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Elkhorn Public Schools
Business Curriculum
Vocational Education - Career and Information Technology

Word Processing Basics
Create a New Document
The learner will be able to create a new word processing document from within the word processor.
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Word Processing Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Highlighting Text
The learner will be able to select text to be edited by highlighting the text using a click method or a drag method.
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Word Processing Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Adding & Deleting Text
The learner will be able to enter text and delete text into a word processing document.
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Word Processing Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Moving the Cursor
The learner will be able to move the cursor through a document using two methods: the mouse and keyboard commands.
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Word Processing Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Open and Close Documents
The learner will be able to open and close documents using word processing software.
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Word Processing Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Parts of a Word Processing Window
The learner will be able to identify the parts of a word processing window, define their purpose, and experiment with what happens when used.
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Word Processing Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Pull-Down Menus
The learner will be able to demonstrate and apply their understanding of word processing pull-down menus in creating a document.
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Word Processing Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Save a Document
The learner will be able to save a document to the hard drive or a floppy disk or the classroom server.
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Word Processing Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Beginning ToolBar Short-cuts
The learner will be able to use the tool bar short-cuts of OPEN FILE, SAVE, PRINT PREVIEW, AND PRINT when working on a word processing document.
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Word Processing Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
More Tool Bar Short-cuts
The learner will be able to use the tool bar short-cuts for font, style, size, cut, copy, paste, and spell check when working with a word processing document.
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Word Processing Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Move and Copying Text
The learner will be able to cut or copy text from a document and paste it in a different location within the document.
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Word Processing Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Printing Document
The learner will be able to check the print preview to evaluate what will be printed and what the correct orientation should be, then print the document created.
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Word Processing Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
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Keyboarding Review
Reveiw Correct Keying Position
The learner will be able to demonstrate proper keying position at the computer work area.
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Keyboarding Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Review Home-Key Position and Techniques
The learner will be able to demonstrate the correct finger positions and techniques to key the home row keys fdsa and jkl.
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Keyboarding Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Review Space Bar and Hard Return
The learner will be able to demonstrate use of the correct finger positions and techniques for using the space bar and the enter keys.
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Keyboarding Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Baseline Time-Writing test
The learner will be able to demonstrate individual ability of speed and accuracy in a timed writing exercise. This will be used as baseline data for individual progress over the semester.
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Keyboarding Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Review Keys: h, e, i, r, o, t, n, g
The learner will be able to demonstrate correct finger positions and techniques for the letters h, e, i, r, o, t, n, g.
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Keyboarding Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Review Keys: shifts, . u, c, w, b, y.
The learner will be able to demonstrate correct finger positions and techniques for the left and right shift keys, the period key, and the letters u, c, w, b, and y.
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Keyboarding Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Review Keys: m, x, p, v, q, , , z, :
The learner will be able to demonstrate correct finger positions and techniques for the letters m, x, p, v, q, z, and the symbols , (comma), and : (colon).
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Keyboarding Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Review Keys Caps lock, ?, ', -, ",
The learner will be able to demonstrate correct finger positions and techniques for the Caps lock and Tab keys and the symbol keys ?(question mark), ' (apostrophe), - (hyphen), and " (quotation mark).
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Keyboarding Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Review Figure Keys 0 to 9
The learner will be able to demonstrate correct finger positions and techniques for the figure keys 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0.
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Keyboarding Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Review Symbols Keys
The learner will be able to demonstrate correct finger positions and techniques for the symbol keys /, $, !, %, <, >, #, &, +, @, (, ), =, _, \, *, [, and ].
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Keyboarding Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
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Numeric Keypad Operation
The learner will be able to demonstrate proper hand and finger position used to operate the numeric keypad.
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Keyboarding Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Learn Numeric Keystrokes
The learner will be able to demonstrate accuracy and speed in using the 10-key numeric keypad.
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Keyboarding Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
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Spreadsheet Basics
Parts of a Spreadsheet
The learner will be able to identify the parts of a spreadsheet and compare and contrast to the parts of a word processor.
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Spreadsheets Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Moving the Highlight in a Spreadsheet
The learner will be able to move the highlight to different parts of the spreadsheet using the mouse, the keyboard, or the FIND command.
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Spreadsheets Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Entering Data into a Cell
The learner will be able to key data into a spreadsheet based on if it is in the form of text, numbers, or formulas and have the spreadsheet accept the data by using the ENTER, RETURN, TAB, OR arrow keys.
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Spreadsheets Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Column Width
The learner will be able to discover when it is necessary to adjust column width and use the mouse to change the width.
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Spreadsheets Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Changing Data in a Cell
The learner will be able to edit, replace, or clear existing data in cells of the spreadsheet.
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Spreadsheets Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Highlight a Group of Cells
The learner will be able to experiment how to highlight more than one cell at a time using the drag or the click method.
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Spreadsheets Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Changing Cell Appearances
The learner will be able to alter the appearance of cell contents by changing the font, font size, style, alignment, format, ang borders.
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Spreadsheets Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Open, Save, and Close a Spreadsheet
The learner will be able to demostrate how to open, save, and close both a new spreadsheet, as well as, an existing spreadsheet.
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Spreadsheets Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
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Advanced Spreadsheet Operations
Editing Formulas
The learner will be able to edit a formula that was keyed in incorrectly or that changed inappropriately when the data in the cell was copied or moved.
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Spreadsheets Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Formulas
The learner will be able to analyze the problem to be solved in the spreadsheet and construct a formula (based on sound mathematical structure) to calculate a new value from existing values in designated cells.
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Spreadsheets Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Formulas Helpers
The learner will be able to view formulas created in the entry bar or change it to show the values in the specific cell.
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Spreadsheets Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Formula Functions
The learner will be able to apply common formula functions to spreadsheet operations.
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Spreadsheets Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
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Spreadsheet Charts
Types of Spreadsheet Charts
The learner will be able to identify and discuss the following types of spreadsheet charts: bar, stacked, line, combination, pie, and Hi-Lo-Close.
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Spreadsheets Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Create a Chart
The learner will be able to create a chart from a spreadsheet that contains data with information that is to be displayed.
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Spreadsheets Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Chart Titles
The learner will be able to insert chart headings in the chart created and name the chart.
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Spreadsheets Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Changing Type of Chart
The learner will be able to change the type of a chart from the default bar chart the type of chart preferred.
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Spreadsheets Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Printing a Spreadsheet Chart
The learner will be able to demonstrate printing a spreadsheet chart with the related spreadsheet, print only a specific chart, or print the chart to a different page from the spreadsheet.
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Spreadsheets Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
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Advanced Word Processing Operations
Indenting
The learner will be able to apply the first line indent method to create hanging indents and paragraph indents.
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Word Processing Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Tabs
The learner will be able to apply tab markers to align text or numbers or to create a table.
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Word Processing Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Page Breaks
The learner will be able to break a document into pages as necessary.
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Word Processing Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Working With Multiple Documents
The learner will be able to copy, move, open, close, and save multiple documents that are open on the screen simultaneously.
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Word Processing Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Copying Format & Style
The learner will be able to modify the format of various parts of a document using special copy and paste commands that copy the format and style of text, rather than the text itself.
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Word Processing Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Headers & Footers
The learner will be able to insert headers and footers into a document and apply the page number, current date, and current time commands.
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Word Processing Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Miscellaneous Commands
The learner will be able to demonstrate use of the GO TO PAGE, FIND AND REPLACE, SPECIAL CHARACTERS, WORD COUNT commands when working with a document.
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Word Processing Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Speller and Thesaurus
The learner will be able to use the spelling and thesaurus tools available to check the document before printing.
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Word Processing Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Stationery Documents
The learner will be able to create and apply a template for files that are used frequently.
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Word Processing Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Bullets
The learner will be able to apply bullets to make lists look more professional.
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Word Processing Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Tables
The learner will be able to insert, create, and modify tables as part of a word processing document.
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Word Processing Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
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Introduction to Draw Program
The learner will be able to explain the concept of a Draw program and identify the parts of the Draw window and tool palette.
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Draw Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Creating in Draw
The learner will be able to create shapes and objects, using the tool palette.
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Draw Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Using Draw features
The learner will be able to manipulate shapes, using Draw features.
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Draw Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Text in Draw
The learner will be able to add text to drawings.
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Draw Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
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Advanced Draw Operations
Line Widths
The learner will be able to use the line width tool to change the thickness of lines.
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Draw Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Colors, Patterns, & Shades
The learner will be able to add color, shading, and patterns to objects.
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Draw Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Layering
The learner will be able to draw objects that overlap each other and then rearrange the order of layered objects.
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Draw Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Aligning
The learner will be able to align objects with the Grid Snap command and the rulers.
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Draw Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Importing Graphics
The learner will be able to import graphic into a document.
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Draw Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
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Database Basics
Database Essentials
The learner will be able to define a database and identify its parts.
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Database Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Database Views
The learner will be able to discover how to switch views in the database and understand when to use which view.
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Database Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Create a Database
The learner will be able to move the highlight in a database to add and delete records.
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Database Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Modify a Database
The learner will be able to split the database screen; copy and move data; and print a database.
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Database Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
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Strengthing Database Skills
Database Fields
The learner will be able to add, delete, and rename fields in a database; change field size;rearrange fields; and, format database fields.
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Database Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Database Tool Palette
The learner will be able to demonstrate how to use the database tool palette to switch between views and use then use the draw function in a database.
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Database Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Database Calculations
The learner will be able to solve calculations using database fields by transferring knowledge of spreadsheet calculations previously learned.
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Database Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Forms
The learner will be able to create a form that will be used to gather information for the database.
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Database Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
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Advance Database Operations
Find & Match Records
The learner will be able to analyze the contents of a database and use the FIND/MATCH function to locate information.
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Database Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Filters
The learner will be able to analyze records in a database and create a filter to display records that meet specific criteria.
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Database Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Sorts
The learner will be able to appying sorting techniques in a database to arrange records in a specific order.
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Database Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
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Database Reports
Reports
The learner will be able to create a database report that will organize, summarize, and print a portion of a database.
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Database Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Report Sorting
The learner will be able to sort a report and modify the actual database in addition to the report.
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Database Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Grouping
The learner will be able to group a large database to make it easier to read.
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Database Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Report Filters
The learner will be able to analyze a report and apply filters to choose the records that will appear in the report.
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Database Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Report Summary
The learner will be able to apply seven functions to perform calculations in a report.
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Database Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Finishing a Report
The learner will be able to specify which fields to use in the report, save the report, and print the report.
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Database Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Modify Reports
The learner will be able to make changes to an existing report, move and align fields, change a report's appearance, rename or duplicate a report, add and delete fields, and delete the report.
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Database Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
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Internet Basics
Internet Operations
The learner will be able to search the Internet to access information.
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Internet Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Downloading Graphics
The learner will be able to search the Internet for graphics and copy and paste image in draw documents.
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Internet Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
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Integration Basics
Moving and Copying
The learner will be able to move data among different tools: word processing, spreadsheet, draw, and database.
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Integration Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Business Correspondence
The learner will be able to write business letters, memos, and emails using correct spacing and form. The learner will be able to do this using the integrated software tools as needed.
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Integration Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Form Letters
The learner will be able to create and print a form letter utilizing integration features.
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Integration Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Linking and Embedding
The learner will be able to create a complete integrated document from start to finish. The learner will be able to insert a picture, use embedding, make a chart object, and enter text.
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Integration Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
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Presentation Software
View PowerPoint
The learner will be able to view, print, save, and close a PowerPoint document.
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Presentation Software Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Create Slide
The learner will be able to create a new slide, enter text, choose a look, and evalute a presentation.
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Presentation Software Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Open Presentation
The learner will be able to open a presentation, draw and modify a project, align and group projects, add, arrange, and format text, import text from wrod, and customize color scheme and background.
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Presentation Software Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Insert Clip-Art
The learner will be able to insert clip-art, crop and scale a picture, imbed and format a chart, create tables, use slideshow commands, set slideshow timings, transitions, and animation effects.
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Presentation Software Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
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