How I Tracked a Day with Four Awesome Apps
In week 2, I tackled the Documenting a Day
assignment, using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and a database tool to
capture a day’s activities. Each app brought something unique to the table, but
they’ve got their quirks too. Here’s how they stack up.
Word Processor (Microsoft Word): I wrote a 300-word journal
entry listing 10 tasks, like studying and grabbing coffee. Word’s formatting
tools like bullets, fonts, alignment made my entry clear and organized. Advantage:
Super intuitive for writing and styling text. Disadvantage: No number-crunching
power, so it’s useless for analyzing data. Best for: Writing essays or blog
posts.
Spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel): I used Excel to log time
spent on tasks (e.g., 2 hours studying, 1 hour eating) and calculate
percentages. Formulas made it a breeze to see I spent 25% of my day on
schoolwork. Advantage: Great for math and visualizing data with charts.
Disadvantage: Tricky for beginners to master formulas. Best for: Budgeting or
tracking time.
Presentation (Microsoft PowerPoint): I built a 6-slide deck
with animations to show my day’s tasks, adding photos for flair. Advantage:
Eye-catching for sharing ideas visually. Disadvantage: Time-consuming to design
good slides. Best for: Pitching ideas or teaching.
Database (Microsoft Access): I organized tasks in a simple
database by category (e.g., work, leisure). Advantage: Handles big datasets
with ease. Disadvantage: Steep learning curve for setup. Best for: Managing
inventories or customer data.
Excel was my top pick for this task because it crunched
numbers fast, but each app shines in its own way. What’s your go-to tool for
staying organized?
References
TestOut Corp. (2024). CertMaster Learn Tech+. http://www.testout.com
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