Practical for Microsoft Windows

1. Create File and Folders (Change icons and names of files and folders)

Steps:

Create a File/Folder:

Right-click on the desktop or in any folder.

Select New > Folder or create a new file using the respective software
(e.g., Word, Excel).

Name your folder or file.

Change Name:

Right-click the file or folder and select Rename.

Type a new name and press Enter.

Change Icon:

Right-click on the folder and select Properties.

Navigate to the Customize tab and click Change Icon.

Choose an icon from the list or browse for a custom icon file.

Click OK and then Apply.

2. Change Desktop Screen and Screen Saver (Change duration screen

saver)

Steps:

Change Desktop Screen:

Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize.

Under the Background section, choose Picture, Solid Color, or Slideshow.

Select or browse for your desired background and apply changes.

Change Screen Saver:

Go to Settings > Personalization > Lock Screen.

Scroll down and click Screen saver settings.

Choose a screen saver type, set the wait time, and click Apply.

3. Change Computer Date/Time and Time Zone

Steps:

Click on the Clock in the taskbar.

Select Adjust date and time.

Turn off Set time automatically if enabled.

Use the drop-down menus to adjust the date and time.

Scroll down to change the Time Zone from the list.

4. Understand Program Icons, File Icons, and Shortcut Icons

Explanation:

Program Icons: Represent installed applications (e.g., Chrome, Word).

File Icons: Represent specific files, differentiated by type (e.g., .docx for
Word, .jpg for images).

Shortcut Icons: Identified by a small arrow, these link to a program or file

without storing the actual content.

5. Change the Window Color

Steps:

Go to Settings > Personalization > Colors.

Under Choose your color, select Light, Dark, or Custom.

Scroll down to select accent colors for windows and borders.

Check or uncheck the Show accent color on Start, taskbar, and title bars
as needed.

6. Change Brightness and Contrast of Computer Screen

Steps:

Go to Settings > System > Display.

Adjust the Brightness slider.

For contrast, use Color filters under Accessibility or adjust via your
monitor's physical buttons.

7. Change Your Login Account Picture

Steps:

Go to Settings > Accounts > Your info.

Click Browse for one to upload a new photo or Camera to take one.

8. Change Display Settings

Steps:

Right-click on the desktop and select Display settings.

Adjust screen resolution, orientation, and scaling.

Click Apply to save changes.

9. Enable and Disable USB Drives

Steps:

Press Windows + R, type devmgmt.msc, and hit Enter to open Device

Manager.

Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers.

Right-click on a USB device and select Disable device or Enable device.

10. Uninstallation of Software

Steps:

Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features.

Select the software to uninstall and click Uninstall.

Follow on-screen prompts to complete the process.

11. Create a New User Account

Steps:

Go to Settings > Accounts > Family & other users.

Click Add someone else to this PC.

Follow the steps to create a new account (local or Microsoft-linked).

12. Install New Font

Steps:

Download a font file (usually .ttf or .otf format).

Right-click the font file and select Install or Install for all users.

13. Hide and Unhide Files and Folders

Steps:

To Hide:

Right-click on the file or folder and select Properties.

Check the Hidden box and click OK.

To Unhide:

Open File Explorer.

Go to View > Options > Change folder and search options.

Under the View tab, enable Show hidden files, folders, and drives.

14. Change Mouse Pointer

Steps:

Go to Settings > Devices > Mouse.

Click Additional mouse options.

Navigate to the Pointers tab and choose a new pointer style.

15. Use Gadgets on Desktop Screen

Gadgets are no longer supported in newer Windows versions. For

alternatives:

Use third-party software like Rainmeter or Widgets in Windows 11.

16. Understand Network Functions

Explanation:

Network Settings: Manage Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and VPN connections via

Settings > Network & Internet.

Sharing: Share files and printers over the network through Advanced
sharing settings.

17. Know the Hardware Details of Your Machine

Steps:

Press Windows + R, type dxdiag, and press Enter.

Review details like processor, RAM, and graphics card.

18. Understanding Taskbar Functions

Explanation:
Use the taskbar to access pinned apps, view running applications, and
manage notifications.

Right-click to customize properties like locking the taskbar or changing its

position.

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Microsoft Word Practicals

1. Create a Word File and Save with Password

Open Microsoft Word.

Create or edit a document.

Go to File > Save As.

Choose the location, and under the Save as type, select Word Document.

Click Tools (next to the Save button) and choose General Options.

Enter a password to open or modify the file and click OK.

Save the document.

2. Copy and Paste a Paragraph (15 lines)

Highlight the paragraph by clicking and dragging.

Press Ctrl + C to copy the content.

Place the cursor where you want to paste it and press Ctrl + V.

3. Use Find and Replace Options

Press Ctrl + H to open the Find and Replace window.

Enter the word/phrase in the Find what box.

Enter the replacement in the Replace with box.

Click Replace All or Replace for individual changes.

4. Create a Table and Merge Two or Three Cells

Go to Insert > Table and create a table.

Select the cells you want to merge.

Right-click and choose Merge Cells.

5. Use Mail Merge Function

Go to Mailings > Start Mail Merge and choose the document type.

Click Select Recipients > Type a New List or use an existing list.

Insert merge fields where needed using Insert Merge Field.

Click Finish & Merge > Edit Individual Documents.

6. Use Macro Function

Go to View > Macros > Record Macro.

Give the macro a name and assign it a button or shortcut key.

Perform the actions to be recorded.

Stop the recording by clicking Stop Recording.

7. Use AutoCorrect/Text Function

Go to File > Options > Proofing.

Click AutoCorrect Options.

Add text replacements in the Replace and With fields.

Click OK.

8. Use Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) Function

Go to Insert > Object.

Choose Create from File to link a file or embed an application (e.g., Excel).
Browse for the file and click OK.

9. Use Hyperlink Function

Highlight the text or object.

Press Ctrl + K or go to Insert > Link.

Enter the URL or select a file and click OK.

10. Use Header & Footer Function

Go to Insert > Header or Footer.

Choose a pre-designed format or create a custom header/footer.

Add the desired content.

11. Use Page Border & Watermark Function

For Page Border:

Go to Design > Page Borders.

Choose a style and click OK.

For Watermark:

Go to Design > Watermark.

Select a built-in watermark or create a custom one.

12. Use Page Setting Options

Go to Layout > Margins, Orientation, and Size to adjust the page settings.

13. Use Column Printing Options

Highlight the text.

Go to Layout > Columns and select the desired column format.

14. Design Your CV

Use templates from File > New or design manually.

Add headings (e.g., Education, Experience) and format with tables or text
boxes.

15. Count Statistics of the Document

Go to Review > Word Count to see details like word count, characters, and
paragraphs.

Microsoft Excel Practicals

1. Create an Excel File and Save with Password

Open Excel.

Create a spreadsheet and go to File > Save As.

Select a location, and under Tools, choose General Options.

Set a password and save.

2. Drag Numbers Through Fill Handle

Enter numbers in two or more consecutive cells.

Select the cells and drag the fill handle (bottom-right corner) down or
across.

3. Change Text Orientation

Select the cells.

Go to Home > Alignment > Orientation.

Choose a preset angle or customize.

4. Merge Cells Vertically and Horizontally

Select the cells.

Go to Home > Merge & Center and choose the merge option.

5. Write Two or More Lines in a Cell

Press Alt + Enter while typing to move to the next line in the same cell.

6. Use Conditional Formatting

Select the data range.

Go to Home > Conditional Formatting.

Apply a rule like color scales or data bars.

7. Use Data Validation

Select a range.

Go to Data > Data Validation.

Set validation criteria like numbers, lists, or dates.

8. Use Filters

Select the data range.

Go to Data > Filter and click the drop-down arrows to filter data.

9. Page Setting and Print Preview

Go to Page Layout > Page Setup.

Adjust settings and preview by pressing Ctrl + P.

10. Remove Duplicate Data

Select the range.

Go to Data > Remove Duplicates.

11. Freeze Rows and Columns

Go to View > Freeze Panes and select a freezing option.

12. Use Charts

Select data.

Go to Insert > Charts and choose a chart type.

13. Use Formulas

=SUM(): Adds values.

=AVERAGE(): Finds average.

=COUNT(): Counts numeric values.

=COUNTA(): Counts all non-empty cells.

=COUNTBLANK(): Counts blank cells.

=PROPER(): Capitalizes text.

=LOWER(): Converts text to lowercase.

=MAX(): Finds maximum value.

=MIN(): Finds minimum value.

=MATCH(): Finds a value's position.

=ROUND(): Rounds values.

=TRIM(): Removes extra spaces.

=NOW(): Shows current date and time.

=SQRT(): Finds square root.

=HLOOKUP() / VLOOKUP(): Finds data in rows/columns.

=IF(): Performs logical tests.

=COUNTIF(): Counts cells based on criteria.

Microsoft PowerPoint Practicals

1. Create a PowerPoint File and Save with Password

Open PowerPoint.

Create slides and go to File > Save As.

Select Tools > General Options, set a password, and save.

2. Use Table, Image, and Text on a Slide

Go to Insert and choose Table, Picture, or Text Box.

3. Use Audio and Video Files

Go to Insert > Audio or Video and select a file.

4. Understand Different Slide Views

Use View to switch between Normal, Outline, Slide Sorter, and Reading
View.

5. Move Slides with Mouse Click and Timer

Go to Transitions and uncheck On Mouse Click.

Set a timer under After.

6. Use Different Slide Transitions

Go to Transitions and choose effects like Fade or Wipe.

7. Apply Animations to Slide Objects

Select an object and go to Animations.

Choose an animation like Fly In or Pulse.

8. Use Different Slide Designs and Templates

Go to Design and select a theme or template.

9. Use Header and Footers

Go to Insert > Header & Footer.

Add text or dates.

10. Convert PowerPoint File into Video

Go to File > Export > Create a Video.

Set quality and timings, then export.

11. Create an Attractive PPT Using All Above Functions

Combine designs, animations, transitions, audio, video, and charts for a

professional presentation.