In this comprehensive class, you will learn the fundamental concepts and practical applications of Microsoft Word for document creation and formatting. You will create, edit, and format professional documents by adding paragraphs, tables, lists, images, design elements, layout options, and styles before printing or sharing your completed documents with colleagues and clients.
No prior experience with Microsoft Word is needed to succeed in this course. This course is suitable for Word 2010, 2013, and 2016 users of all skill levels.
Detailed Course Outline:
Opening Word
- Opening the Word application
- Using the Recent Document List
- Opening existing files and documents
- Creating a blank document
- Creating a document from a template
Working with the Interface
- Understanding the ribbon and the status bar
- Accessing and managing your account settings
- Using the backstage view for file operations
- Saving files to various locations
- Closing files properly
- Closing Word and exiting the application
Your First Document
- Typing text into your document
- Selecting text with the mouse or keyboard shortcuts
- Editing and deleting text content
- Dragging and dropping text to reorganize content
- Inserting a symbol or special number
- Starting a new page in your document
Basic Editing Tasks
- Using cut, copy, and paste commands
- Using undo and redo functionality
- Finding and replacing specific text
- Setting paste options for special formatting
- Checking spelling and correcting errors
Advanced Editing and Formatting Tasks
- Using the office clipboard and the selection pane
- Using character borders and shading effects
- Enclosing characters in shapes and boxes
- Showing formatting marks and hidden characters
Working with Font Formatting
- Understanding levels of formatting hierarchy
- Changing font face and size
- Changing the font color for emphasis
- Highlighting text for visual interest
- Adding font enhancements and effects
Advanced Formatting Tasks
- Changing case of text
- Using the format painter tool
- Using the font dalog for detailed control
- Clearing formatting to start fresh
Formatting Paragraphs
- Changing spacing between paragraphs
- Setting the alignment of text
- Using indents and tabs effectively
- Adding bullets, numbering, and multilevel lists
- Adding borders and shading to paragraphs
- Using the paragraph dialog for detailed options
Working with Styles
- Understanding what styles are and why they matter
- Applying a style to your text
Formatting the Page
- Formatting text as columns
- Changing page orientation
- Changing the page color
- Adding a page border
- Adding headers and footers to pages
Adding Tables
- Inserting SmartArt graphics
- Adding text to SmartArt elements
- Using the SmartArt tools tabs
- Moving and deleting SmartArt
- Using SmartArt layout options
Working with Illustrations
- Inserting a picture from a file
- Adding WordArt elements to your document
- Drawing shapes and design elements
- Inserting a screenshot
- Moving or deleting a picture
Formatting Pictures
- Using the picture tools tab
- Adding a border to pictures
- Removing a picture's background
- Positioning pictures and wrapping text
Working with the Word Window
- Using zoom to adjust your view
- An overview of Word's various views
- Arranging windows on your screen
- Splitting a document for comparison
- Using the navigation pane
- Customizing the ribbon and the quick access toolbar
Printing and Sharing your Document
- Previewing and printing your document
- Emailing your document
