Microsoft Applications
Microsoft Office refers to a suite (or collection) of software applications that are used in many business and educational settings. It includes many different applications, but we will focus on three: Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
There are two versions of each application. There is a version that is accessed through a web browser, and there is a version that is installed on your computer. The versions that can be installed on your computer have more features than the online versions, but the online versions are still quite powerful and will be adequate for many tasks.
Both versions are available to all Parkland students.
For access to Microsoft 365 applications, click on go.parkland.edu. You may click on the name of the app for access to the web based version or you can install Microsoft Office suite by clicking on the "Install Office" button located towards the top right of the screen.
For more detailed instructions, go to Parkland's Knowledge Base article: Office 365 - Installing or Accessing Online (Windows and Mac)
Word
Microsoft Word is word-processing software. This is the application you will most likely use for courses that require you to write papers.
To use Word, click on the Start menu and scroll down to find Word, then click on it.
The link below will take you to a LinkedIn Learning* video course that shows and explains the basics of getting started with Word.
*LinkedIn Learning is a website devoted to educational videos, and using it is free for Parkland students, faculty, and staff.
Learning World | Desktop
PowerPoint
PowerPoint is presentation software that is used to highlight key points and give your audience something visual to help understand the presentation.
At some point in pursuing your college degree or certificate, you will likely be asked to give a presentation using PowerPoint.
The link below will take you to a LinkedIn Learning* video course that explains and demonstrates PowerPoint fundamentals.
PowerPoint Essential Training
* LinkedIn Learning is a website devoted to educational videos, and using it is free for Parkland students, faculty, and staff.
