Prerequisite

This course presumes that the user has a strong knowledge of Windows concepts and is familiar with concepts like using the keyboard, using the mouse, right-clicking, left-clicking, and dragging and dropping.

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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: Working with Graphics

• Lesson 1.1: Working with Images
  • Inserting a Picture from a File
  • Working with Images
  • Using the Picture Tools Tab
  • Adding Styles and Effects
  • Resizing Images
  • Adding Captions
  • Using the Format Picture Dialog
• Lesson 1.2: Working with ClipArt
  • Using the ClipArt Task Pane
  • Inserting ClipArt
  • Formatting ClipArt
  • Moving ClipArt
  • Resizing ClipArt
• Lesson 1.3: Working with WordArt
  • Inserting WordArt
  • Using the WordArt Tools Tab
  • Editing Text
  • Changing the Style
  • Manually Formatting WordArt
  • Resizing WordArt
  • Using the Format WordArt Dialog
• Lesson 1.4: Using AutoShapes
  • Inserting AutoShapes
  • Using the Drawing Tools Tab
  • Formatting AutoShapes
  • Using 3-D Effects and Shadows
  • Using the Format AutoShape Dialog
• Lesson 1.5: Arranging Graphics
  • Positioning Shapes
  • Using Text Wrapping
  • Rotating Shapes
  • Ordering Shapes
  • Grouping Images
  • Using Align and Distribute
  • Using the Grid

Section 2: Working with Advanced Graphics and Objects

• Lesson 2.1: Using Building Blocks
  • Adding Watermarks
  • Inserting Quick Parts
  • Adding Quick Parts
  • Using the Building Blocks Organizer
  • Inserting Building Blocks
• Lesson 2.2: Creating SmartArt
  • Adding SmartArt
  • Using the Text Pane
  • Using the SmartArt Tools Design Tab
  • Using the SmartArt Tools Format Tab
• Lesson 2.3: Editing SmartArt
  • Resizing and Moving Your Diagram
  • Changing the Layout
  • Changing the Color Scheme
  • Changing the Effects Scheme
  • Working with Shapes
  • Adding Text Effects
• Lesson 2.4: Using Text Boxes
  • Inserting a Pre-Defined Text Box
  • Drawing a Text Box
  • Working with Text Boxes
  • Using the Text Box Tools Tab
  • Changing the Appearance of a Text Box
  • Adding Shadow and 3-D Effects
  • Linking Text Boxes
• Lesson 2.5: Embedding Objects
  • Adding Text from a File
  • Creating a New Object
  • Creating an Object from a File
  • Linking Objects to a Word Document

Section 3: Using Tables

• Lesson 3.1: Creating Tables
  • Anatomy of a Table
  • Inserting a Table
  • Drawing a Table
  • Using Quick Tables
  • Selecting Cells, Columns, or Rows
  • Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns
• Lesson 3.2: Editing Tables
  • Using the Table Tools Design Tab
  • Using the Table Tools Layout Tab
  • Merging and Splitting Cells
  • Resizing Cells, Columns, or Rows
  • Moving and Resizing a Table
• Lesson 3.3: Applying Basic Formatting
  • Applying a Table Style
  • Aligning a Table and its Cells
  • Changing Cell Margins and Spacing
  • Changing Text Direction
• Lesson 3.4: Applying Advanced Formatting
  • Using AutoFit and Distribute
  • Manually Formatting a Table
  • Using the Borders Buttons
  • Using the Borders and Shading Dialog
  • Using the Table Properties Dialog

Section 4: Doing More with Tables

• Lesson 4.1: Advanced Table Tasks
  • Sorting Table Data
  • Converting a Table to Tabbed Text
  • Converting Tabbed Text to a Table
  • Creating an Excel Spreadsheet
• Lesson 4.2: Advanced Data Tasks
  • Using Formulas
  • Inserting Equations
  • Using the Equation Tools Tab
  • Saving an Equation to the Gallery
• Lesson 4.3: Chart Tools
  • Inserting a Basic Chart
  • Using the Chart Tools Design Tab
  • Using the Chart Tools Layout Tab
  • Using the Chart Tools Format Tab
• Lesson 4.4: Working with Charts
  • Creating a Chart from an Existing Table
  • Analyzing Chart Data
  • Using the Format Chart Dialogs
  • Adding Captions

Section 5: Using Styles

• Lesson 5.1: Using the Quick Style Gallery
  • Understanding Styles
  • Applying a Style
  • Changing Text's Style
  • Removing a Style from Text
  • Using the Apply Styles Window
• Lesson 5.2: Changing Your Styles
  • Changing Your Style Set
  • Changing Your Color Scheme
  • Changing Your Font Scheme
  • Making Changes Permanent
• Lesson 5.3: Using the Styles Pane
  • Opening the Styles Task Pane
  • Using the Styles Task Pane
  • Applying Styles
  • Modifying a Style
  • Deleting a Style
  • Modifying Style Pane Options
• Lesson 5.4: Doing More with Styles
  • Creating Styles from Existing Text
  • Creating Styles Using the Task Pane
  • Modifying the Quick Style Gallery
  • Using the Style Inspector
  • Managing Styles

Section 6: Advanced Topics

• Lesson 6.1: Modifying Basic Word Options
  • Opening the Options Dialog
  • Using the Options Dialog
  • Changing Your User Name
  • Changing Word's Color Scheme
• Lesson 6.2: Modifying Advanced Word Options
  • Controlling Display Options
  • Setting Spelling Options
  • Setting AutoRecover Options
  • Customizing the Recent Documents List
  • Controlling Paste Options
• Lesson 6.3: Information Rights Management
  • System Requirements
  • Installing Information Rights Management Client Software
  • Using Information Rights Management
  • Viewing a Document Protected by Information Rights Management
• Lesson 6.4: Word and Windows
  • Starting Word on Windows Boot
  • Using Office Diagnostics
  • Checking for Office Updates