Prerequisite

This course presumes that the user has a basic knowledge of Windows concepts (such as My Computer, cutting, copying, selecting, and pasting) as well as a basic knowledge of Word concepts (such as toolbars, menus, and the interface components).

Details

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Course Outline

Microsoft Word has revolutionized the way content is created and shared. Information workers can now focus more energy on writing. This tool supports the creation of profession looking content more efficiently than ever.

The series of Word training courses will help students learn how to create and modify documents effortlessly, easily share content and streamline business processes through automation.

Section 1: Advanced Interface Options

• Lesson 1.1: Using My Computer within Word
  • Navigating Using My Computer
  • Performing Basic Tasks with My Computer
  • Using Views in My Computer
  • Using the My Places Toolbar
• Lesson 1.2: Advanced Saving Options
  • Using File Formats
  • Using File Properties
  • Setting File Passwords
  • Using Auto Recovery
• Lesson 1.3: Advanced Viewing Options
  • Opening a Copy of Your Document
  • Arranging Windows
  • Comparing Documents Side-By-Side
  • Splitting a Document
• Lesson 1.4: Customizing Toolbars and Menus
  • Toolbar Fundamentals
  • Hidden Toolbars
  • Adding Menus
  • About the Work Menu
  • Adding Menu Commands
  • Re-Arranging Menu and Toolbar Commands
• Lesson 1.5: Toolbar Specifics
  • Using the Basic Toolbars
  • Using Graphic Toolbars
  • Using Language Toolbars
  • Using Coding Toolbars
  • Using Web Toolbars
  • Document Management Toolbars
  • About the Task Pane “Toolbar”

Section 2: Formatting Tools

• Lesson 2.1: Working with Templates
  • Creating Your Document with a Wizard
  • Opening an Existing Template
  • Modifying and Saving a Template
  • Creating a Template
  • Attaching a Template to a Document
  • About Global Templates
• Lesson 2.2: Creating Lists
  • Types of Lists
  • Creating a Bulleted or Numbered List
  • Modifying and Removing Bulleted or Numbered Lists
  • Restarting or Continuing a Bulleted or Numbered List
  • Using Outlined Lists
  • Customizing Bullets and Numbers
• Lesson 2.3: Headers and Footers
  • Viewing Headers and Footers
  • Creating or Deleting a Header or Footer
  • Using the Header/Footer Toolbar
  • Inserting Dynamic Text
  • Inserting Page Numbers
  • Applying Page Settings
  • Header and Footer Links
• Lesson 2.4: Paragraph Tools
  • Viewing Document Markings
  • Applying Borders
  • Applying Shading and Patterns
  • Applying Alignment and Indentation
  • Applying Spacing

Section 3: Customizing Your Documents

• Lesson 3.1: Using Styles
  • Applying Styles
  • Using the Styles Task Pane
  • Modifying a Style
  • Creating a Style
  • Creating a Character Style
  • Deleting a Style
  • Using Click and Type Styles
• Lesson 3.2: Managing Styles
  • Organizing Your Styles
  • Displaying Styles in a Document
  • Revealing Formatting
  • Using AutoFormat as You Type
  • Using AutoFormat
• Lesson 3.3: Using Pre-Defined Text
  • Inserting AutoText
  • Customizing AutoText
  • Inserting the Date and Time
  • Inserting a Symbol
  • Inserting Special Characters
• Lesson 3.4: Using Timesaving Tools
  • Using the Format Painter
  • Using Themes
  • Using Smart Tags

Section 4: Using Tables

• Lesson 4.1: Creating Tables
  • Inserting a Table
  • Drawing a Table
  • Selecting Cells, Rows and Columns
  • Inserting and Deleting Cells, Rows and Columns
• Lesson 4.2: Editing Tables
  • Merging and Splitting Cells, Columns, or Rows
  • Resizing Cells, Columns, or Rows
  • Selecting a Table
  • Moving and Resizing a Table
• Lesson 4.3: Applying Basic Formatting
  • Aligning a Table
  • Changing Table Spacing
  • Changing Text Direction
• Lesson 4.4: Applying Advanced Formatting
  • Using AutoFit
  • Using the Borders and Shading Dialog
  • Using the Tables and Borders Toolbar to Modify Borders and Shading
  • Using AutoFormat