RELEASE NOTES
TestOut Desktop Pro Plus–English 4.1.x
Modified 2019-09-30
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Contents
Overview .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Version 4.1.24 Release (September 2019) ............................................................................................................ 4
Exams ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
Version 4.1.23 Release (September 2019) ............................................................................................................ 4
Simulations.................................................................................................................................................... 4
Version 4.1.22 Release (August 2019) .................................................................................................................. 4
Simulations.................................................................................................................................................... 4
Text Lessons .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Version 4.1.21 Release (August 2019) .................................................................................................................. 5
Simulations.................................................................................................................................................... 5
Version 4.1.20 Release (July 2019) ....................................................................................................................... 5
Simulations.................................................................................................................................................... 5
Exams ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
Version 4.1.19 Release (February 2019) ............................................................................................................... 6
Simulations.................................................................................................................................................... 6
Text Lessons .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Exams ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
Version 4.1.18 Release (January 2019) ................................................................................................................. 7
Entire course ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Simulations.................................................................................................................................................... 7
Exams ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Version 4.1.17 Release (December 2018) ............................................................................................................. 7
Simulations.................................................................................................................................................... 7
Version 4.1.16 Release (December 2018) ............................................................................................................. 8
Entire course ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Videos and Simulations ................................................................................................................................. 8
Exams ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
Version 4.1.15 Release (October 2018) ................................................................................................................ 8
Entire course ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Simulations.................................................................................................................................................... 8
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Version 4.1.14 Release (October 2018) ................................................................................................................ 9
Entire course ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Simulations.................................................................................................................................................... 9
Version 4.1.13 Release (October 2018) ................................................................................................................ 9
Entire course ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Simulations.................................................................................................................................................... 9
Version 4.1.12 Release (September 2018) .......................................................................................................... 10
Simulations.................................................................................................................................................. 10
Version 4.1.11 Release (September 2018) .......................................................................................................... 10
Entire course ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Simulations.................................................................................................................................................. 10
Version 4.1.10 Release (September 2018) .......................................................................................................... 10
Simulations.................................................................................................................................................. 10
Version 4.1.9 Release (September 2018) ............................................................................................................ 10
Simulations.................................................................................................................................................. 10
Version 4.1.8 Release (September 2018) ............................................................................................................ 11
Simulations.................................................................................................................................................. 11
Version 4.1.7 Release (September 2018) ............................................................................................................ 11
Videos and Simulations ............................................................................................................................... 11
Version 4.1.6 Release (September 2018) ............................................................................................................ 11
Entire course ............................................................................................................................................... 11
Version 4.1.5 Release (August 2018) .................................................................................................................. 12
Entire course ............................................................................................................................................... 12
Version 4.1.4 Release (August 2018) .................................................................................................................. 12
Entire course ............................................................................................................................................... 12
Version 4.1.3 Release (June 2018) ...................................................................................................................... 12
Entire course ............................................................................................................................................... 12
Version 4.1.2 Release (April 2018) ...................................................................................................................... 13
Entire course ............................................................................................................................................... 13
Videos and Simulations ............................................................................................................................... 13
Version 4.1.1 Release (January 2018) ................................................................................................................. 14
Entire course ............................................................................................................................................... 14
Videos and Simulations ............................................................................................................................... 14
Version 4.1.0 Release (December 2017) ............................................................................................................. 15
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Entire course ............................................................................................................................................... 15
Text Lessons ................................................................................................................................................ 15
Exams .......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Videos and Simulations ............................................................................................................................... 16
Version 4.0.1 Release (August 2017) .................................................................................................................. 17
Entire course ............................................................................................................................................... 17
Videos and Simulations ............................................................................................................................... 17
Version 4.0.0 Release (July 2017) ....................................................................................................................... 18
Entire course ............................................................................................................................................... 18
Text Lessons ................................................................................................................................................ 18
End-of-Chapter Exams ................................................................................................................................ 18
Videos and Simulations ............................................................................................................................... 19
Teaching Aids .............................................................................................................................................. 20
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Overview
This document contains each release that has been deployed under the TestOut Desktop Pro–English 4.1.x version.
Releases are arranged chronologically, with the latest release first.
Each section details the enhancements, fixes, and changes made in a particular release. Items include a summary of
each change, including its type. The change types are defined in the following table:
Type Description
✻ NEW Entirely new feature, information, or content has been added.
↺ CHANGE Significant change in information, behavior, or content.
✔ FIX Minor edit to clarify information, remove ambiguity, or fix errors.
Version 4.1.24 Release (September 2019)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.1.24:
Exams
Index Title Summary Type
-- Common Office End-of-Chapter Exam
Fixed bugs in question three (incorrect evaluation for equilateral star, shape style appearance).
✔ FIX
Version 4.1.23 Release (September 2019)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.1.23:
Simulations
Index Title Summary Type
1.1.9 Web Browsing with Internet Explorer
Provided a work-around for Edge-only bug. Students can now enter the URL directly into the address bar rather than copying and pasting the URL from the web page.
↺ CHANGE
A.2 Word domain practice exam
Resolved scoring problem when copying and pasting from task instructions into a Word footnote.
✔ FIX
Version 4.1.22 Release (August 2019)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.1.22:
Simulations
Index Title Summary Type
-- Word labs Resolved problem with labs freezing after copying and pasting text from the task instructions into a Word document.
✔ FIX
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Text Lessons
Index Title Summary Type
-- -- Updated CSS to fix display issues with text lessons in LabSim 6. ✔ FIX
-- -- Fixed formatting issues in several text lesson tables. ✔ FIX
Version 4.1.21 Release (August 2019)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.1.21:
Simulations
Index Title Summary Type
-- All Skills & Challenge labs Fixed “Reset this task” feature that had started skipping the task instead.
✔ FIX
Version 4.1.20 Release (July 2019)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.1.20:
Simulations
Index Title Summary Type
2.1.9 Skills Lab: Get Started with Office
Fixed alternate path for viewing document properties. ✔ FIX
3.4.10 Applied Lab: Format Lists Fixed alternate path for indenting list items. ✔ FIX
4.5.9 Applied Lab: Camping Equipment Store
Fixed alternate path for wrapping text in Excel cells. ✔ FIX
4.10.7 Challenge Lab: Summarize Complex Data
Expanded acceptable syntax for VLOOKUP formulas. ✔ FIX
5.8.5 Challenge Lab: Format Pictures and Other Media
Fixed alternate path for hyperlinks by allowing a right-click without selecting text.
✔ FIX
5.8.5 Challenge Lab: Format Pictures and Other Media
Text copied from task instructions now brings in the proper font, size, and color.
✔ FIX
6.4.6 Challenge Lab: Use Queries
Corrected hint to say “average” instead of “sum.”
6.4.9 Applied Lab: Creating Queries for a Library
Fixed Access query criteria errors when using date() ✔ FIX
Exams
Index Title Summary Type
B MOS 2016 Practice Exams
Fixed incorrect course index references in exam reports. ✔ FIX
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Version 4.1.19 Release (February 2019)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.1.19:
Simulations
Index Title Summary Type
3.10.7 Challenge Lab: Manage References
Fixed grading of citation task that was not working on Google Chrome on macOS.
✔ FIX
4.3.8 Applied Lab: Enter Survey Results Data
Fixed task evaluation to allow copying and pasting from task instructions.
✔ FIX
5.2.8 Applied Lab: Create a New Presentation Using a Template
Modified evaluation to allow renaming default section without including all three slides.
✔ FIX
6.6.6 Challenge Lab: Create Reports
Corrected hint in Access lab. ✔ FIX
Text Lessons
Index Title Summary Type
2.5.3 Object Formatting Facts Added instruction on creating regular shapes. ✻ NEW
4.3.4 Data Entry Facts Corrected mistake in text lesson (“right” should be “left”) ✔ FIX
5.6.3 SmartArt and Shape Facts Added instruction on creating regular shapes. ✻ NEW
Exams
Index Title Summary Type
-- Word End-of-Chapter Exam
Added alternate path for aligning text in calendar lab. ✔ FIX
-- Excel End-of-Chapter Exam
Clarified task instruction to select a table style with both headers and banded rows.
✔ FIX
-- Excel End-of-Chapter Exam
Fixed grading to allow absolute references in VLOOKUP formula.
✔ FIX
-- PowerPoint End-of-Chapter Exam
Clarified task instructions to select a “white frame” instead of a “white border” picture style.
✔ FIX
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Version 4.1.18 Release (January 2019)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.1.18:
Entire course
Summary Type
Corrected several typos in text lessons and interactive video scripts. ✔ FIX
Simulations
Index Title Summary Type
1.6.13 Applied Lab: Connect a Monitor
Fixed bug in alternate path to allow plugging monitor into power strip.
✔ FIX
Exams
Index Title Summary Type
-- TestOut Desktop Pro Certification Exam
Modified task in Word portion of exam to apply a Box rather than a Shadow style page border.
↺ CHANGE
-- Word End-of-Chapter Exam
Modified task in second question of exam to apply a Box rather than a Shadow style page border.
↺ CHANGE
Version 4.1.17 Release (December 2018)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.1.17:
Simulations
Index Title Summary Type
3.3.4 Skills Lab: Modify Fonts Fixed evaluation of text highlighting task. ✔ FIX
3.3.5 Challenge Lab: Modify Fonts
Fixed evaluation of text highlighting task. ✔ FIX
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Version 4.1.16 Release (December 2018)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.1.16:
Entire course
Summary Type
Updated several labs to offer more alternate paths. ↺ CHANGE
Videos and Simulations
Index Title Summary Type
1.3.9 Skills Lab: Manage and Share Files in Windows
Fixed bug in alternate path for opening File Explorer (by typing “Documents” into Start menu).
✔ FIX
1.7.3 Skills Lab: Set up Printing with Microsoft Office
Fixed bug that prevented Office applications from opening files when launched from File Explorer.
✔ FIX
4.6.3 Text Functions Corrected text and timing for interactive video script. ✔ FIX
4.10.4 VLOOKUP Corrected video content to recommend best practice. ✔ FIX
6.6.4 Report Facts Added missing description in text lesson table. ✔ FIX
Exams
Index Title Summary Type
-- TestOut Desktop Pro Certification Exam
Corrected exam introduction and first lab that referred to the “Done” button instead of the “Score Lab” button.
✔ FIX
Version 4.1.15 Release (October 2018)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.1.15:
Entire course
Summary Type
Updated several labs to offer more alternate paths. ↺ CHANGE
Simulations
Index Title Summary Type
4.4.5 Skills Lab: Change Properties and Print Worksheets
Clarified scenario for printing multiple copies of an Excel spreadsheet.
↺ CHANGE
6.4.9 Applied Lab: Creating Queries for a Library
Fixed Access bug that displays black screen while the using Query Design feature.
✔ FIX
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Version 4.1.14 Release (October 2018)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.1.14:
Entire course
Summary Type
Updated several labs to offer more alternate paths. ↺ CHANGE
Simulations
Index Title Summary Type
1.3.9 Skills Lab: Manage and Share Files in Windows
Added alternate path for restoring a file from the Recycle Bin. ↺ CHANGE
3.8.5 Skills Lab: Create and Format Tables
Fixed bug that removes commands from the Design tab after applying shading to a table.
✔ FIX
3.8.5 Skills Lab: Create and Format Tables
Fixed bug that prevented the Borders and Shading dialog box from launching.
✔ FIX
3.10.6 Skills Lab: Manage References
Added alternate path for editing a citation. ↺ CHANGE
4.9.5 Skills Lab: Organize Data in Tables
Added alternate path for displaying the SUM from a total row. ↺ CHANGE
7.3.8 Skills Lab: Manage Messages
Fixed Outlook bug that increments the start time when you repeat Automatic Reply steps.
✔ FIX
Version 4.1.13 Release (October 2018)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.1.13:
Entire course
Summary Type
Updated several Word, Excel, and PowerPoint labs to offer more alternate paths. ↺ CHANGE
Added more intuitive copy and paste feature from task instructions into labs ✻ NEW
Simulations
Index Title Summary Type
3.5.5 Skills Lab: Format Pages Fixed bug that prevented column break insertion task from scoring correctly when cursor is placed on previous line
✔ FIX
5.2.4 Skills Lab: Create and Manage Presentations
Fixed bug that displays the wrong PowerPoint paste options on the ribbon.
✔ FIX
5.7.4 Skills Lab: Format Tables and Charts
Fixed bug that incorrectly resizes tables after inserting a new row or column.
✔ FIX
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Version 4.1.12 Release (September 2018)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.1.12:
Simulations
Index Title Summary Type
3.8.5 Skills Lab: Create and Format Tables
Fixed bug that prevented a double-click from inserting table rows or columns.
✔ FIX
Version 4.1.11 Release (September 2018)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.1.11:
Entire course
Summary Type
Updated Word labs to offer more alternate paths. ↺ CHANGE
Fixed bug that prevented some Skills labs from advancing to the next task after using a hint. ✔ FIX
Simulations
Index Title Summary Type
5.3.5 Skills Lab: Format Textual Content
Fixed bug that froze lab after launching the Font dialog box. ✔ FIX
Version 4.1.10 Release (September 2018)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.1.10:
Simulations
Index Title Summary Type
3.8.5 Skills Lab: Create and Format Tables
Fixed table row and column insertion bug. ✔ FIX
Version 4.1.9 Release (September 2018)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.1.9:
Simulations
Index Title Summary Type
1.3.9 Skills Lab: Manage and Share Files in Windows
Fixed bug that mapped the wrong drive letter to the flash drive. ✔ FIX
3.2.8 Challenge Lab: Create Documents
Fixed bug that prevented initial document from displaying text effects.
✔ FIX
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Index Title Summary Type
5.9.4 Skills Lab: Apply Animations & Transitions
Fixed bug that froze lab after deselecting shapes. ✔ FIX
Version 4.1.8 Release (September 2018)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.1.8:
Simulations
Index Title Summary Type
1.1.9 Skills Lab: Web Browsing with Internet Explorer
Fixed bug that prevented copying and pasting. ✔ FIX
Version 4.1.7 Release (September 2018)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.1.7:
Videos and Simulations
Index Title Summary Type
1.3.9 Manage and Share Files in Windows
Fixed File Explorer bug when inserting thumb drive in lab. ✔ FIX
1.3.11 Copy Files from a USB Thumb Drive
Fixed File Explorer bug when inserting thumb drive in lab. ✔ FIX
Version 4.1.6 Release (September 2018)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.1.6:
Entire course
Summary Type
Fixed display of lab documents that include XML smarttags (words had previously been dropped). ✔ FIX
Corrected broken functionality of Mini Toolbar in Word simulations. ✔ FIX
Fixed slow startup time for a couple of Word labs. ✔ FIX
Updated several Word & PPT labs to improve performance and offer more alternate paths. ↺ CHANGE
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Version 4.1.5 Release (August 2018)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.1.5:
Entire course
Summary Type
Fixed slow performance of PPT Home tab dropdown menus. ✔ FIX
Improved performance of Word Insert tab dropdown menus. ↺ CHANGE
Improved performance of PPT Design tab dropdown menus. ↺ CHANGE
Fixed Mac Safari bug that prevented the end of lines from being selected in Word. ✔ FIX
Fixed Format Cells dialog box error in Excel labs. ✔ FIX
Updated other labs to improve performance and offer more alternate paths. ↺ CHANGE
Version 4.1.4 Release (August 2018)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.1.4:
Entire course
Summary Type
Fixed text lesson hyperlinks that were broken in Mozilla Firefox. ✔ FIX
Resolved Excel lab bug that caused Microsoft Edge browser tabs to freeze. ✔ FIX
Optimized performance of scrollbar in Safari browser on a Mac. ✔ FIX
Updated labs to improve performance and offer more alternate paths. ↺ CHANGE
Version 4.1.3 Release (June 2018)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.1.3:
Entire course
Summary Type
Significantly improved the startup time and overall performance of all Excel and Access labs. ↺ CHANGE
Addressed several Microsoft Edge bugs in PowerPoint labs. ✔ FIX
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Version 4.1.2 Release (April 2018)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.1.2:
Entire course
Summary Type
Significantly improved the startup time and overall performance of all Word labs. ↺ CHANGE
Revised all Windows 10 labs (Computer Basics) to simulate Creators Update changes. ↺ CHANGE
Videos and Simulations
Index Title Summary Type
1.2.7 Windows Settings Revised video to demonstrate the Windows 10 Creators Update feature changes.
↺ CHANGE
1.4.7 Windows Update Revised video to demonstrate the Windows 10 Creators Update feature changes.
↺ CHANGE
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Version 4.1.1 Release (January 2018)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.1.1:
Entire course
Summary Type
Significantly improved the startup time and overall performance of all PowerPoint labs. ↺ CHANGE
Significantly improved the startup time and overall performance of all Computer Basics labs. ↺ CHANGE
Videos and Simulations
Index Title Summary Type
1.1.9 Web Browsing with Internet Explorer
Resolved bug in copying and pasting a URL on a Mac. ✔ FIX
1.2.9 Explore Windows 10 Features
Added alternate path for unpinning an app from the taskbar. ↺ CHANGE
1.6.15 Install USB Devices Modified lab explanation to specify the correct cable. ✔ FIX
3.7.9 Insert Images for a Flyer Resolved bug that caused lab to freeze after inserting image into document.
✔ FIX
4.4.5 Change Properties and Print Worksheets
Modified hint and show me video to demonstrate correct steps for setting print area.
✔ FIX
5.3.9 Format a Class Report Fixed a problem with entering numbers into the font size combo box.
✔ FIX
5.6.4 Format SmartArt and Shapes
Added alternate paths for selecting SmartArt types. ↺ CHANGE
5.8.4 Format Pictures and Other Media
Corrected hint for inserting an online image onto a slide. ✔ FIX
7.4.6 Work with the Calendar Fixed bug in task that requires student to display a second calendar.
✔ FIX
7.4.6 Work with the Calendar Modified default calendar display to scroll down to work times. ↺ CHANGE
B.1.1 Preparing for the MOS Exams
Updated screen shot of MOS objectives text in the video. ✔ FIX
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Version 4.1.0 Release (December 2017)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.1.0:
Entire course
Summary Type
Added videos, text lessons, and practice tests for Desktop Pro certification. ✻ NEW
Added videos, text lessons, and practice tests for MOS certification. ✻ NEW
Updated labs to improve performance and offer more alternate paths. ✔ FIX
Text Lessons
Index Title Summary Type
A.1 Preparing for Desktop Pro Certification
Created a new fact lesson on preparing for the Desktop Pro certification exam.
✻ NEW
A.1.3 Desktop Pro Exam Objectives
Created a new fact lesson that lists detailed Desktop Pro exam objectives.
✻ NEW
A.1.4 Desktop Pro Certification FAQs
Created a new fact lesson that provides a link to frequently asked questions about TestOut Pro exams.
✻ NEW
B.1 Preparing for MOS Certification
Created a new fact lesson on preparing for MOS certification exams.
✻ NEW
B.1.4 MOS Exam Objectives Created a new fact lesson that correlates MOS exam objectives with Desktop Pro Plus course sections.
✻ NEW
B.1.5 Taking an MOS Exam Created a new fact lesson that provides links to schedule MOS exams and view exam tutorials.
✻ NEW
B.2 Microsoft Word 2016 Core (77-725)
Created a new fact lesson that lists helpful videos for students to review for the MOS exam.
✻ NEW
B.3 Microsoft Excel 2016 Core (77-727)
Created a new fact lesson that lists helpful videos for students to review for the MOS exam.
✻ NEW
B.4 Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 (77-729)
Created a new fact lesson that lists helpful videos for students to review for the MOS exam.
✻ NEW
Exams
Index Title Summary Type
-- TestOut Challenge Exam Added a version of the Desktop Pro Certification Practice exam to be scheduled and used by instructors as a challenge exam.
✻ NEW
A.2 Desktop Pro Domain 1: Microsoft Word
Added a practice exam that includes key Microsoft Word simulations from the course.
✻ NEW
A.3 Desktop Pro Domain 2: Microsoft Excel
Added a practice exam that includes key Microsoft Excel simulations from the course.
✻ NEW
A.4 Desktop Pro Domain 3: Microsoft PowerPoint
Added a practice exam that includes key Microsoft PowerPoint simulations from the course.
✻ NEW
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Index Title Summary Type
A.5 Desktop Pro Certification Practice Exam
Added a practice exam to help students decide when they are ready to take the Desktop Pro Certification Exam.
✻ NEW
B.2.1 Microsoft Word Practice – Form A
Added a practice exam to help students prepare to take the MOS Word 2016 Core exam
✻ NEW
B.2.1 Microsoft Word Practice – Form B
Added a practice exam to help students prepare to take the MOS Word 2016 Core exam
✻ NEW
B.2.1 Microsoft Excel Practice – Form A
Added a practice exam to help students prepare to take the MOS Excel 2016 Core exam
✻ NEW
B.2.1 Microsoft Excel Practice – Form B
Added a practice exam to help students prepare to take the MOS Excel 2016 Core exam
✻ NEW
B.2.1 Microsoft PowerPoint Practice – Form A
Added a practice exam to help students prepare to take the MOS PowerPoint 2016 exam
✻ NEW
B.2.1 Microsoft PowerPoint Practice – Form B
Added a practice exam to help students prepare to take the MOS PowerPoint 2016 exam
✻ NEW
Videos and Simulations
Index Title Summary Type
A.1.1 Preparing for the Desktop Pro Certification Exam
Created a new video to help students prepare for the Desktop Pro Certification Exam.
✻ NEW
A.1.2 Taking the Desktop Pro Certification Exam
Created a new video that demonstrates how to take the Desktop Pro Certification Exam after it has been scheduled.
✻ NEW
B.1.1 Preparing for the MOS Exams
Created a new video to help students prepare for the MOS Exams.
✻ NEW
B.1.2 Performing Unfamiliar Tasks
Created a new video to help students perform unfamiliar tasks they may encounter on the MOS Exams.
✻ NEW
B.1.3 Using TestOut MOS Practice Exams
Created a new video that explains how to use the MOS practice exams included with the Desktop Pro Plus course.
✻ NEW
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Version 4.0.1 Release (August 2017)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.0.1:
Entire course
Summary Type
Expanded Glossary to include approximately 100 additional terms. ↺ CHANGE
Updated labs to optimize performance and offer more alternate paths. ✔ FIX
Added course version number to end-of-chapter exam titles. ↺ CHANGE
Videos and Simulations
Index Title Summary Type
4.8.2 Chart Types Corrected video to display a bar graph rather than a column chart.
✔ FIX
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Version 4.0.0 Release (July 2017)
The following changes were made with the release of version 4.0.0:
Entire course
Summary Type
Renamed Computer Basics chapter Computer and Internet Basics. ↺ CHANGE
Created a new Computer Systems and the Internet section (1.1). ✻ NEW
Moved Computer Hardware section from 1.1 to 1.6. ↺ CHANGE
Created a new chapter on Microsoft Outlook. ✻ NEW
Updated introductory material and objectives to include Microsoft Outlook. ↺ CHANGE
Updated labs to improve performance and offer more alternate paths. ✔ FIX
Text Lessons
Index Title Summary Type
1.1.2 Desktop Computer System Facts
Created a new fact lesson introducing Desktop Computer Systems.
✻ NEW
1.1.5 Microsoft Internet Explorer Facts
Created a new fact lesson on Internet Explorer. ✻ NEW
1.1.6 Google Chrome Facts Created a new fact lesson on Chrome. ✻ NEW
1.1.7 Mozilla Firefox Facts Created a new fact lesson on Firefox. ✻ NEW
1.1.8 Microsoft Edge Facts Created a new fact lesson on Edge. ✻ NEW
7.1.3 Outlook Task Overview Created a new fact lesson introducing Microsoft Outlook. ✻ NEW
7.2.6 Message Facts Created a new fact lesson on sending Outlook messages. ✻ NEW
7.2.9 Message Tips Created a new tips lesson on sending Outlook messages. ✻ NEW
7.3.7 Message Management Facts
Created a new fact lesson on managing Outlook messages. ✻ NEW
7.3.10 Message Management Tips
Created a new tips lesson on managing Outlook messages. ✻ NEW
7.4.5 Calendar Facts Created a new fact lesson on Outlook calendars. ✻ NEW
7.4.8 Calendar Tips Created a new tips lesson on Outlook calendars. ✻ NEW
7.5.5 Contact and Group Facts Created a new fact lesson on Outlook contacts and groups. ✻ NEW
7.5.8 Contact and Group Tips Created a new tips lesson on Outlook contacts and groups. ✻ NEW
End-of-Chapter Exams
Index Title Summary Type
7.6 Microsoft Outlook Exam Created three simulation questions for new exam. ✻ NEW
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Videos and Simulations
Index Title Summary Type
1.1.1 Desktop Computer Systems
Created a new video introducing desktop computer systems. ✻ NEW
1.1.3 Using a Web Browser Created a new video introducing web browsers. ✻ NEW
1.1.4 Web Browser Troubleshooting
Created a new video on basic web browser troubleshooting. ✻ NEW
1.1.9 Web Browsing with Internet Explorer
Created a new Skills lab for this section. ✻ NEW
2.1.1 Introduction to Office Applications
Created a new video introducing Microsoft Office. ✻ NEW
4.2.1 Spreadsheet Basics Created a new video on basic spreadsheet terminology. ✻ NEW
7.1.1 Introduction to Outlook Created a new video introducing Outlook. ✻ NEW
7.1.2 Checking Your Email Created a new video on checking email in Outlook. ✻ NEW
7.2.1 Formatting and Sending Messages
Created a new video on formatting and sending messages. ✻ NEW
7.2.2 Email Etiquette Created a new video on email etiquette. ✻ NEW
7.2.3 Signatures Created a new video on Outlook signatures. ✻ NEW
7.2.4 Attachments and Hyperlinks
Created a new video on attachments and hyperlinks. ✻ NEW
7.2.5 Tracking Options Created a new video on message tracking options. ✻ NEW
7.2.7 Send and Receive Messages
Created a new Skills lab for this section. ✻ NEW
7.2.8 Send and Receive Messages
Created a new Challenge lab for this section. ✻ NEW
7.2.10 Create and Send a Message
Created a new Applied lab for this section. ✻ NEW
7.2.11 Reply to a Message Created a new Applied lab for this section. ✻ NEW
7.3.1 Organizing Messages Created a new video on organizing messages. ✻ NEW
7.3.2 Automating Outlook Created a new video on Outlook automation features. ✻ NEW
7.3.3 Junk Mail and Clutter Created a new video on managing junk mail and clutter. ✻ NEW
7.3.4 Conversations Created a new video on managing message conversations. ✻ NEW
7.3.5 Searching in Outlook Created a new video on searching for items in Outlook. ✻ NEW
7.3.6 Importing and Exporting Created a new video on importing and exporting Outlook data files.
7.3.8 Manage Messages Created a new Skills lab for this section. ✻ NEW
7.3.9 Manage Messages Created a new Challenge lab for this section. ✻ NEW
7.3.11 Manage Rules and Replies
Created a new Applied lab for this section. ✻ NEW
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Index Title Summary Type
7.3.12 Organize and Filter Messages
Created a new Applied lab for this section. ✻ NEW
7.4.1 Creating and Managing Calendars
Created a new video on creating and managing Outlook calendars.
✻ NEW
7.4.2 Calendar Items Created a new video on working with Outlook calendar items. ✻ NEW
7.4.3 Meetings Created a new video on Outlook meetings. ✻ NEW
7.4.4 Tasks Created a new video on Outlook tasks. ✻ NEW
7.4.6 Work with the Calendar Created a new Skills lab for this section. ✻ NEW
7.4.7 Work with the Calendar Created a new Challenge lab for this section. ✻ NEW
7.4.9 Schedule Calendar Items Created a new Applied lab for this section. ✻ NEW
7.4.10 Work with Calendar Items
Created a new Applied lab for this section. ✻ NEW
7.5.1 Creating Contacts Created a new video on creating Outlook contacts. ✻ NEW
7.5.2 Contact Groups Created a new video on working with Outlook contact groups. ✻ NEW
7.5.3 Using the Navigation Bar Created a new video on using the Outlook navigation bar. ✻ NEW
7.5.4 Working with Multiple Accounts
Created a new video on working with multiple Outlook accounts.
✻ NEW
7.5.6 Manage Contacts and Groups
Created a new Skills lab for this section. ✻ NEW
7.5.7 Manage Contacts and Groups
Created a new Challenge lab for this section. ✻ NEW
7.5.9 Create and Modify Contacts
Created a new Applied lab for this section. ✻ NEW
7.5.10 Work with Contact Groups
Created a new Applied lab for this section. ✻ NEW
Teaching Aids
Summary Type
Made instructor PowerPoint slides available for the new Outlook chapter and for the new Computer Systems and the Internet section.
✻ NEW