Microsoft Word Introduction

Microsoft Word Introduction – You’ll learn how to use Word 2013 to create and edit simple documents; format documents; add tables and lists; add design elements and layout options; and proof documents.

Delivery Method for Microsoft Word Introduction

Instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Target Students

This course is intended for students who want to learn basic Word 2013 skills, such as creating, editing. Formatting documents; inserting simple tables and creating lists. Employing a variety of techniques for improving the appearance and accuracy of document content.

Prerequisites fo the Microsoft Word Introduction Courses

To ensure success, students should be familiar with using personal computers and should have experience using a keyboard and mouse. Students should be comfortable in the Windows® 8 environment, and be able to use Windows 8 to manage information on their computers. Specific tasks the students should be able to perform include: launching and closing applications, navigating basic file structures, and managing files and folders. To meet this prerequisite, you can take any one or more of the following courses:

Using Microsoft® Windows® 8,

Microsoft® Windows® 8 Transition from Windows® 7

An introduction to PCs course

Certification

This course is one of a series of courses that addresses Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (Microsoft Business Certification) skill sets. The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist program is for individuals who use Microsoft’s business desktop software and who seek recognition for their expertise with specific Microsoft products. Certification candidates must pass one or more proficiency exams in order to earn Microsoft Certified Application Specialist certification.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Create a basic Word document.

Edit a document.

Format text and paragraphs.

Insert a table.

Managing Lists

Inserting Graphics Objects

Controlling Page Appearance

Proofing a Document

Customizing the Word Environment

Course Content

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Word

Topic A: Identify the Components of the Word Interface

Topic B: Create a Word Document

Topic C: Help

Lesson 2: Editing a Document

Topic A: Navigate and Select Text

Topic B: Modify Text

Topic C: Find and Replace Text

Lesson 3: Formatting Text and Paragraphs

Topic A: Apply Character Formatting

Topic B: Align Text Using Tabs

Topic C: Display Text as List Items

Topic D: Control Paragraph Layout

Topic E: Apply Borders and Shading

Topic F: Apply Styles

Topic G: Manage Formatting

Lesson 4: 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 5: Managing Lists

Topic A: Sort a List

Topic B: Renumber a List

Topic C: Customize a List

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 a Watermark

Topic C: Add Headers and Footers

Topic D: Control Page Layout

Lesson 8: Proofing a Document

Topic A: Check Spelling and Grammar

Topic B: Other Proofing Tools

Topic C: Check Accessibility

Lesson 9: Customizing the Word Environment

Topic A: Customize the Word Interface

Topic B: Additional Save Options

Locations

Training courses take place Online led by one of our instructors or can be delivered at your location. (UK Wide)