This comprehensive course teaches students how to work effectively with SmartArt graphics, drawing tools, and advanced document features in Microsoft Word. Students will create sophisticated forms and macros, insert footnotes, endnotes, cross-references, citations, and additional advanced elements. The course also covers collaborative document work, including change tracking and reviewing comments from multiple contributors.
Course Structure:
Lesson 1: Manipulating Images
- Integrating pictures and text within documents
- Adjusting image appearance and properties
- Inserting other media elements
Lesson 2: Using Custom Graphic Elements
- Creating text boxes and pull quotes
- Adding WordArt and other text effects
- Drawing shapes
- Creating complex illustrations with SmartArt graphics
Lesson 3: Collaborating on Documents
- Preparing a document for collaborative work
- Marking up a document with comments and suggestions
- Reviewing markups from collaborators
- Merging changes from multiple document versions
Lesson 4: Adding Document References and Links
- Adding captions to images and objects
- Creating cross-references within documents
- Adding bookmarks for navigation
- Creating hyperlinks to external sources
- Inserting footnotes and endnotes
- Adding citations and generating a bibliography
Lesson 5: Securing a Document
- Suppressing sensitive information
- Setting formatting and editing restrictions
- Restricting access to documents
- Adding digital signatures
Lesson 6: Using Forms to Manage Content
- Creating forms for data entry
- Modifying and refining form structures
Lesson 7: Automating Repetitive Tasks with Macros
- Automating common tasks using macros
- Creating and customizing macros for your workflow
