Word

Being confident in Microsoft Word is essential for anyone who either works or aspires to work in an office environment, it’s therefore very important to choose your training programme carefully.

Your studies will cover the basics – from starting Word, to inputting text, saving documents, page breaks, auto-correct, cut and paste, indenting and bullets, page numbers, the use of tables, WordArt and text boxes, clipart, the use of columns through to applying, creating and modifying styles.

Part 1

Module 1: Introduction to Word
Introduction to Word; Backstage View; Getting Help

Module 2: Creating Documents
Entering Text; Working with Non-Printing Characters; Saving and Opening Documents

Module 3: Navigating and Editing Documents
Keyboard Shortcuts; Find, Replace, and Go To Commands; Editing Techniques; AutoCorrect; Selecting Text; Cut, Copy and Paste

Module 4: Formatting
Text Character Formatting Options; Format Painter; Numbering a List; Working with Bullets; Creating a Multilevel List; Sorting a List

Module 5: Text Spacing and Alignment
Alignment Options; Line Spacing Options; Indentation; Working with Tabs

Module 6: Using Styles
Working with Styles; Creating Styles; Editing Styles

Module 7: Controlling Page Layout and Elements
Working with Page Breaks; Working with Columns; Adding a Watermark; Headers and Footers

Module 8: Working with Tables
Working with Tables; Sorting in a Table; Converting Data to a Table; Quick Tables; Using Formulas in Tables

Module 9: Adding Images
Inserting Pictures; Picture Options

Module 10: Adding Shapes
Icons, 3D Models, SmartArt, Charts, and Screenshots Shapes; Icons and 3D Models; SmartArt, Charts, and Screenshots; Grouping Objects; Aligning Objects

Module 11: Finalising and Printing a Document
Using the Thesaurus and Spell Check; Adding Comments; Page Setup Options; Printing

Module 12: Word Features to Assist Users
Setting Word Options; Keyboard Shortcuts; ScreenTips; Using the Ruler

Part 2

Module 1: Working with Views
Using Read Mode; Using Print and Web Layout Views; Using Draft and Outline Views; the Immersive Group

Module 2: Searching and Replacing
Content Finding and Replacing Formatting and Special Characters; Using the Navigation Pane and Go To; AutoCorrect and AutoComplete

Module 3: Working with Envelopes and Labels
Working with Envelopes and Labels

Module 4: Performing Mail Merges
What is Mail Merge? Creating a Merge Document; Merging Envelopes and Labels; Merging a Directory

Module 5: Using QuickParts
Creating and Editing Building Blocks; Using AutoText

Module 6: Creating an Index and a Table of Contents
Creating an Index; Using AutoMark to Create an Index; Creating a Table of Contents

Module 7: Advanced Table Features
Creating a Table Style; Table Breaks and Repeat Headings; Using Formulas and Tables

Module 8: Formatting Graphics and Pictures
Inserting and Formatting WordArt; Filling Shapes with Pictures; Working with Icons and 3D Models

Module 9: Using Captions & Creating a Table of Figures
Inserting a Caption; Creating a Table of Figures

Module 10: Using Text Boxes
The Text Box Gallery; Text Alignment and Margins; Sidebars; Linking Text Boxes

Module 11: Page Layout and Sections Layout Tab Overview
Inserting Breaks; Sections with Headers & Footers; Sections for Page Borders; Document Properties & Fields; Column Breaks; Master and Subdocuments

Module 12: Using Links
Inserting links; Linking to Excel Data

This is a self-study programme, so you can choose to learn at your own pace, with support and encouragement provided by our friendly course advisors when you need it.

Should you wish to improve your skills further you might like to consider our Microsoft Office Diploma.