Word 2016 - Beginner

Course Overview

These days, most people take electronic word processing for granted. While we may still write out our grocery lists with pen and paper, we expect to use a computer to create most of our documents. It's impossible to avoid word-processing software in many areas of the business world. Managers, lawyers, clerks, reporters, and editors rely on this software to do their jobs. Whether you are an executive secretary or a website designer, you'll need to know the ins and outs of electronic word processing.

Microsoft® Word 2016 is designed to help you move smoothly through the task of creating professional-looking documents. Its rich features and powerful tools can make your work easy, and even fun. In this course, you'll learn how to use Word 2016 to create and edit simple documents, format documents, add tables and lists, add design elements and layout options, and proof documents.

Duration

6 Hours. Training times can be arranged in more manageable sessions of 3 hours over 2 days.

Delivery Method

Training times can be arranged according to your date and times requirements, delivered virtually or on-site at your premises by one of our professional facilitators. Alternatively, you can join a virtual public course by clicking on the Register Now button.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for students who wish to use Microsoft Word to create and modify simple documents, and use tools that allow them to customize those documents.

Prerequisites

To ensure your success in this course, you should have end-user skills with any current version of Windows®, including being able to start programs, switch between programs, locate saved files, close programs, and access websites using a web browser. For example, you can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking either of the following Logical Operations courses, or any similar courses in general Microsoft Windows skills:

• Using Microsoft® Windows® 10
• Microsoft® Windows® 10: Transition from Windows® 7

Course Content

1. Getting Started with Word

• Navigate in Microsoft Word
• Create and save Word documents
• Manage your workspace
• Edit documents
• Preview and print documents
• Customise the Word environment

2. Formatting Text and Paragraphs

• Apply character formatting
• Control paragraph layout
• Align text using Tabs
• Display text in bulleted or numbered lists
• Apply borders and shading

3. Working More Efficiently

• Make repetitive edits
• Apply repetitive formatting
• Use styles to streamline repetitive formatting tasks

4. Managing Lists

• Sort a list
• Format a list

5. Adding Tables

• Insert a table
• Modify a table
• Format a table
• Convert text to table

6. Inserting Graphic Objects

• Insert symbols and special characters
• Add images to a document

7. Controlling Page Appearance

• Apply a page border and colour
• Add headers and footers
• Control page layout
• Add a watermark

8. Preparing to Publish a Document

• Check spelling, grammar, and readibility
• Use research tools
• Check accessibility

The Secret to Success

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