Computer Training

Word - Introduction

Course Prerequisites

  • Required: Knowledge of Windows Introduction topics and ability to use keyboard and mouse.

SECTION 1: Starting Out

Lesson 1.1 Opening Microsoft Office Word 2003

  • Launching Word
  • Interface Overview
  • Interacting With Word
  • Menu Overview
  • New Features In Microsoft Office Word 2003
  • Practice Exercise

Lesson 1.2 Toolbars

  • About the Standard Toolbar
  • About the Formatting Toolbar
  • Adding or Removing Toolbars
  • Customizing Toolbars
  • Using the Customize Command
  • Practice Exercise

Lesson 1.3 Creating and Selecting Text

  • Creating a New Document
  • Typing Text
  • Using the Mouse to Select Text
  • Using the Keyboard to Select Text
  • Tips and Tricks
  • Practice Exercise

Lesson 1.4 Working with your Document

  • Saving Files
  • Opening Files
  • Switching Between Open Files
  • Closing Documents
  • Closing Word
  • Practice Exercise

Lesson 1.5 Getting Help in Word

  • Using the Help Menu
  • Using the Help Task Pane
  • Using the Office Assistant
  • Configuring the Office Assistant
  • Using the Type A Question Box
  • Getting Help in a Dialog Box
  • Practice Exercise

Section 1: Review Questions

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SECTION 2: Formatting and Editing Options

Lesson 2.1 Working With Text

  • Cutting, Copying, And Pasting Text
  • Using Basic Formatting
  • Finding Text
  • Navigating Through a Document

Lesson 2.2 Moving Text

  • Dragging and Dropping Text
  • Using the Office Clipboard
  • Deleting Text
  • Using Undo and Redo (AKA Repeat)
  • Practice Exercise

Lesson 2.3 Fonts

  • Setting a Font Type and Size
  • Setting Font Styles and Colours
  • Using Character Spacing
  • Animating Fonts
  • Setting your Default Font
  • Practice Exercise

Lesson 2.4 Text Effects

  • Using Basic Effects
  • Setting Underline Styles and Colours
  • Using Font Effects
  • Using Drop Caps
  • Changing Font Cases
  • Practice Exercise

Lesson 2.5 Changing a Text's Position

  • Aligning Text
  • Justifying Text
  • Using Margins
  • Using Tabs
  • Setting Tabs
  • Moving or Removing Tabs
  • Practice Exercise

Section 2: Review Questions

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SECTION 3: Formatting Tools

Lesson 3.1 Paragraph Options

  • Aligning a Paragraph
  • Indenting a Paragraph
  • Changing Paragraph Spacing
  • Inserting Page Numbers
  • Practice Exercise

Lesson 3.2 Templates

  • Opening a Template
  • Downloading Templates
  • Using Templates
  • Creating Templates
  • Practice Exercise

Lesson 3.3 Language Tools

  • Checking Your Spelling and Grammar
  • Using the Spelling and Grammar Context Menu
  • Setting Spelling and Grammar Options
  • Using Word Count and Readability Statistics
  • Practice Exercise

Lesson 3.4 Using Graphics

  • Searching for Clipart
  • Inserting Clipart
  • Formatting Clipart
  • Inserting a Picture
  • Formatting Pictures
  • Practice Exercise

Lesson 3.5 Links in a Document

  • Types of Links
  • Inserting a Link
  • Editing a Link
  • Following a Link
  • Practice Exercise

Section 3: Review Questions

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SECTION 4: Viewing and Printing

Lesson 4.1 Using Layouts and Views

  • Normal View
  • Web Layout
  • Print Layout
  • Reading Layout
  • Outline View
  • Full Screen View
  • Practice Exercise

Lesson 4.2 Viewing Tools

  • Using Zoom
  • Using Thumbnails
  • Using The Document Browse
  • Using The Document Map
  • Practice Exercise

Lesson 4.3 Using Print Preview

  • Opening Print Preview
  • Print Preview Options
  • Print Preview Versus Print Layout
  • Practice Exercise

Lesson 4.4 Printing a Document

  • How To Print a Document
  • Using Basic Print Options
  • Using Advanced Print Options
  • Using Page Setup
  • Practice Exercise

Lesson 4.5 Using Page Setup

  • Gutters and Margins
  • Changing Paper Options
  • Setting Layout Options
  • Applying Page Borders
  • Setting Default Page Setup Options
  • Practice Exercise

Section 4: Review Questions

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