Managing Files and applications
Completion requirements
This section introduces you to some fundamental concepts, basic technologies and popular programs that you will encounter when you start your studies. Your work will consist of files of various kinds. This section offers useful information about managing files.
Office Applications
Office 365
In addition or instead of offering access to separate Office applications, your institution might have a subscription to Microsoft Office 365, which is a cloud-based collaboration service that brings together a range of features:
- The latest Office desktop applications for up to 5 devices
- Includes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Note, plus many more
- Available on selected Android, iPhone and Windows phones
- Enables Office content viewing and editing on the go
- Exchange Online Mailbox
- Access your email, contacts and calendar
- Also from mobile devices
- Email Storage increased to 50GB
- Skype for Business (IM)
- Instant messaging, video and voice calls
Even if your institution doesn't offer Office 365, students are eligible for a free subscription.
This video explains how it works:
"Don't panic, it can be simple if explained well!" Omar, 1st-year student