Typing - The process of writing or inputting text , typically using a keyboard Mouse - Navigating a two - dimensional surface with a pointer , using a standalone mouse , touchpad , or touchscreen Internet- Using the internet to browse and research Email - Using text to correspond with other users through the internet using an email application or browser Word Processing - Using a text editing application , such as Notepad or Word , to write and modify text Spreadsheets - Using applications , such as Excel , to input , edit , calculate , and manipulate numbers and data