Microsoft Word & Excel

I have grown up using Microsoft Word is various editions - older less complicated versions; and lately the more efficient and detailed version.
Microsoft Word is very simple to use I find - it has a help panel and many functions to allow for faster, more correct writing. The functions at the top of the screen make editing very easy and personalising documents quite fun. Spellcheck is definitely something to be wary of! The spellcheck can sometimes replace words that have been spelt wrong with the incorrect word - leaving your sentence completely out of context and hard to understand.

Microsoft Excel however did take me sometime to get used to. On the surface it a simple 'insert numbers in columns' program; however, once you have dug around there are many formulas and functions to learn and use.
Correctly using these can allow for faster, more efficient calculations with just a few letters and digits entered. On the otherhand, it is very easy to make mistakes with Excel functions and formulas and this can set you back with calculations. With a bit of help and practise it is possible to wrap your head around Excel and put it to use in a very beneficial way.

Personally, I would be lost without Excel and Word. I'm sure I could find another program to do the job - but being familiar with the offspring of Microsoft has allowed me to complete assignments and tasks with time efficiency and effectiveness. Go Microsoft!