This course is intended for those with a basic understanding of Microsoft® Windows® and who need to learn basic Word skills, such as creating, editing, and formatting documents; inserting simple tables and creating lists; and employing a variety of techniques for improving the appearance and accuracy of document content.

Outline:

Module 1 – GETTING STARTED WITH WORD

  • Navigate in Microsoft Word
  • Create and Save Word Documents
  • Edit Documents
  • Work with Word Online

Module 2 – FORMATTING TEXT AND PARAGRAPHS

  • Apply Character Formatting
  • Control Paragraph Layout
  • Align Text Using Tabs
  • Display Text in Bulleted or Numbered Lists
  • Apply Borders and Shading

Module 3 – WORKING MORE EFFICIENTLY

  • Make Repetitive Edits
  • Apply Repetitive Formatting
  • Use Styles to Streamline Repetitive Formatting Tasks
  • Customize the Word Environment

Module 4 – MANAGING LISTS

  • Sort a List
  • Format a List

Module 5 – ADDING TABLES

  • Insert a Table
  • Modify a Table
  • Format a Table
  • Convert Text to a Table

Module 6 – INSERTING GRAPHIC OBJECTS

  • Insert Symbols and Special Characters
  • Add Images to a Document

Module 7 – CONTROLLING PAGE APPEARANCE

  • Apply a Page Border and Color
  • Add Headers and Footers
  • Control Page Layout
  • Add a Watermark

Module 8 – PREPARING TO PUBLISH A DOCUMENT

  • Check Spelling, Grammar, and Readability
  • Preview and Print Documents
  • Use Research Tools
  • Check Accessibility
  • Save a Document to Other Formats