Word Introduction

Overview These days, most people take electronic word processing for granted. While we may still write out our grocery lists with pen and paper, we expect to use a computer to create the majority of our documents. It's impossible to avoid word-processing software in many areas of the business world. Managers, lawyers, clerks, reporters, and editors rely on this software to do their jobs. Whether you are an executive secretary or a website designer, you'll need to know the ins and outs of electronic word processing. _ Microsoft® Word is designed to help you move smoothly through the task of creating professional-looking documents. Its rich features and powerful tools can make your work easy, and even fun. In this course, you'll learn how to use Word to create and edit simple documents; format documents; add tables and lists; add design elements and layout options; and proof documents. *** Version Note *** This course is for individuals using Word 365, 2021, 2019 or 2016 software. There are very few differences between the versions from a user's perspective. Course Objectives In this course, you will learn fundamental Word skills. You will: • Navigate and perform common tasks in Word, such as opening, viewing, editing, saving, and printing documents, and configuring the application. • Format text and paragraphs. • Perform repetitive operations efficiently using tools such as Find and Replace, Format Painter, and Styles. • Enhance lists by sorting, renumbering, and customizing list styles. • Create and format tables. • Insert graphic objects into a document, including symbols, special characters, illustrations, pictures, and clip art. • Format the overall appearance of a page through page borders and colors, watermarks, headers and footers, and page layout. • Use Word features to help identify and correct problems with spelling, grammar, readability, and accessibility. Target Student This course is intended for students who want 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. Prerequisites To ensure your success in this course, you should have end-user skills with any current version of Windows®, including being able to start programs, switch between programs, locate saved files, close programs, and access websites using a web browser. COURSE OUTLINE Lesson 1: Getting Started with Word Topic A: Navigate in Microsoft Word Topic B: Create and Save Word Documents Topic C: Manage Your Workspace Topic D: Edit Documents Topic E: Preview and Print Documents Topic F: Customize the Word Environment Lesson 2: Formatting Text and Paragraphs Topic A: Apply Character Formatting Topic B: Control Paragraph Layout Topic C: Align Text Using Tabs Topic D: Display Text in Bulleted or Numbered Lists Topic E: Apply Borders and Shading Lesson 3: Working More Efficiently Topic A: Make Repetitive Edits Topic B: Apply Repetitive Formatting Topic C: Use Styles to Streamline Repetitive Formatting Tasks Lesson 4: Managing Lists Topic A: Sort a List Topic B: Format a List Lesson 5: Adding Tables Topic A: Insert a Table Topic B: Modify a Table Topic C: Format a Table Topic D: Convert Text to a Table Lesson 6: Inserting Graphic Objects Topic A: Insert Symbols and Special Characters Topic B: Add Images to a Document Lesson 7: Controlling Page Appearance Topic A: Apply a Page Border and Color Topic B: Add Headers and Footers Topic C: Control Page Layout Topic D: Add a Watermark Lesson 8: Preparing to Publish a Document Topic A: Check Spelling, Grammar, and Readability Topic B: Use Research Tools Topic C: Check Accessibility Topic D: Save a Document to Other Formats Appendix A: Microsoft Word Common Keyboard Shortcuts