Develop comprehensive competency in creating professional documents by learning to create, navigate, and save documents; enter and edit text with proper formatting; create and organize tables; insert headers and footers for consistency; add graphics and visual elements; and master additional advanced features. You will also discover how to customize the ribbon interface and personalize the Quick Access toolbar to match your workflow preferences.
Course Outline
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Word
- Topic A: Navigate Within Microsoft Word
- Topic B: Create New Documents and Save Word Files
- Topic C: Organize and Manage Your Workspace
- Topic D: Edit and Revise Documents
- Topic E: Preview Documents and Print
- Topic F: Customize the Word Environment and Settings
Lesson 2: Formatting Text and Paragraphs Effectively
- Topic A: Apply Character-Level Formatting Options
- Topic B: Manage and Control Paragraph Layout
- Topic C: Organize Text Using Tabs
- Topic D: Create Bulleted and Numbered Lists
- Topic E: Apply Borders and Shading to Text
Lesson 3: Working More Efficiently with Word
- Topic A: Automate Repetitive Editing Tasks
- Topic B: Apply Repetitive Formatting Quickly
- Topic C: Use Styles to Streamline Formatting Work
Lesson 4: Managing Lists Effectively
- Topic A: Sort and Organize Lists
- Topic B: Format Lists for Professional Appearance
Lesson 5: Adding and Working with Tables
- Topic A: Insert Tables Into Documents
- Topic B: Modify Table Structure and Properties
- Topic C: Format Tables for Visual Appeal
- Topic D: Convert Existing Text Into Tables
Lesson 6: Inserting Graphic Objects and Elements
- Topic A: Insert Symbols and Special Characters
- Topic B: Add Images and Graphics to Documents
Lesson 7: Controlling Page Appearance and Layout
- Topic A: Apply Page Borders and Background Colors
- Topic B: Add Headers and Footers to Pages
- Topic C: Manage Page Layout and Orientation
- Topic D: Add Watermarks for Branding
Lesson 8: Preparing Documents for Publication
- Topic A: Check Spelling, Grammar, and Document Readability
- Topic B: Use Research Tools and References
- Topic C: Verify and Ensure Document Accessibility
- Topic D: Save Documents in Alternate File Formats
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
