Intro to Mac OS: Get Around Your Mac Efficiently
Class Details
Length of class: three hours
Price per person: $99
Version covered:
Description
In this three-hour session, you will gain skills vital to using your Mac effectively, including using the mouse and keyboard, working with windows, launching applications, creating and saving documents, creating new folders and the basics of using applications and the Web.
Prerequisites
This class is designed for new computer users or those new to a Mac computer. No prior computer experience is necessary.
Outline
Exploring the Desktop
- the Desktop icons
- the menu bar and Dock
- the Apple menu
Using a Window
- opening and closing windows
- moving and resizing windows
- zoom, minimize and restore
- switching between open windows
- changing views
Working with Files and Folders
- navigating local and network storage locations
- creating new folders
- renaming, moving and copying files
- moving files to and restoring from the Trash
- searching for files
Using Applications
- launching and quitting applications
- creating and saving documents
- opening and printing documents
- basic text editing techniques
- typing and editing text
- selecting text
- cut and paste
- undo
- force quitting a frozen application
Connecting to the network and Internet
- wired vs wireless
- browsing the Web
Upcoming Dates
There are no dates for this course currently on the schedule.