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MS Office 2004 & 2008 for Mac

Originally published on: November 18, 2009

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Microsoft, versions 2004 & 2008

USE: Used as the standard for word processing, slideshows and spreadsheets.

LICENSE: Microsoft Office 2008 comes installed on all new Mac computers at LPS. Office 2004 versions existed on Mac computers purchased before 2009.

The main components of the Microsoft Office suite are the powerhouse productivity applications of Word (for word processing), PowerPoint (slideshows) and Excel (spreadsheets). Office applications for the Mac are very similar to the equivalent applications for Windows in the Office 2003 version.

Word documents (.doc) are exchanged widely in the district. Some district forms and templates are being delivered in this format. PowerPoint (.ppt) is the standard for slide show presentations and offers power and flexibility in delivering multimedia content (movies, sound, graphics) and interactivity (links, buttons, actions) to the slide show. Excel format (.xls) is the district standard for spreadsheets. Templates have been created in Excel to help LPS schools and departments track budgets.

Although version 2008 typically save files with an "x" at the end of the extension (.docx, .pptx, .xlsx), Macintoshes at Lincoln Public Schools are set up so this software runs in Compatability Mode, keeping the file extensions compatible with earlier versions of Office.

VIDEO TUTORIALS:
Atomic Learning has self paced tutorials on how to use Microsoft Office 2004 applications available here:

Atomic Learning tutorials on how to use Microsoft Office 2008 applications are here:

 

DOCUMENTATION:

The following handouts may be useful:

LPS has a district license to the CLICKstep training book, published by FTC Publishing, for Microsoft Office X. The activities in the book are also appropriate for those with Office 2004. Any user who signs up for a workshop on either Word, PowerPoint or Excel in version 2004 will receive the CLICKstep book.

OTHER RESOURCES

LPS TRAINING

The following workshops are occasionally offered at the district level, but could be taught by request at your school with a minimum of 10 participants

  • IT0019 - Microsoft Word for the Mac
    Learn the basics features of Microsoft Word for the Macintosh. Topics include basic formatting using the Word toolbar options; spell check; formatting palette options; setting tabs; adding graphics; AutoText entries; using sections and multiple columns, headers and footers; mail merge, and more. Prerequisite: training on computer basics or the permission of the instructor. This workshop may be used as a first computer experience.
  • IT0020 - Microsoft PowerPoint for the Mac
    Learn the basic features of Microsoft PowerPoint for the Macintosh. Topics include creating a basic slideshow with text and graphics; formatting text and graphics; viewing, editing and rearranging slides; adding graphs or clip art; and creating handouts. Prerequisite: Previous computer experience; comfortable with word processing.
  • IT0021 - Microsoft Excel for the Mac
    Learn the basic features of Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh. Topics include entering numbers and basic formulas, formatting text, formatting columns and rows, adding borders and shading, using dates, sorting data, making charts, and more! May be an appropriate tool for former AppleWorks database users. Prerequisite: Previous computer training. Should be comfortable with word processing.

If you are interested in learning how to use the LPS Budget templates, sign up for the following workshops:

  • IT0083 - LPS Budget Template Intro
    If you are new to working with the district budget, this class is for you. You will learn how to read LPS accounting printouts and incorporate the data into the Budget Template using Excel. This class was formerly entitled "Budget Basics". Prerequisites: Introductory Excel is highly recommended.
  • IT0084 - LPS Budget Template Advanced
    This workshop incorporates Advanced Excel techniques to link data between worksheets within your budget workbook. This workshop was formerly entitled "Customizing Your Budget Template". Pre-requisites: Introductory Excel and 6 months of experience with the district budget or permission of the instructor.

LPS Computing services both trains and supports Microsoft Office. We are happy to come to your building to train this or any other application, please click here for details.

 

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