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Introduction To MS Office

Microsoft Office is a closed-source software suite containing applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Skype. It was first launched by Bill Gates in 1990 after the launch of Windows. The original version contained Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Word is used for creating text files, Excel for spreadsheets and calculations, and PowerPoint for presentations. Additional applications include Access for database management, Outlook for email and calendars, OneNote for notes, Publisher for desktop publishing, and Skype for video conferencing.

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Introduction To MS Office

Microsoft Office is a closed-source software suite containing applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Skype. It was first launched by Bill Gates in 1990 after the launch of Windows. The original version contained Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Word is used for creating text files, Excel for spreadsheets and calculations, and PowerPoint for presentations. Additional applications include Access for database management, Outlook for email and calendars, OneNote for notes, Publisher for desktop publishing, and Skype for video conferencing.

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Introduction to MS Office

Microsoft Office is a closed-source software office suite containing different applications. It was first
launched by Bill Gates on 19th November 1990 soon after the launch of Microsoft Windows.

The first version of MS Office Contained MS Word, MS Excel & MS PowerPoint. While these are called
Applications, Microsoft Office is called Software.

The list of Applications launched by MS Office are as follows:

MS Word- First launched in 1983.


Main Function-Creating text files.
MS Excel-First launched in 1985.
Main Function-Creating Spreadsheets.
MS PowerPoint-First launched in 1987.
Main Function-Creating Presentations.
MS Access- First launched in 1992.
Main Function-Database Management.
MS Outlook-First launched in 1997.
Main Function-Emailing & Work Calendar.
MS OneNote-First launched in 2003.
Main Function-Keeping Notes.
MS Publisher-First launched in 1991.
Main Function-Desktop Publishing.
Skype-First launched in 2003.
Main Function-Video Conferencing.

MS Office -MS Word


Microsoft Word is the most convenient software used for creating text files. These text files can be
edited and transferred from the author to others and edited by them too

MS Office-MS Excel
MS Excel is used for processing the data that is in tabular form and then performing mathematical
functions on it to analyze it. MS Excel performs the following basic functions:

MS Excel
is majorly utilized for making spreadsheets.
In MS Excel, there are rows and columns. The intersection of rows and columns forms a cell.
The unique functions that MS Excel has are Formulas & Data. Users can perform the formula on

MS Office -MS PowerPoint


MS PowerPoint is an application that provides the user to work with slides and runs a slideshow.
PowerPoint mainly comprises slides for making the presentation.
One can decide the sequence of the slide, layout, design, add media to the slides & can also perform
other word processing functions like font change, size change, etc
MS Office – Microsoft Outlook
The MS Outlook application is a Personal Information Manager or in simple words, it is a form of a
personal organizer like managing dates, tasks, and others.

MS Office – Microsoft Publisher


Microsoft Publisher is a Desktop Publishing Application and works as an entry-level Graphic Design
application.

MS Office – Microsoft Access


Microsoft Access functions as a Database Management System (DBMS).

MS Office – Skype
Skype is one of the most commonly used applications for electronic telecommunication through Video
Chats and Voice Calls between Computers, Tablets, Mobiles, and even through devices like Xbox One.

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