Overview of Differences Between Windows 10 and 11

Module 2.1: Overview of Differences Between Windows 10 and 11 Microsoft introduced the Windows 11 operating system in October 2021. Since then, millions of PC users have pondered whether they should upgrade to Windows 11 or stick with Windows 10. In the first edition of our course, released four months after the arrival of Windows 11, we counseled that there was no urgency to quickly switch over to Windows 11 because Microsoft pledged to support Windows 10 with regular updates until at least October 2025. we also said we had not encountered any compelling new features that made us want to rush out and upgrade. Nor were there any serious accessibility problems that would compel us to avoid upgrading. In short, we concluded that, whatever your decision, it didn’t much matter at that time.

Keyboard Help

Module 2.2: Keyboard Help All three screenreader programs have this feature which helps you learn the functions of important keys on your computer by putting you in a temporary help mode. This is a safe way to explore your keyboard, so that you don’t inadvertently execute unwanted functions. For example, if you press your Delete key, your screenreader will identify the key and say what it does rather than actually delete something. If you have just acquired a new laptop, this is especially useful because the location of a number of important keys (Insert, Delete, Home, End, Page up, Page down, Applications key) varies by laptop model. Key locations are more standardized on desktop keyboards. Pressing Insert 1 on the number row toggles Keyboard Help on and off with all screenreaders. When

The Desktop

Module 2.3: The Desktop When you boot up your computer, the Desktop is displayed once the startup process is complete. The Desktop includes a set of icons which take up most of the screen, and a Taskbar that spans a bottom strip of the screen.

• Desktop Icons (54 min)
• The Taskbar (18 min)
• The System Tray, Including Customization (37 min)
• Time and Date (5 min)
• Powering Off Your Computer (17 min)

Accessing Commands

Module 2.4: Accessing Commands On a Windows PC with Microsoft Office, commands are accessed and executed in several ways. They can be found in the ribbon system of menus, introduced in Office 2007. One can also access a number of commonly used commands and settings with context menus accessed using the Applications key. Shortcut keys can be used for quickly executing commands. Common examples from earlier in this Module are Control C, Control X, and Control V for copying, cutting, and pasting files, respectively. Once you navigate to commands via the ribbons or context menus, some commands can be executed by pressing Enter or the Spacebar. Others require that you open a dialog box or submenu and navigate through to modify settings, enter information, and/or execute commands.

• Types of Menus (5 min)
• Ribbons and the Importance of Keeping Them Expanded (21 min)
• Having Problems with the Ribbons Try Command Search with Alt Q (20 min)
• Drop-Down Menus (5 min)
• Context Menus (14 min)
• Submenus (6 min)
• Dialog Boxes (5 min)
• Dialog Box Elements (33 min)
• Multi-page dialog Boxes (9 min)

Initial Settings To Modify

Module 2.5: Initial Settings To Modify If you just purchased your shiny new computer, there are several settings you will want to modify. The first ten in this module are important for making your computer work effectively. These are the factory defaults related to showing deletion confirmations, unhiding file extensions, turning off Protected view for Office files received as email attachments or downloaded from the Internet. In addition, if you have a laptop, switching the FN key to classic functionality and disabling the Touchpad will make your life much easier. You will also need to connect to the Internet via a local Wi-fi network. It is a good idea to examine which apps run automatically upon startup to enable appropriate ones and disable unnecessary ones. In situations where you ne

• Showing Deletion Confirmations (12 min)
• Unhiding File Extensions (13 min)
• Disabling Protected View for Office Applications (24 min)
• Switching the FN Key to Classic Function Key Use on a Laptop (27 min)
• Disabling the Touchpad on a Laptop (24 min)
• Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network (16 min)
• Changing the Control Panel View to Icons View (8 min)
• Options for Opening File Explorer (26 min)
• Desktop Shortcuts for System Folders (16 min)
• Changing Default Programs (5 min)
• Windows 10 (36 min)
• Windows 11 (26 min)
• Enabling Disabling Startup Apps (29 min)
• Turning Off the File Path Display in the Title Bar (14 min)
• Turning Off the Backstage View in Office Applications (11 min)
• Enabling Control S to open the Classic Save as dialog in Office Applications (9 min)
• Enabling the Windows 10 Startup Sound (12 min)

File Management Basics

Module 2.6: File Management Basics File Explorer is the Windows application for file management. Use it to navigate through your files and folders, as well as organize them.

• The Folder Structure of Your Computer (64 min)
• Creating Folders, Selecting, Copying, Cutting and Pasting Files (33 min)
• Deleting Files, Folders, and Using the Recycle Bin (19 min)
• Folder Views (5 min)
• Details View (34 min)
• Large Icons View (9 min)
• Changing Views (32 min)
• Sorting Files Within Views (18 min)
• Folder Tree Views (7 min)

Text Reading, Navigation and Editing

Module 2.7: Text Reading, Navigation and Editing

• Reading and Navigating Text (11 min)
• Selection and Editing (14 min)
• Understanding Cursor Logic When Editing (25 min)

Opening Applications and Individual Files

Module 2.8: Opening Applications and Individual Files There are several ways to open applications and individual files. One way to open an application installed on your computer is to press the Windows key to bring up the Start menu where you first land in a search box. Begin typing the name of the application until you hear its full name, and then press Enter to open it. To open an existing file previously created in an application, navigate to that file in whichever folder it is located and press Enter. The file will open in its default program. Files with a.docx file extension will open in Word, files with a.xlsx extension will open in Excel, and files with a.PPTX extension will open in PowerPoint.

• Desktop Shortcuts for Files, Folders and Applications (29 min)
• Creating Shortcut Keys for Opening Programs (16 min)

Additional Useful Windows Features

Module 2.9: Additional Useful Windows Features

• Tips for Finding Your Files, Including Recent Office Files (33 min)
• Copying File Paths (18 min)
• Identifying the Version of Your Software (26 min)
• Quick Settings in Windows 11 (21 min)
• Managing Notifications (9 min)
• Managing Notifications in Windows 10 (33 min)
• Managing Notifications in Windows 11 (22 min)
• The Windows Clipboard (17 min)

Microsoft Office Topics

Module 2.10: Microsoft Office Topics This module covers a number of topics that are applicable across either the full suite of Microsoft Office applications, or at least two of them. These features can greatly boost your productivity.

• Saving Office Documents (7 min)
• The Save as dialog (44 min)
• Changing the Default Folder Location for Saving Microsoft Office Files (25 min)
• 1 Autosaving Office 365 Files in OneDrive (21 min)
• The Quick Access Toolbar (67 min)
• AutoText in Word and Outlook (39 min)
• Password-Protecting a File (43 min)
• Microsoft Office Accessibility Checker (34 min)
• Dictation in Word and Outlook 365 (22 min)