Hands-On Exercises

Hands-On Exercises Ch01 (57.0K)

Vernier Luxury Suites provide high class accommodations for business professionals and tourists. Mike Carlson, the manager, makes a point of meeting most of the guests and making their stay a personal experience. In this exercise, you assume the role of Mike and create the letter pictured in Figure 1.1

Figure 1.1 "Twiest Letter" document

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1. Load Microsoft Word.
2. To insert the date at the top of the blank document:

CHOOSE: Insert, Date and Time

SELECT: the appropriate format in the Available formats list box

CLICK: OK command button

3. To position the insertion point before typing the name and address information:

PRESS: <a onClick="window.open('/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=gif:: ::/sites/dl/free/0072471026/26780/Ch01_Image2ho.gif','popWin', 'width=NaN,height=NaN,resizable,scrollbars');" href="#"><img valign="absmiddle" height="16" width="16" border="0" src="/olcweb/styles/shared/linkicons/image.gif"> (50.0K)</a> three times

4. TYPE: The Twiest Family

PRESS: <a onClick="window.open('/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=gif:: ::/sites/dl/free/0072471026/26780/Ch01_Image2ho.gif','popWin', 'width=NaN,height=NaN,resizable,scrollbars');" href="#"><img valign="absmiddle" height="16" width="16" border="0" src="/olcweb/styles/shared/linkicons/image.gif"> (50.0K)</a>

TYPE: 123 LeTart Ave.

PRESS: <a onClick="window.open('/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=gif:: ::/sites/dl/free/0072471026/26780/Ch01_Image2ho.gif','popWin', 'width=NaN,height=NaN,resizable,scrollbars');" href="#"><img valign="absmiddle" height="16" width="16" border="0" src="/olcweb/styles/shared/linkicons/image.gif"> (50.0K)</a>

TYPE: Canton, OH 44701

5. To position the insertion point before typing the salutation:

PRESS: <a onClick="window.open('/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=gif:: ::/sites/dl/free/0072471026/26780/Ch01_Image2ho.gif','popWin', 'width=NaN,height=NaN,resizable,scrollbars');" href="#"><img valign="absmiddle" height="16" width="16" border="0" src="/olcweb/styles/shared/linkicons/image.gif"> (50.0K)</a> twice

TYPE: Dear Gus, Mildred, and Trudy,

PRESS: <a onClick="window.open('/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=gif:: ::/sites/dl/free/0072471026/26780/Ch01_Image2ho.gif','popWin', 'width=NaN,height=NaN,resizable,scrollbars');" href="#"><img valign="absmiddle" height="16" width="16" border="0" src="/olcweb/styles/shared/linkicons/image.gif"> (50.0K)</a> twice

6. If the Office Assistant character appears:

RIGHT-CLICK: the character

CHOOSE: Hide

7. TYPE: It was a pleasure getting to know you during your recent stay at the Vernier Luxury Suites. I trust that you had a lovely time at the fair — it is one of our city’s finest attractions. I was able to attend on Sunday and had a grand time.

PRESS: <a onClick="window.open('/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=gif:: ::/sites/dl/free/0072471026/26780/Ch01_Image2ho.gif','popWin', 'width=NaN,height=NaN,resizable,scrollbars');" href="#"><img valign="absmiddle" height="16" width="16" border="0" src="/olcweb/styles/shared/linkicons/image.gif"> (50.0K)</a> twice

8. TYPE: I look forward your planned return in October. Please feel free to call my office directly to arrange accommodations.

PRESS: <a onClick="window.open('/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=gif:: ::/sites/dl/free/0072471026/26780/Ch01_Image2ho.gif','popWin', 'width=NaN,height=NaN,resizable,scrollbars');" href="#"><img valign="absmiddle" height="16" width="16" border="0" src="/olcweb/styles/shared/linkicons/image.gif"> (50.0K)</a> twice

9. To complete the letter:

TYPE: Sincerely,

PRESS: <a onClick="window.open('/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=gif:: ::/sites/dl/free/0072471026/26780/Ch01_Image2ho.gif','popWin', 'width=NaN,height=NaN,resizable,scrollbars');" href="#"><img valign="absmiddle" height="16" width="16" border="0" src="/olcweb/styles/shared/linkicons/image.gif"> (50.0K)</a> twice

TYPE: Mike Carlson

10. Save the letter as "Twiest Letter" to your personal storage location.
11. Close the document.

Temporary Solutions: Creating a Memo From a Template

Temporary Solutions is a placement agency that provides local businesses with highly skilled temporary employees. In this exercise, you assume the role of Barb Pietro, head of accounting, and create a memo using the "Elegant Memo" template.

1. To launch the template:

CHOOSE: File, New

CLICK: "General Templates" hyperlink in the Task Pane

CLICK: Memos tab

DOUBLE-CLICK: Elegant Memo

2. Click on the top line next to "TO:" where it says "Click here and type name"
3. TYPE: All Accounting Department Employees
4. Complete the memo so that it includes the details below:

From: Barb Pietro

Subject: General Ledger Change

cc: Tony Maric

Delete the heading "How to Use This Template" and the paragraph that comes below it. PRESS: <a onClick="window.open('/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=gif:: ::/sites/dl/free/0072471026/26780/Ch01_Image2ho.gif','popWin', 'width=NaN,height=NaN,resizable,scrollbars');" href="#"><img valign="absmiddle" height="16" width="16" border="0" src="/olcweb/styles/shared/linkicons/image.gif"> (50.0K)</a> twice to reposition the insertion point.

5. Type the following text:

Office supplies that are intended for use in conjunction with a computer (floppy disks, printer ribbons, etc.) are now to be expensed under new account code 500-785-600, "IT Supplies". This policy will go into effect at the beginning of the next cycle. New document templates will be distributed by the end of the week. Please follow the instructions provided very carefully or call the help desk for assistance.

6. Save the document as "New Account Memo" to your personal storage location. At this point, the memo should appear similar to Figure 1.2.

Figure 1.2 "New Account Memo" document

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7. Print and then close the document.

Jan Dice: Editing an Existing Document

Jan Dice is an attorney with a new practice. In this exercise, you will assume the role of Jan as she edits and saves a letter to a client.

1. Open the WD01XTRA01 data file.
2. Save the document as "Mitchell Letter" to your personal storage location.
3. Change the court date to read July 20.

DOUBLE-CLICK: the "19" in the date.

TYPE: 20

4. Add the following paragraph to the document. Before typing, position the insertion point at the end of the second paragraph (to the right of the word "Thompson.")
5. PRESS: <a onClick="window.open('/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=gif:: ::/sites/dl/free/0072471026/26780/Ch01_Image2ho.gif','popWin', 'width=NaN,height=NaN,resizable,scrollbars');" href="#"><img valign="absmiddle" height="16" width="16" border="0" src="/olcweb/styles/shared/linkicons/image.gif"> (50.0K)</a>
6. TYPE: Ms. Mitchell, it is imperative that you are ready to make a plea at this time. We cannot stall any longer.

Your document should appear similar to Figure 1.3.

Figure 1.3 "Mitchell Letter" document

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7. Print, save, and then close the document.

Data File: WD01XTRA01 (40.0K)