Text Production: Useful Resources
Typing
10FastFingers
- Test & improve your typing speed
How to Type
- Boost your typing efficiency with these handy tools!
TypeRacer
- Award-winning online typing competition
Typing Test
- Check your typing skills in a minute
Microsoft Word and Other Word Processors
GCFGlobal: Formatting Text in Word
- Learn how to change the font, change font size, change font color, and change text alignment.
GCFGlobal: Word - Inspecting and Protecting Documents
- Learn about Word tools to help inspect and protect your document
GCFGlobal: Word Tables
- Learn about creating tables
Google Docs Cheat Sheet
- Write & collaborate on reports, project proposals, meeting notes, & more, right in your browser.
Google Docs Quick Reference Card
- Shortcuts, tips, and tricks
Google Docs Support Guides
- Google's support pages for Google Docs
Google Docs: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide
- Extensive guide to Google Docs for beginners
How to Use Google Docs - Beginners Tutorial
- This beginner-friendly YouTube tutorial walks you through all the essentials of using Google Docs, from organizing documents to advanced formatting techniques
How To Use Google Drive: User Guides & Tricks and Tips For Beginners
- A collection of user guides for Google Drive
How To Use The File Explorer on Windows 11
- YouTube video for beginners and seniors showing how to use the Windows file explorer in Windows 11.
LibreOffice
- A free equivalent of Microsoft Office that includes a word processing application (Writer) ais compatible with other major formats, including those used by Microsoft Office.
Word Quick Start Guide
- This guide helps new Word users learn the basics, save work on OneDrive/SharePoint, start with a blank document or template, and access files anywhere
Word Quick Tips
- In this GCFGlobal Tutorial, learn tips and tricks to create professional, polished documents
Courses
Alison.com
- Free online courses With certificates & diplomas. Over 1200 IT courses
Coursera
- Access 10,000+ courses, get guidance with Coursera Coach and earn recognized credentials
LinkedIn Learning
- Get guidance to develop the critical skills you need to advance your career. Requires a paid subscription
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC)
- A comprehensive list of MOOCs and free online courses.
Open University
- Over 1000 free short courses from the Open University