Elementary Statistics and Computer Application

Visual Basic

Origins through BASIC:

• Beginners All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code
• A simple programming language
• Developed mid 1960’s

Graphical User Interface:

• Visual Basic allows you to create GUIs
• Graphic User Interface (GUI) comprises

• Forms
• Controls
• Event-driven programming

Starting Visual Basic:

• Click the Start button.
• Choose Programs -> Microsoft Visual

Studio 6.0 ->Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0.
(Or)
Double click the shortcut icon, if it is available.