Using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint in the Work Place

Abstract Businesses are constantly under pressure to keep up with ever-changing technology developments. The office workplace is changing rapidly and administrative professionals have greater responsibilities than ever before. What are the uses of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint in the workplace today and how do they make work easier for employers and employees?

Imagine being in an office five, ten, or even fifteen years ago and you have to create a financial report for your investors. Computers are not there and you have to have a description of the past year's income and expenses, and also planned income and expenses for the coming year. You are to prepare financial charts of income and expenses accompanied by charts and graphs. Writing it all out, getting the graphics perfect, editing it all and then typing it all up, getting it copied and ready for your presentation would be a very discouraging task. Without the office tools of today, you would be writing on chalk boards and using charts created on pieces of paper.
Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are available in most desktop publishing programs for preparing, editing, or handling any type of document you might need to work with. The uses of these programs are:
Microsoft Word Is a program used to create letters, reports, invitations and flyers for all types of businesses. It is the basic part in all documents where spelling, grammar and punctuation are corrected in order for the individual to be able to communicate at a professional level with their associates, classmates or family. It also comes with templates to help you design different documents such as resumes or invitations, letterheads, or invoices.
Excel
Is used to track sales of retail stores, employee hours and to show through charts and graphs the growth of a company. Excel may be used in the home to track utility expenses,