Work effectively in Microsoft Word

The course is especially recommended for beginners who have some previous knowledge of Windows, but have never used a word processor or have only minimal knowledge of it, but will be expected to use Word word processor on a daily basis, to create, write, format and print simple texts and documents.

The Word interface

• Ribbon, dialog boxes
• Customizing the Ribbon
• Using and customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
• The File menu (Backstage view)
• Accessing commands using the Show function
• Background Knowledge - Smart Search, Insert Quote (Researcher)
• Screen views

Create, save and open Word documents

• Create new document, file formats (.docx, file formats of previous versions)
• Save and open
• Save as PDF, XPS
• Open and edit PDF files in Word

Text editing basics

• Enter text, scroll text (line, paragraph, page)
• Text correction, spell checking, hyphenation
• Using building blocks (ready-made modules, cover page)
• Moving around in the document, Navigation window
• Text selection
• Find and replace text
• Moving and copying sections of text, selective pasting with live preview
• Using reader mode

Text and paragraph formatting

• Formatting with Minipulse and live pattern
• Using collections for formatting
• Character formats
• Text effects
• Typographic tools (ligatures, number formats, equalisation)
• Paragraph formatting - Use of rulers
• Format copying
• Paragraph numbering and numbered paragraphs
• Effective use of tabs

Page settings

• Paper size and orientation
• Setting margins
• Page numbering, live header and footer basics

Printing

• Print command in the File menu
• Printing options (printer selection, number of copies, print size reduction)

Formatting with styles

• Using, modifying, creating and managing ready-made styles

Tables

• Creating and editing tables
• Selecting elements in a table
• Setting formatting, line height and column width
• Cell merging and splitting

Graphical objects in a Word document

• Inserting screen content
• Editing images (artistic image effects, background removal, cropping tools)
• Drawing objects, text boxes
• SmartArt graphics
• Editing diagrams in Word
• Embed online images, sounds and videos

Computer and Windows skills and practice. Completion or knowledge of the Effective Computer Use course.