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Online Tutorials
There are numerous tutorials
available online for free that offer computer
instruction.
Santa Monica Public Library
Online Tutorials*:
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or later to view.
To access
additional tutorials, click on a topic below or
simply scroll down the page.
Note: Clicking on the links below
will take you away from the Santa Monica Public
Library website.
Mouse Skills
New User Tutorial
Provides practice for using the mouse and basic
computer skills.
Mouserobics
Various exercises help you become proficient at
moving and clicking the mouse.
MouseProgram.com
Interactive lessons on how to hold and use the
mouse.
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Typing/Keyboarding Skills
Free Touch Typing Program
This online word-processing tutorial follows a
traditional typing program that builds on prior
lessons.
Power Typing
Games as well as traditional typing practice
exercises are available at this site, which is
appealing to all ages.
NimbleFingers
Clear text directions for hand placement and
rudimentary typing skills make this a good choice
for beginners.
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Using Email
Yahoo! Mail Help
Learn how to get more out of your Yahoo!
Mail Classic experience by
exploring the tutorials below.
Gmail Help Center
Comprehensive information on how to create and use
your Gmail account, including tips, features and
troubleshooting.
AOL Mail
Explore Help topics associated with using AOL,
including problems with signing into your AOL Mail.
MSN Hotmail - Windows Live ID
and Account Management Help
The Windows Live Account site is a one-stop shop
for all your account management needs, including
password reset and personal information management.
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Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint)
Microsoft Office
Online
Official Microsoft website offers free self-paced training
courses.
Microsoft Office -
Online Tutorials
The University of Wisconsin - Stout website
hosts information about training including tip sheets,
tutorials and printable web pages to meet a variety
of learning styles and needs.
Essential Microsoft
Office XP
This book includes a
set of tutorials to help pre-service and in-service
teachers learn the suite of applications included in
Microsoft Office XP
Baycon Group - Free Online Tutorials
Baycon Group provides
tutorials on a growing list of computer-related
topics. All tutorials are in depth, comprehensive,
online, and -- best of all -- absolutely free.
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