help Feature, Foundations Help Feature, Lesson Glossary Help Feature, Using the Lesson Map Feature, Using the Back Button, Section Review
Sect. 2 - Applications vs. System Programs, Managing Memory, DOS Limitations, Running Multiple Applications, The Windows Concept, Windows Advantages, Section Review
Sect. 3 - Starting Up Windows, Resizing a Window, Changing the Height of a Window, Changing the Width of a Window, Scrolling in a Window, Maximizing a Window, Minimizing a Window, Moving a Window, Using Program Manager, Ending a Windows Session
Lesson 2
Sect. 1 - Starting Up Program Manager, Using an Icon Control Menu, Windows Dialog Boxes, Cascading Document Windows, Tiling Document Windows, Scrolling in a Document Window
Sect. 2 - Using Alt+Tab, Launching Another Application, Switching Applications, Using Alt+Tab to Toggle, Closing versus Minimizing, Using Run to Launch, Using Alt+Esc, Restoring an Application Icon, Exit Shortcuts
Lesson 3
Sect. 1 - Non-Windows Applications, Windows Modes, Display Options, The Windows Task List, The MS-DOS Prompt Window, Running in a DOS Window, Control Menu Settings
Sect. 2 - Adjusting the DOS Window Font Size, Launching a Second Application, Opening the Database, Copying Data to the Clipboard, Pasting Data from the Clipboard, Exiting the MS-DOS Window
Lesson 4
Sect. 1 - Creating a Program Group, Creating a Program Item, The StartUp Program Group, Using the StartUp Feature, Changing a Program-Item Icon, Moving an Item to a New Group, Deleting Program Objects
Sect. 2 - Using Help with the PIF Editor, Using the Glossary, Context-Sensitive Help, Using Help with the Card File, The Search Command, The History and Back Commands
Lesson 5
Sect. 1 - Starting File Manager, Opening a Second Directory Window, Disk Menu Commands, Copying a File, Drag and Drop, Associating Files with Applications, The View Menu, Launching an Application
Sect. 2 - Setting Color Using Control Panel, The Fonts Dialog Box, Customizing the Desktop, Creating a Password, Wallpaper and Borders, International Options
[Who is Akersoft] [Akersmart Library] [Akersoft Customers] [Why CBT]
To find out more about Akersoft's educational products, please contact Akersoft at:
Akersoft, Inc. P.O. Box 80469 Atlanta, GA 30366-0469 (800) 736-9408 akersoft@ix.netcom.com