7th Grade - Publisher Basics

Learning Targets

1. I can create text and shapes in Microsoft Publisher
2. I can save a file to a Flash Drive 
3. I can safely eject a Flash Drive 

FLASH DRIVES USE THE USB PORT
The flash drives we use swivel to open and close.

COMPUTER USAGE STEPS

• Turn computer on; wait for desktop to appear
• Insert flash drive into USB port
• Do your work
• Save your file to the flash drive with a new name
• Close your publication
• Do a Safe Eject on your flash drive
• Pull flash drive straight out
• Close all windows and programs
• Shut down

USING PUBLISHER

• Open a blank new document
• Insert a shape
• Resize the shape to make it larger or smaller, but maintain its proportions.
• Add text inside the square.
• Save your file to the flash drive using your full name and today's date as the filename.
• Close Publisher.
• Perform a SAFE EJECT to disconnect the flash drive.
• Connect the flash drive again and verify that your file was saved to it.
• Make any changes you want or begin creating your logo in Publisher.
• Save your file.
• Do a Safe Eject of the flash drive.
• Shut down your computer.