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Course Title: Mastering Windows, Task Manager (Performance Tab) and Microsoft Word
(Home Tab)

Section 1: Windows Features and Settings

Creating a Folder:

Right-click and choose "New" > "Folder" to create a new folder.

Installing New Languages:

Open Settings > Time & Language > Language & Region to add new languages.

Changing the Hour:

Go to Settings > Time & Language > Date & Time to adjust the system time.

Show Tab and Sort by:

Show

When you right-click in an open folder in File Explorer, you'll see an option called view. This
is where you can modify how the contents of the folder are displayed. Here are the main
options you can find under show:

1. Icon View Options:

a. Small Icons: Displays files and folders as small icons.
b. Medium Icons: Displays files and folders as medium-sized icons.
c. Large Icons: Displays files and folders as large icons for better visibility.
d. Extra Large Icons: Displays files and folders as extra-large icons, helpful for
quick previews of images or other media.

2. Details: Displays your files in a detailed list, including information like file name,
date modified, type, and size.
 3. List: Displays files and folders in a simple list with their names, without additional
details.
4. Tiles: Shows your files as large tiles with their names and types displayed next to
the icons.
5. Content: Similar to Details, but it also shows previews of the content of files (e.g.,
document snippets, image previews).
6. Show Library: Toggles the visibility of libraries in the navigation pane (like
Documents, Pictures, Music, etc.).

These options allow you to customize the way files and folders are displayed in File
Explorer, making it easier to manage your content based on your needs.

Sort by

When you right-click in File Explorer, you'll also see the Sort by option. This lets you
organize the files and folders in a folder based on different criteria. Here are the main
sorting options:

1. Name: Sorts files and folders alphabetically (from A to Z or Z to A).

2. Date Modified: Sorts files based on the date they were last modified (earliest to
latest or latest to earliest).
3. Type: Sorts files by their type (e.g., .txt, .jpg, .pdf, etc.).
4. Size: Sorts files by size (smallest to largest or largest to smallest).
5. Ascending/Descending: You can toggle between ascending and descending order
for any of the sort criteria.

When you use the Sort by option, it allows you to quickly organize files in your folder based
on your preference (whether you want to see the largest files first, most recently modified
files, or files alphabetically).

How to Use "Show" and "Sort by"

1. Right-click inside a folder in File Explorer.
2. To change how the files are displayed, hover over Show in the context menu and
choose one of the display options (e.g., Small Icons, Details, List, etc.).
3. To sort the files, hover over Sort by in the context menu and select your desired
sorting option (e.g., Name, Date Modified, Size, etc.).
4. After selecting the sort option, you can further fine-tune it by choosing either
Ascending or Descending.
By using these options, you can quickly customize the way you view and organize files in
File Explorer, making file management more efficient.

Display Settings and Personalize

Display Settings

When you right-click on the desktop and choose "Display Settings" (Display settings), it
opens the Display Settings menu in Windows Settings. This allows you to adjust various
visual and screen-related settings on your computer, such as the display resolution,
orientation, multiple monitors, and scaling options.

Here are the key options in Display Settings:

Key Options in Display Settings:

1. Display Resolution:
a. Adjust the resolution of your screen. The higher the resolution, the sharper
and more detailed the images and text will appear.
b. For example, you can change it from 1920x1080 (Full HD) to 1280x720 (HD) if
you prefer a lower resolution.
2. Display Orientation:
a. You can change the screen orientation between Landscape and Portrait.
This is useful if you're using a monitor in portrait mode (for example, for
coding or reading long documents).
3. Multiple Displays:
a. If you have more than one monitor connected, you can configure how they
behave. Options include:
i. Extend display: Use both monitors as one continuous screen.
ii. Duplicate display: Show the same screen on both monitors.
iii. Second screen only: Display content only on the second monitor.
4. Scaling:
a. Adjust the size of text, apps, and other items on the screen. This is useful if
you have a high-resolution display (such as a 4K screen) and find text too
small to read comfortably.
b. For example, you can set the scaling to 100%, 125%, 150%, etc.
5. Advanced Display Settings:
a. If you need more detailed adjustments, you can access additional settings
like refresh rate and color calibration.
Personalize

When you right-click on the desktop and choose " Personalize" (Personalize), you are
taken to the Personalization settings in Windows Settings, which allow you to change
various visual aspects of the desktop, such as wallpaper, themes, colors, and screen
saver.

Key Options in Personalize:

1. Background:
a. Allows you to change your desktop wallpaper. You can select an image from
the default collection or browse your computer for your own pictures.
b. You can also choose a solid color or a slideshow of multiple images.
2. Colors:
a. Customize the color of various elements in Windows, such as the taskbar,
Start menu, and window borders.
b. You can choose from a predefined color palette or use custom colors.
3. Lock Screen:
a. This section lets you change the background image for the lock screen (the
screen shown when your PC is locked). You can choose a picture, slideshow,
or Windows Spotlight (daily background images from Microsoft).
4. Themes:
a. You can select a theme, which includes a combination of desktop wallpaper,
color scheme, sounds, and other visual settings.
b. There are several predefined themes, but you can also create your own
custom theme.
5. Fonts:
a. You can adjust font settings and manage installed fonts. This is more useful
for advanced customization but can help if you want to change how text
looks in Windows.
6. Start Menu & Taskbar:
a. Change settings related to the Start menu and taskbar, such as resizing
them, changing their color, or adding additional shortcuts.
7. Screen Saver:
a. Set a screen saver that activates after a certain period of inactivity. You can
choose from built-in options or browse for a custom screen saver.
How to Access " Display Settings " and " Personalize":
1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop (on an empty space).
2. To open Display Settings, click on " Display Settings " (Display Settings).
3. To open the Personalization settings, click on " Personalize" (Personalize).

Both of these options allow you to customize the visual appearance of your Windows
desktop to suit your preferences, from adjusting display settings to personalizing the
background and themes.

Drag and Drop

Dragging Files and Placing Them in a Folder (Drag and Drop)

Drag and Drop is a simple and efficient way to move files around in Windows using your
mouse.

Steps to Drag and Drop a File:

1. Select the File:

a. Click and hold the left mouse button on the file or folder that you want to
move.
2. Drag the File:
a. While holding the left mouse button, move the cursor to the location where
you want to place the file (for example, into a folder or another location on
your desktop).
3. Drop the File:
a. When the file is over the destination folder (or location), release the left
mouse button to drop the file into the folder.
b. If you drag the file to the Taskbar or Start Menu, you might create a shortcut.

Alternative: Dragging into the Folder Using File Explorer

• Open File Explorer and locate both the file and the folder you want to move it to.
• Drag the file from one window and drop it into the target folder in the second
window.
Note on File Types:
• When you drag and drop a file, you are essentially moving the file if it's on the
same drive or copying it if it's from one drive to another. To move it between drives,
press and hold the Ctrl key while dragging the file.
File deleting

Deleting a File

When you want to delete a file, there are several ways to do so:

Steps to Delete a File:

1. Select the File:

a. Click on the file or folder you want to delete to highlight it.
2. Delete the File:
a. Right-click on the file and select Delete.
b. Or, you can press the Delete key on your keyboard after selecting the file.
c. Another option is to drag the file to the Recycle Bin on the desktop.

After deleting, the file moves to the Recycle Bin, where it can be restored (if needed).

Emptying the Recycle Bin:

• If you want to permanently delete the file (remove it from the Recycle Bin), right-
click on the Recycle Bin and select Empty Recycle Bin.

Restoring a Deleted File from the Recycle Bin

If you accidentally deleted a file, you can easily restore it from the Recycle Bin as long as
the file hasn't been permanently deleted.

Steps to Restore a File:

1. Open the Recycle Bin:
a. Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop to open it.
2. Find the Deleted File:
a. Browse the files in the Recycle Bin to locate the file(s) you want to restore.
3. Restore the File:
a. Right-click on the file you want to restore and select Restore.
b. The file will be restored to its original location on your system.
Alternatively, you can drag the file out of the Recycle Bin and place it in a different folder.

Additional Tips:

• To Delete Multiple Files:

 o Hold down the Ctrl key and click on multiple files to select them, then press
Delete to move them all to the Recycle Bin.
o Alternatively, you can drag multiple files into the Recycle Bin.
• To Permanently Delete Without Using the Recycle Bin:
o Select the file, hold down the Shift key, and press Delete. This will
permanently remove the file without placing it in the Recycle Bin.

Shortcuts

Basic File Management Shortcuts

1. Ctrl + C – Copy: Copies the selected file, text, or item to the clipboard. You can then
paste it elsewhere using Ctrl + V.
2. Ctrl + X – Cut: Cuts the selected file, text, or item and moves it to the clipboard. You
can then paste it using Ctrl + V.
3. Ctrl + V – Paste: Pastes the item from the clipboard to the current location.
4. Delete - Delete (Move to Recycle Bin): Deletes the selected file or item, moving it
to the Recycle Bin. To permanently delete, you need to empty the Recycle Bin.
5. Shift + Delete - Permanently Delete: Deletes the selected file or item without
sending it to the Recycle Bin (permanent deletion).
6. Ctrl + Z – Undo: Reverses the last action. For example, if you accidentally delete a
file, pressing Ctrl + Z will undo the deletion.
7. Ctrl + Y – Redo: Redoes an action that was undone using Ctrl + Z.

Window and Application Management Shortcuts

1. Alt + Tab - Switch Between Open Applications: Quickly switches between open
programs or windows. Hold Alt and press Tab repeatedly to cycle through the apps.
2. Windows + D - Show Desktop: Minimizes all open windows and shows the
desktop. Press again to restore the windows.
3. Windows + E - Open File Explorer: Opens a new File Explorer window, where you
can browse your files and folders.
4. Alt + F4 - Close Window: Closes the currently active window or application.
5. Ctrl + Shift + Esc - Open Task Manager: Opens Task Manager, allowing you to
monitor running applications, processes, and system performance.
Text Editing Shortcuts

1. Ctrl + A - Select All: Selects everything in the current document, window, or

application.
2. Ctrl + B – Bold: Makes the selected text bold.
3. Ctrl + I – Italic: Makes the selected text italicized.
4. Ctrl + U – Underline: Underlines the selected text.
5. Ctrl + Shift + L - Create a Bullet List: Creates a bulleted list (works in most text
editors).
6. Ctrl + F – Find: Opens the "Find" dialog box to search for a specific word or phrase
within the document or webpage.
7. Ctrl + H - Find and Replace: Opens the "Find and Replace" dialog to search for a
word and replace it with another.
8. Ctrl + K - Insert Hyperlink: Inserts a hyperlink at the cursor’s current location in a
text document.
9. Ctrl + Shift + > / < - Increase/Decrease Font Size: Increases or decreases the font
size in many text editors or word processors.

Desktop Navigation Shortcuts

1. Windows + L - Lock Computer: Locks the computer, requiring a password or PIN to

log back in.
2. Windows + M - Minimize All Windows: Minimizes all open windows to show the
desktop.
3. Windows + Arrow Keys (Left/Right/Up/Down) - Snap Windows: Quickly moves
and resizes windows. For example, Windows + Left Arrow will snap the window to
the left side of the screen, while Windows + Up Arrow maximizes it.
4. Ctrl + Shift + N - Create New Folder: Creates a new folder in File Explorer.

Browser Shortcuts

1. Ctrl + T - Open New Tab: Opens a new tab in the browser.

2. Ctrl + W - Close Tab: Closes the current tab in the browser.
3. Ctrl + Shift + T - Reopen Closed Tab: Reopens the last closed tab in the browser.
4. Ctrl + R / F5 - Refresh Page: Refreshes the current webpage in the browser.
System Shortcuts

1. Windows + I - Open Settings: Opens the Settings window for managing system
configurations.
2. Windows + S - Open Search: Opens the Search bar to find files, applications, or
settings on your PC.
3. Windows + P - Project Screen: Opens the projection options to extend or duplicate
your display (useful for connecting to external monitors).

Other Useful Shortcuts

1. F2 - Rename File: Select a file and press F2 to rename it.

2. F5 – Refresh: Refreshes the content of the currently open window or application.
3. Windows + Tab - Task View: Opens the Task View, showing all open windows and
allowing you to switch between them.

Why Use Shortcuts?

• Speed: You can perform tasks more quickly without moving your hands from the
keyboard to the mouse.
• Efficiency: Shortcuts help you navigate your computer faster, especially when
working with documents or managing files.
• Ergonomics: Using the keyboard often reduces strain from excessive mouse usage.

Section 2: Microsoft Word - Home Tab

Overview:

• The Home tab in Microsoft Word contains essential tools for text formatting and
organization. This section explains each group of tools and their applications in
detail.

Key Components:

• Clipboard Group:
o Cut (Ctrl+X): Removes selected content and places it in the clipboard.
o Copy (Ctrl+C): Copies selected content to the clipboard.
o Paste (Ctrl+V): Inserts clipboard content into the document.
 o Format Painter: Copies formatting (e.g., font size, style) from one section of
text to another.
• Font Group:
o Font Family: Choose the typeface (e.g., Arial, Times New Roman).
o Font Size: Adjust the size of the text.
o Increase/Decrease Font Size: Quickly change font size using shortcut
buttons.
o Bold (Ctrl+B): Makes text thicker and darker.
o Italic (Ctrl+I): Slants the text.
o Underline (Ctrl+U): Adds a line below the text.
o Strikethrough: Draws a line through text.
o Subscript (Ctrl+=): Lowers text below the baseline (e.g., H₂O).
o Superscript: Raises text above the baseline (e.g., X²).
o Text Highlight Color: Highlights text with a background color.
o Font Color: Changes the color of the text.
• Paragraph Group:
o Alignment: Aligns text to the left, center, right, or justifies it across the page.
o Line Spacing: Adjusts the amount of space between lines.
o Bullets and Numbering: Adds bulleted or numbered lists.
o Decrease/Increase Indent: Adjusts the left and right indentation of
paragraphs.
o Sort: Sorts text alphabetically or numerically.
o Shading: Applies a background color (shading) to paragraphs.
o Clear Formatting: Removes all formatting from selected text.
• Styles Group:
o Predefined text styles for headings, titles, and normal text.
o Quick Styles: Allows you to apply a style to selected text.
o Modify Style: Allows you to adjust or create custom styles for consistency
across a document.
• Editing Group:
o Find (Ctrl+F): Locates specific words or phrases in the document.
o Replace (Ctrl+H): Replaces words or phrases with alternatives.
o Select: Quickly selects text or objects in the document.

Practical Application:

• By mastering the Home tab, you can:

• Create professional-looking documents.
 • Save time with quick formatting tools.
• Enhance the readability and visual appeal of your content.

Section 3: Windows Task Manager - Performance Tab

Overview:

The Performance tab in Windows Task Manager is a powerful tool for monitoring your
computer's resource usage. This section will guide you through its features and
demonstrate how to interpret the displayed data effectively.

Key Components:

1. CPU:
a. Displays the current usage percentage of the processor.
b. Shows additional information such as speed, cores, and uptime.

Example: For a PC with an Intel Core i5-6500 @ 3.20GHz, the CPU section will show:

c. Speed: Indicates the current operating frequency, in this case, 3.20GHz.

d. Cores: This processor has 4 physical cores, meaning it can handle 4 tasks
simultaneously.
e. Threads: May show more threads if hyper-threading is enabled, simulating
additional cores.
f. Uptime: Tracks how long the PC has been running since the last restart.
2. Memory:
a. Displays total, used, and available RAM.
b. For this example, the PC has 8GB of RAM:
i. In Use: Shows the memory currently being used by applications and
the system.
ii. Available: Indicates the amount of free or standby memory ready for
use.
3. Disk:
a. Tracks read and write speeds for storage drives.
b. Shows the active time percentage.
 Feature SSD (Solid State Drive) HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
Speed Faster read/write speeds, Slower read/write speeds due to
resulting in quick boot times and mechanical parts.
fast file transfers.
Durability More durable in terms of physical Better for long-term use in stable
shock and drop resistance due to environments without physical
no moving parts. shock; can handle large volumes
of data over time.
Noise No noise due to lack of moving Generates noise from spinning
parts. disks and moving read/write
heads.
Capacity Available in capacities ranging Generally, offers larger capacities
from 120GB to several TBs, but at a lower cost (up to several TBs),
higher capacities tend to be more making it ideal for bulk storage.
expensive.
Data Data is less fragmented because Performance can degrade due to
Fragmentation of the way SSDs manage data, fragmentation as data is spread
leading to faster performance across the disk in non-contiguous
over time. spaces.
Use Case Ideal for systems requiring speed Suitable for bulk storage, backup
and durability, such as laptops, solutions, and environments
gaming PCs, and high- where cost-effective large
performance computing. capacity is needed, especially
when physical damage is unlikely.

Practical Application:

By understanding the Performance tab, you can:

• Diagnose system slowdowns.

• Identify resource-hungry programs.
• Optimize system performance effectively.