Microsoft Word: Novice
Instructor: Brandon Mack
Delivery: On-site @ Client Facility
Length: 1 Day
Difficulty: Beginner
This is a private booking
Course 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.
Prerequisites
You should have basic knowledge of Windows including opening applications and opening files from File Explorer.
What You Will Learn
- 01Getting Started with Word
- Navigate in Microsoft Word
- Create and Save Word Documents
- Manage Your Workspace
- Edit Documents
- Preview and Print Documents
- Customize the Word Environment
- 02Formatting Text and Paragraphs
- Apply Character Formatting
- Control Paragraph Layout
- Align Text Using Tabs
- Display Text in Bulleted or Numbered Lists
- Apply Borders and Shading
- 03Working More Efficiently
- Make Repetitive Edits
- Apply Repetitive Formatting
- Use Styles to Streamline Repetitive Formatting Tasks
- 04Managing Lists
- Sort a List
- Format a List
- 05Adding Tables
- Insert a Table
- Modify a Table
- Format a Table
- Convert Text to a Table
- 06Inserting Graphic Objects
- Insert Symbols and Special Characters
- Add Images to a Document
- 07Controlling Page Appearance
- Apply a Page Border and Color
- Add Headers and Footers
- Control Page Layout
- Add a Watermark
- 08Preparing to Publish a Document
- Check Spelling, Grammar, and Readability
- Use Research Tools
- Check Accessibility
- Save a Document to Other Formats
Included With The Course
- Professional textbook (physical and digital)
- Unused copy of any files referenced throughout the textbook.
- Certificate of completion signed by the instructor.
Associated Certifications
Not applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand that you may have questions, and we’re here to help! Some of the most commonly asked questions about this course are covered below but if they don’t cover what you are looking for feel free to reach out to us through our contact page, and we’ll respond promptly to ensure you get the assistance you require. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we’re committed to making sure you have all the information necessary for a seamless experience.
We strongly recommend starting at the Novice course. Even students who are already proficient with Excel often discover new techniques and time-saving shortcuts that enhance their workflow. However, if you review the course outline above and feel confident in your understanding of all the topics covered, you may be well-prepared to begin with the Intermediate course.