3. On line Help and On Line Tutorials

Definition -On-Line Help

Early computers had a Command Driven Interface, similar to the one below. These are very Help which is available in the form of information screens when using a computer program.

On-line help in most programs is accessed either by going to the Help menu option or by using the shortcut key F1. You can use the On-line Help like a book: a contents page, look at the index or by getting the programme to search for the topic on which you need help.

 

Some programmes like WORD allow you to access On-line Help files across the internet. But you musn't confuse on-line help with being on the internet.

 

Defintion - On-line Tutorials

A series of guided lessons on how to use a computer program. They teach you how to operate the package by leading you with simple examples The screen shot below is a tutorial in Fireworks you can access within the On-Line Help.

 

 

 

What you have to do!

Answer the following exercises.

1. Open up the online help in your spreadsheet package and ask it for help with moving or copying a formula. Write out a summary of what it tells you.
2. What is the difference between online help and an online tutorial?

 

 

What you should be able to do now!

• Explain the differences between on-line help and on-line tutorials.

• Access and use on-line help and on-line tutorials in applications packages you use.

 

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