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Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will present a series of introductory online demonstrations in August to introduce people to various aspects of computer use and technology.

These how-to tutorials can be viewed on the Fort Bend County Libraries website – www.fortbend.lib.tx.us – by clicking on the “Classes and Events” tab, selecting “Virtual Programs,” and finding the virtual “class” on the dates listed.

Some of the topics includes multiple sub-topics, and participants can choose to view the whole series or the individual parts of their choice. The schedule for August is as follows:

 “MS Excel Survival Basics” – Monday, August 2 (pre-recorded video)

Learn the basics of using this spreadsheet software program, which features calculation tools that are helpful for financial and statistical needs. In this multi-part series, learn how to use different features of MS Excel, such as formulas, filters, tables and graphs, pivot tables, VLOOKUP function, and more.

“Making the Most of Your Library Card” – Tuesday, August 3 (pre-recorded video)

Get tips on how to make the most of a Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) card. Learn how to change your username, create alerts, and place and organize holds. If the library system does not have the selection you are looking for, discover how to request it from another library system or suggest that it be considered for purchase for FBCL’s collection.

“MS PowerPoint Survival Basics” – Monday, August 9 (pre-recorded video)

In FBCL’s “MS PowerPoint” series, learn the basics of using this slideshow-presentation software program. In this multi-part series, learn how to use different features of MS PowerPoint, such as creating slides, inserting text and pictures, and adding transitions and animations.

“MS Excel: Pivot Tables” – Thursday, August 12 (pre-recorded video)

In FBCL’s “MS Excel” series, learn the basics of using this spreadsheet software program, which features calculation tools that are helpful for financial and statistical needs. In the multi-part series, learn how to use different features of MS Excel, such as formulas, filters, tables and graphs, pivot tables, VLOOKUP function, and more. In this segment, learn how to utilize pivot tables.

The sessions are free and open to the public. To access these online tutorials, go to the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Classes & Events,” select “Virtual Programs,” and find the program on the date indicated. For more information, call the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).

For more Fort Bend County Libraries computer and technology tutorials, visit the library system’s YouTube channel -- https://bit.ly/FBCLYouTubeChannel.