Sometimes it feels as if computers can do anything — except tell you how to use them. And there’s so much to learn: new programs, new versions of programs, and new uses for programs that people expect you to know already.
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Many times, you’re on your own, Would it help if somebody explained? At your desk? Slowly, with pictures? And with exercises you could do at your own speed? For free?
Use the links below to get free Training courses on Office Online that will clue you in. There are more than 150 courses at Office Online, but these are good ones to start with if you’re starting from scratch.
Create your first Excel workbook
Get to know Excel formulas
Get to know Visio
Visio shapes basics
Get to know Access
Get to know OneNote
Outlook address basics
Get to know your Inbox
Get to know your Calendar
Get started with FrontPage
Get started with PowerPoint
Get started with Publisher
Start editing in Word
What's XML?
What are hyperlinks?
Clip art basics
Security basics
Research basics
How to get training
Office Online requires Internet access. How do you know whether you have Internet access? If you’re reading this, you do. For times when you aren't connected to the Internet, you can download shorter Microsoft PowerPoint versions of training courses to study on your own computer.
You can see all the courses available at the Training home page. Whether you’re trying to catch up or keep up, there’s plenty of help close at hand. And if you don’t see what you want, please ask for it. “Send Us Your Comments” — it’s under Support and Feedback on the left side of that page.