Did you have formal computer lessons? If no, where did you learn it?

I just leaned the basic Word, Excel and power point in an institute run by one of my friends for about fifteen days .I think that I have taken a wise decision in doing so. Because the word and excel practice are very helpful in my business nowadays. I personally advice everyone who owns a computer to learn the basic things in computer at least for a month which will be beneficial throughout the life time.

Hi, yes I did have some formal lessons on computer, BUT it is AFTER I learned so much about the computer. When my mom first bought a computer for an organization, so a computer expert uses it. I just watch him do this and that on the computer. and when I have a chance I would experiment on it. that's how I learned first. then in school, it was easier for me because I already have lots of knowledge. take care

Well, I worked at a school and the computer lady quit. So, they put me in the computer lab. I knew absolutely nothing about computers! The lady had written out everything step by step and I followed that. I did know how to type from taking a class in Jr. High school. I learned and have been a computer geek ever since. I am 66 years old now and am still learning! That just proves anyone can learn new tricks!

i did not any formal commputer training but after we bought computer in my house,i somehow learned everything by myself.now my kids have computer classes in school and they know computer better than me.

I took a PC 101 class just so I could learn the tricks. It paid off, I will show people stuff they never knew.

I'm going to have to take computer lessons because the more am into this business of mine..the more I need to know how to put banners etc everywhere I can..Boy am a glutz!

My computer training wasn't formal either. I popped open a box, pulled out my computer, hooked it up, and began to surf the web. That was back in 1997 and I've been burning up the fiber optics ever sense. Did I ever make bloopers? Yup, made some big ones. Now though, I call myself 'moderate'.

When I first started using a computer in 1989, I knew nothing. I took a job with a communication company in the inventory department and was asked if I could use a 10 key calculator. I lied and said yes. My boss knew I was lying but like me anyway, so she sent me home with a calculator and told me to get a phone book and practice, practice, practice. I did and when given a test to see if a scanner would be better than keying everything by hand, I was faster than the scanner. I have since taken a basic class on computers and have learned a lot of what I know through trial and error. Donna

I learned the basics at school: typing, basic Access and Powerpoint and extended Word and Excel. The rest I learned by doing it. With a good book to guide you through all the steps, you easily find what you need to do.

There is no way to learn computer formally this is all about practice and only practice............

I have no formal training about computer, as I go along I teach myself. I learned all on my own and there is still much to learn. I am very fond of them, so that keeps me active. lol

I did have a computer class in college.It's just to teach simple things like microsoft word , powerpoint , flash and so on.I didn't need it but it is compulsory to attend the class.Since I'm used to the programs that they teach,I used my spare time surfing the net - it wasn't so bad after all!!

There are lots of us who never get to apply our college course.It is not because we are not competitive but the opportunities never came as expected.Mine is an example.I earned from my skills during the early years of my practice but the chances of success is very slim especially during the economic slump.That is why I put up this CyberCafe which pushed me hard to learn computers ranging from the basics, programming, repair and administration.

I have a formal computer lesson in my school and in my university But I never learn computer in a specific course. So after I learn from my school and university, I practise it at home by myself. I still a junior computer users and still learn much thing. Now, I trying to surfing in internet reading the forum discussion and article from other people. How that I can be expert users like you by myself. Keep post happy myLotting...

well i never had the lessons from any insti and not even from any teacher. i just learned it myself with a little help from my friends and then i did it from the ineternet and i think it is the best wayu to do it. no one can teach you small things and os is something which you should explore to know more./

i taught myself (plus it helps to have an computer guru that lives in the house - my hubby) so between him and myself, i figured it out and am pretty computer saavy to say the least (at least i think so!!)

I learned Basic in the 80's by typing in programs in Ahoy magazine, a monthly magazine by Commodore. Then just kinda taught myself with Dos and SQL and others.

I never had computer classes or anything, I pretty much learned by doing. And I'm sure there are some things that I don't know about computers, but I know more than enough to get me through everything I want/need to do, and otherwise I learn pretty quick. As far as typing, I'm also self taught in that area as well. I think I learned from my time on message boards, instant messengers, etc. Although, my last semester in college I took an online microsoft office class, and I actually really enjoyed learning excel and access. I already had experience with the other programs.

No, I don't have any formal lessons or trainings on computer but I had keyboarding class when I was in college. Am I a computer expert, too? I would certainly say, Yes, I am! HaHaHa

I'm lucky my employers gave me computer-related trainings since I'll be working with it most of the time. I remember having BASIC lessons in my elementary days and dabbled with computer typing in college when I had to do lots of reports. Computer expert or not, I definitely am a user.