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The Web 2.0 tools listed here provide an alternative to traditional office applications and are available from any computer with Internet access. In addition, the Denver Public Library offers word processing-only computers with Microsoft Office applications in the Library Lab at the Central Library and in selected branches.
Each of these sites will ask you to create a free account so you can save and retrieve your files from any Internet-accessible computer. Tip Sheet (PDF) |
Word Processing & Resumes
ZohoWriter
Online word processor with collaboration features.
Nothing to download or install, just sign up to create documents.
Thinkfree
- Upload and download documents
- Option to save in PDF format
- PowerEdit offers special features like spell check and clean printing
- Learn More
- New User? Sign up
- Returning User? Sign in
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Google Docs & Spreadsheets
Online word processing from Google.
emurse
Create and manage multiple versions of your resume. Send to potential employers and track where they've been sent. Take a tour.
See also Job Postings to find additional sites to post your resume.
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Spreadsheets
Google Spreadsheets
Online spreadsheet from Google.
Thinkfree
- Upload and download documents
- Option to save in PDF format
- PowerEdit offers special features like spell check and clean printing
- Learn More
- New User? Sign up
- Returning User? Sign in
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Zoho Sheet
Online alternative to traditional spreadsheet applications
with powerful features like charting, collaboration and more.
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Presentations
Thinkfree
- Upload and download documents
- Option to save in PDF format
- PowerEdit offers special features like spell check and clean printing
- Learn More
- New User? Sign up
- Returning User? Sign in
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Zoho Show
Online presentation tool to create, edit, publish, and show presentations.
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To-do Lists and Calendars
Zoho Planner
Free online planner that is straightforward and easy to use.
Google Calendar
Create a calendar for your own schedule. View your calendar next to other schedules; quickly add events and categorize them. You decide who can see your calendar and which details they can view. |
Ta-Da List
Very basic to-do list; shareable; no dates, deadlines or notes; RSS feeds to track items others may add to the list.
Voo2Do
Track deadlines, categorize by project, view in different ways, track the time required for each project.
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Bookmarking Tools
del.icio.us
Social bookmarking. Save your favorites online so you can access them anywhere. Add tags to share your favorites with others by category.
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Creating an Account or E-Mail Address
Many personalized online services require that you create a free account. To create a free account, you will have to decide on a unique user name and a password that you will remember but should be difficult for others to guess. Some applications will ask you for reminder questions and answers so if you forget your password you can answer a simple question to be reminded of your password.
Many of these services require that you have an e-mail address. Having an e-mail address allows these services to send you password reminders and, if you allow it, they'll send you news and updates about their services.
There are many free web-based e-mail services. Some of the more popular ones are:
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Typing Games for Practice
Free Typing Game
Choose games or lessons to improve your typing skills.
Only Typing Games
Typing games to improve your typing skills and accuracy.
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