Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 3

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10 hours 45 minutes
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Advanced
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Microsoft Word 365 Mastery

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Word for Microsoft 365 enables you to do far more than simple word processing. Word includes advanced image manipulation tools, collaboration features, cross-referencing and linking tools, entry forms and data collection, security features, and tools to automate document production. Being able to manipulate graphics and efficiently create, manage, revise, and distribute long documents and forms can help your organization create important and interesting documents. Implementing time-saving features that enable you to work well in a collaborative mode will benefit both you and your organization. Constructing document elements that ensure your readers have access to pertinent information at the click of a button, while at the same time protecting sensitive information, is another important skill. Mastering these skills and techniques will make you a valued employee in your organization. Note: Most Office users perform the majority of their daily tasks using the desktop version of the Office software, so that is the focus of this training. The course material will also enable you to access and effectively utilize many web-based resources provided with your Microsoft 365™ subscription. Helpful notes throughout the material alert you to cases where the online version of the application may function differently from the primary, desktop version. This course may be a useful component in your preparation for the Microsoft Word (Microsoft 365 Apps): Exam MO-110 and Microsoft Word Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps): Exam MO-111 certification exams. This course is intended for students who want to use more advanced functionalities in Microsoft Word, including image manipulation, collaboration and revision tracking, crossreferencing and linking, document security, forms, and process automation through macros. In this course, you will explore advanced functionalities in Word. You will: • Use images in a document. • Create custom graphic elements. • Collaborate on documents. • Add reference marks and notes. • Secure a document. • Create and manipulate forms. • Create macros to automate tasks. This course requires that you have Microsoft Word installed on a Windows PC. The course setup instructions provided in the first module of the course go into more detail about the hardware and software requirements.

Syllabus

Manipulating Images

You have seen how styles and themes can change the look of your document. You can add images to your document to provide additional information and visual appeal. The image should supplement your text rather than take away from it. In this lesson, you will add and adjust images in Word documents.

Using Custom Graphic Elements

In addition to robust image-processing capabilities, Word also includes extensive drawing and graphics capabilities. Custom graphic elements enable you to position text boxes at any location or orientation in your document, and add a wide variety of shapes. WordArt adds visual appeal to headings, and SmartArt automates the creation of structured diagrams within your document. All of these can be combined to create striking documents.

Collaborating on Documents

For many of the Word documents you create, you may be the only person changing the document. Other times, you will need to work in a collaborative environment where others will provide feedback and document changes. In this lesson, you will use Word features that make this shared work more efficient.

Adding Document References and Links

Word documents can become quite complex, consisting of a large array of tables, figures, footnotes, endnotes, and other supporting components, including references and links to other publications. Word provides a variety of features for managing these references and links.

Securing a Document

After you finalize your Word document by adding reference tables and other features that give your document polish, you may want to distribute it to others. Before you do that, you need to know that sensitive information has not been saved with the file, and take measures to prevent unauthorized access or changes to the contents of the document.

Using Forms to Manage Content

In your work, you may need to collect the same type of information repeatedly from coworkers or customers. Forms are a familiar and standard way of gathering the data in a consistent manner. Electronic forms can easily be filled out and sent through email to the right person. You can use Word's forms feature to consistently capture and collect standard information.

Automating Repetitive Tasks with Macros

Word includes a huge array of features that help you accomplish a wide array of tasks quickly and efficiently. However, as powerful as it is, there are times when you might wish for a particular feature that isn't available in Word. Fortunately, it does include a powerful macro programming capability that enables users to extend Word's capabilities.