102 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Termserms Learning Goals L L earning Goals G Terms access key active window cell dialog box launcher document template insertion point key tip badge maximized minimized on-demand tab presentation restoring ribbon spreadsheet windowed T T Learning Goals After completing this section, you will be able to: • Launch a Microsoft Offi ce application. • Describe features common to Microsoft Offi ce applications. • Explain the process of displaying multiple windows. Section 4.1 Starting Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Microsoft Offi ce is a software suite designed for home users, large and small businesses, and students. Methods of creating, retrieving, and saving fi les are consistent throughout the suite. Entering, editing, and formatting text have standard procedures. Steps for printing are also the same throughout the application. The help fi les built into the applications provide essential assistance. Opening the application of an offi ce suite is standard throughout the suite. Whenever the user starts one of these applications, templates for a new blank document, spreadsheet, or presentation appear. Another advantage of Microsoft Offi ce is the ability to open more than one application at a time. Then the user can view them on the same screen. Also, the user can have more than one document (spreadsheet or presentation) visible at a time to compare or edit. michaeljung/Shutterstock.com