Have you ever seen a computer and wondered how people can use it to do so many different things? Well, one thing that helps people use computers easily is something called IBM Common User Access.
Think of IBM Common User Access like a set of rules or guidelines that help make the computer easier to use. Just like how you have rules at school or at home to help you do things safely and effectively.
So, what are some of these rules or guidelines? Here are a few examples:
- Everything on the computer should look similar no matter what program you're using. This means that if you're working on a document in one program, and then switch to another program to work on something else, the way the menus and buttons look should be the same so you don't get confused.
- There should be consistency in how you interact with the computer. This means that if you know how to do something in one program, you should be able to do it in another program without having to re-learn it.
- There should be easy ways to get help if you need it, like through a help menu or a question mark button that you can click on.
All of these rules make it easier for people to use computers and get things done. Instead of feeling frustrated or confused by different programs, people can feel confident and comfortable using them because they all follow the same set of rules.
IBM Common User Access has been around for a long time and is used by many different companies and organizations. So, the next time you use a computer, remember that all those buttons and menus you see on the screen are following a set of rules that makes it easier for you to use them!