About This Course
What you will learn
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Learn to use Office 365 Word
Office 365 Word Web App Essentials course, you can access your documents anywhere, and make some basic changes without using a computer where your desktop Office applications are installed.
With Office 365 Word you will learn how to edit, share, and publish Word files using the Office 365 interface. The Office 365 experience is designed to render your documents to look exactly like they would when printed, from nearly anywhere in the world. This tool provides its users the freedom to work from anywhere.
Course Fast Facts:
- Easy to follow and understand
- Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required
- Unlimited, lifetime access to online course
- Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
- You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
- Certificate of Completion
Course Delivery
Courses are accessed online via our learning management system by any device including PC, MAC, tablet or Smart Phone.
Recognition & Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this course and achieving a passing score for the assessment, you will be issued with an international continuing education credit (CEU) certificate.
This Certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.
Units of Study
PART 1
Lesson 1: Getting Started With Word
TOPIC A: Identify the Components of the Word Interface
Microsoft Office Word 365
Word Documents
The Word Application Window
The Ribbon
The Backstage View
Task Panes
Galleries
Activity 1-1: Identifying the Elements of the Word Interface
TOPIC B: Create a Word Document
Creating a Blank Document
Default Typing Options
Formatting Marks
Save Options
Sharing a Document
Preview and Print Options
Activity 1-2: Creating a Word Document
TOPIC C: Use Document Views
View Features
Page Movement
Document Views
Window Views
Zoom Options
Activity 1-3: Changing the Document View
TOPIC D: Help Features
Using Tell Me
Using the Help Tab
Using the Help Task Pane
Activity 1-4: Getting Help in Microsoft Word 365
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 2: Editing a Document
TOPIC A: Navigate and Select Text
Scroll Bars
Keyboard Navigation
Text Selection
Activity 2-1: Navigating and Selecting Text
TOPIC B: Modify Text
Text Editing Options
The Clipboard Task Pane
Paste Options
Live Preview
The Undo Command
The Redo Command
Activity 2-2: Modifying Text
TOPIC C: Find and Replace Text
The Navigation Pane
The Find and Replace Dialog Box
Find Options
Find and Replace with Wildcards
Activity 2-3: Finding and Replacing Text
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 3: Formatting Text And Paragraphs
TOPIC A: Apply Character Formatting
Fonts
The Mini Toolbar
Font Options
Text Highlighting Options
The Format Painter
Activity 3-1: Applying Character Formatting
TOPIC B: Align Text Using Tabs
Tabs
Rulers
Tab Stops on a Ruler
The Tabs Dialog Box
Activity 3-2: Align Text Using Tabs
TOPIC C: Display Text as List Items
Lists
Bulleted Lists
Numbered Lists
List Appearance Customization Options
Activity 3-3: Displaying Text as List Items
TOPIC D: Control Paragraph Layout
Margins
Paragraph Alignment Options
Indents
Indent Markers
Indentation Options
Spacing Options
Hyphenation
Activity 3-4: Controlling Paragraph Layout
TOPIC E: Apply Borders and Shading
Borders
Shading
The Borders and Shading Dialog Box
Activity 3-5: Applying Borders and Shading
TOPIC F: Apply Styles
Word Styles
Style Sets
The Styles Task Pane
Applying Styles
Activity 3-6: Applying Styles
TOPIC G: Manage Formatting
The Reveal Formatting Task Pane
Clear Formatting Options
Find and Replace Text Formatting Options
Activity 3-7: Managing Formatting
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 4: Adding Tables
TOPIC A: Insert a Table
Tables
Using Tables to Control Page Layout
Table Creation Options
Quick Tables
Inserting Excel Data
Table Navigation Methods
Activity 4-1: Inserting a Table
TOPIC B: Modify a Table
Table Selection Methods
The Table Tools – Layout Contextual Tab
The Table Properties Dialog Box
Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns
Moving and Resizing Rows and Columns
Customizing Cell Margins
Setting Table Titles
Activity 4-2: Modifying a Table
TOPIC C: Format a Table
Table Styles
Table Fonts
The Table Tools – Design Contextual Tab
Activity 4-3: Formatting a Table
TOPIC D: Convert Text to a Table
The Convert Text to Table Dialog Box
The Convert Table to Text Dialog Box
Activity 4-4: Converting Text to a Table
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 5: Managing Lists
TOPIC A: Sort a List
Sort Types
Sort Fields
Sorting Text
Activity 5-1: Sorting a List
TOPIC B: Renumber a List
Renumbering Options
Activity 5-2: Renumbering a List
TOPIC C: Customize a List
Multilevel Lists
Increasing and Decreasing List Levels
List Styles
The Multilevel List Gallery
List Appearance Formatting Options
Activity 5-3: Customizing a List
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 6: Adding Graphics
TOPIC A: Insert Symbols and Special Characters
Symbols
Special Characters
Activity 6-1: Inserting Symbols and Special Characters
TOPIC B: Add Images to a Document
Illustrations
Local Pictures
Online Pictures
Icons
The Screenshot Tool
The Picture Tools – Format Contextual Tab
Activity 6-2: Adding Images to a Document
TOPIC C: Add Media to a Document
Inserting 3D Models
Working with 3D Models
Video Links
Inserting a Video
Playing a Video
Activity 6-3: Add Media to a Document
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 7: Controlling Page Appearance
TOPIC A: Apply a Page Border and Color
Page Borders
Border Options
Page Color Options
Activity 7-1: Applying a Page Border and Color
TOPIC B: Add a Watermark
Watermarks
The Printed Watermark Dialog Box
Activity 7-2: Adding a Watermark
TOPIC C: Add Headers and Footers
Inserting Page Numbers
Headers and Footers
The Header & Footer Tools – Design Tab
Activity 7-3: Adding Headers and Footers
TOPIC D: Control Page Layout
Margin Options
Page Orientation
Vertical Alignment Options
The Paper Size Option
Page Breaks
The Page Setup Dialog Box
Activity 7-4: Controlling Page Layout
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 8: Proofing a Document
TOPIC A: Check Spelling and Grammar
Spelling and Grammar Check Options
The Dictionary
The Readability Statistics Dialog Box
The Word Count Dialog Box
Activity 8-1: Checking Spelling and Grammar
TOPIC B: Other Proofing Tools
The Thesaurus
The Thesaurus Task Pane
The Translator
Smart Lookup
The Researcher
The Research Options Dialog Box
Activity 8-2: Using Other Proofing Tools
TOPIC C: Check Accessibility
Accessibility
Section 508
Accessibility Checker
Adding Alternative Text to Objects
Activity 8-3: Checking Accessibility
TOPIC D: Using Accessibility Features
Using the Speech Reader
Launching Learning Tools
Using the Immersive – Learning Tools Tab
Activity 8-4: Using Accessibility Features
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 9: Advanced Topics
TOPIC A: Customize the Word Interface
The Word Options Dialog Box
Customizing the Ribbon
Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
The AutoCorrect Dialog Box
The AutoCorrect Tab
Add-Ins
Activity 9-1: Customizing the Word Interface
TOPIC B: Additional Save Options
Word 365 File Formats
Compatibility Checker
Configuring AutoSave and AutoRecover
Using AutoRecover
Recovering an Unsaved Document
Activity 9-2: Setting Additional Save Options
TOPIC C: Manage Additional File Types
Opening Non-Native Files in Microsoft Word
Opening and Editing PDF Documents
Appending Text to a Document
Linking to Other Documents
Activity 9-3: Managing Additional File Types
Summary
Review Questions
PART 2
Lesson 1: Working with Tables and Charts
TOPIC A: Sort Table Data
Sorting Tables
Activity 1-1: Sorting Table Data
TOPIC B: Control Cell Layout
Cell Merging
Cell Splitting
Cell Alignment
Text Direction
Activity 1-2: Controlling Cell Layout
TOPIC C: Perform Calculations in a Table
Formulas in Word
Functions in Word
Equations
Activity 1-3: Performing Calculations in a Table
TOPIC D: Create a Chart
Charts
Chart Components
Types of Charts
Creating a Chart
The Chart Tools Tabs
Activity 1-4: Creating a Chart
TOPIC E: Modify a Chart
Chart Quick Analysis Buttons
Changing the Chart Type
Editing Chart Data
Saving a Chart as a Template
The Caption Dialog Box
Activity 1-5: Modifying a Chart
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 2: Customizing Formats Using Styles and Themes
TOPIC A: Create and Modify Text Styles
Types of Text Styles
Applying Styles
Character Spacing
Activity 2-1: Creating Text Styles
TOPIC B: Modify Text Styles
Custom Styles
The Create New Style from Formatting Dialog Box
Style Modification Options
Assigning Keyboard Shortcuts to Styles
Activity 2-2: Modifying Text Styles
TOPIC C: Create Custom List or Table Styles
Tools for List Styles
Tools for Table Styles
Activity 2-3: Creating Custom List and Table Styles
TOPIC D: Apply Document Themes
Applying Document Themes
Changing the Style Set
Creating Custom Style Sets
Activity 2-4: Applying Document Themes
TOPIC E: Customize Document Themes
The Document Formatting Group
Creating Custom Color Schemes
Creating Custom Font Schemes
Saving Custom Themes
Activity 2-5: Customizing Document Themes
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 3: Using Images in a Document
TOPIC A: Resize an Image
Resizing Options
Cropping Images
The Background Removal Tool
Compression Tools
Activity 3-1: Resizing an Image
TOPIC B: Adjust Image Appearance
The Adjust Group
Corrections Options
Color Options
Artistic Effects Options
Transparency Options
Applying Picture Styles
Activity 3-2: Adjusting Image Appearance
TOPIC C: Integrate Pictures and Text
Text Wrapping Styles
Configuring Wrap Points
Picture Positioning Options
Rotating Images
Adding Captions
Activity 3-3: Integrating Pictures and Text
TOPIC D: Insert and Format Screenshots
The Screenshot Tool
Activity 3-4: Inserting and Formatting Screenshots
TOPIC E: Insert Video
Video Links
Inserting a Video
Playing a Video
Activity 3-5: Inserting a Video
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 4: Creating Custom Graphic Elements
TOPIC A: Create Text Boxes and Pull Quotes
Types of Text Boxes
Inserting a Text Box with the Text Box Gallery
Drawing a Text Box
The Drawing Tools – Format Contextual Tab
Activity 4-1: Creating Text Boxes
TOPIC B: Format Text Boxes and Pull Quotes
Applying Text Box Styles
Formatting Text Boxes
Applying Shadow and 3-D Effects
Changing Text Direction
Saving the Selection to the Text Box Gallery
Activity 4-2: Formatting Text Boxes
TOPIC C: Draw Shapes
Shapes in Word
Types of Shapes
Applying Shape Styles
Resizing Shapes
The Drawing Canvas
Activity 4-3: Drawing Shapes
TOPIC D: Modify Shapes
Text Wrapping Styles
Configuring Wrap Points
Positioning Options
Adding Text to a Shape
Formatting Text in a Shape
Adding Captions
Activity 4-4: Formatting Shapes
TOPIC E: Add WordArt and Other Text Effects
WordArt
Drop Caps
Activity 4-5: Adding WordArt and Other Text Effects
TOPIC F: Create Complex Illustrations with SmartArt
SmartArt Graphics
The Choose a SmartArt Graphic Dialog Box
Adding Text and Images to the Diagram
SmartArt Graphic Categories
The SmartArt Tools Contextual Tabs
Activity 4-6: Creating Complex Illustrations with SmartArt
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 5: Inserting Content Using Quick Parts
TOPIC A: Insert Building Blocks
Quick Parts
Building Blocks
The Building Blocks Organizer Dialog Box
Activity 5-1: Inserting Building Blocks and Quick Parts
TOPIC B: Create and Modify Building Blocks
The Create New Building Blocks Dialog Box
Building Block Modification Options
Copying Building Blocks Between Documents
Activity 5-2: Creating and Modifying Building Blocks
TOPIC C: Insert Fields Using Quick Parts
Fields
Field Code Syntax
The Field Dialog Box
Activity 5-3: Inserting Fields Using Quick Parts
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 6: Controlling Text Flow
TOPIC A: Control Paragraph Flow
Paragraph Flow Options
Activity 6-1: Controlling Paragraph Flow
TOPIC B: Insert Section Breaks
Sections and Section Breaks
When to Use Section Breaks
Inserting a Section Break
Types of Section Breaks
Creating Section Titles
Activity 6-2: Inserting Section Breaks
TOPIC C: Insert Columns
Text Columns
Text Column Options
Activity 6-3: Inserting Columns
TOPIC D: Link Text Boxes to Control Text Flow
Linked Text Boxes
Inserting Text from a File
Activity 6-4: Linking Text Boxes
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 7: Using Templates
TOPIC A: Create a Document Using a Template
Templates in Word
Creating a Document from a Template
Viewing Personal Templates
Template Storage Locations
Activity 7-1: Creating a Document Using a Template
TOPIC B: Create a Template
Creating a New Template
Modifying a Template
Attaching a Template to a Document
Managing Templates with the Organizer
The Default Template Location
Activity 7-2: Creating a Template
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 8: Using Mail Merge
TOPIC A: Mail Merge Basics
Mail Merge
Mail Merge Fields
Mail Merge Rules
Data Sources
The Mailings Tab
Activity 8-1: Mail Merge Basics
TOPIC B: Perform a Mail Merge
The Mail Merge Process
The Mail Merge Wizard and Related Dialog Boxes
Opening a Mail Merge Document with a Data Source Attached
Unlinking a Data Source
Activity 8-2: Performing a Mail Merge
TOPIC C: Merge Envelopes and Labels
Merge Options for Envelopes and Labels
Creating a Single Envelope or Label
Set Up a Return Address
Activity 8-3: Merging Envelopes and Labels
TOPIC D: Create a Data Source Using Word
Data Sources
Data Guidelines
Creating a Data Source Using Word
Activity 8-4: Creating a Data Source Using Word
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 9: Using Macros
TOPIC A: Automate Tasks Using Macros
Macros
The Developer Tab
The Macros Dialog Box
Macro Security
Macro Security Components
Activity 9-1: Automating Tasks Using Macros
TOPIC B: Create a Macro
The Record Macro Dialog Box
Creating Keyboard Shortcuts for Macros
Assigning Macros to Buttons
Managing Macros with the Organizer
Visual Basic for Applications
Activity 9-2: Creating a Macro
Summary
Review Questions
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Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
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OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Device requirements:
Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.
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About This Course
What you will learn
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Learn to use Office 365 Word
Office 365 Word Web App Essentials course, you can access your documents anywhere, and make some basic changes without using a computer where your desktop Office applications are installed.
With Office 365 Word you will learn how to edit, share, and publish Word files using the Office 365 interface. The Office 365 experience is designed to render your documents to look exactly like they would when printed, from nearly anywhere in the world. This tool provides its users the freedom to work from anywhere.
Course Fast Facts:
- Easy to follow and understand
- Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required
- Unlimited, lifetime access to online course
- Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
- You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
- Certificate of Completion
Course Delivery
Courses are accessed online via our learning management system by any device including PC, MAC, tablet or Smart Phone.
Recognition & Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this course and achieving a passing score for the assessment, you will be issued with an international continuing education credit (CEU) certificate.
This Certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.
Units of Study
PART 1
Lesson 1: Getting Started With Word
TOPIC A: Identify the Components of the Word Interface
Microsoft Office Word 365
Word Documents
The Word Application Window
The Ribbon
The Backstage View
Task Panes
Galleries
Activity 1-1: Identifying the Elements of the Word Interface
TOPIC B: Create a Word Document
Creating a Blank Document
Default Typing Options
Formatting Marks
Save Options
Sharing a Document
Preview and Print Options
Activity 1-2: Creating a Word Document
TOPIC C: Use Document Views
View Features
Page Movement
Document Views
Window Views
Zoom Options
Activity 1-3: Changing the Document View
TOPIC D: Help Features
Using Tell Me
Using the Help Tab
Using the Help Task Pane
Activity 1-4: Getting Help in Microsoft Word 365
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 2: Editing a Document
TOPIC A: Navigate and Select Text
Scroll Bars
Keyboard Navigation
Text Selection
Activity 2-1: Navigating and Selecting Text
TOPIC B: Modify Text
Text Editing Options
The Clipboard Task Pane
Paste Options
Live Preview
The Undo Command
The Redo Command
Activity 2-2: Modifying Text
TOPIC C: Find and Replace Text
The Navigation Pane
The Find and Replace Dialog Box
Find Options
Find and Replace with Wildcards
Activity 2-3: Finding and Replacing Text
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 3: Formatting Text And Paragraphs
TOPIC A: Apply Character Formatting
Fonts
The Mini Toolbar
Font Options
Text Highlighting Options
The Format Painter
Activity 3-1: Applying Character Formatting
TOPIC B: Align Text Using Tabs
Tabs
Rulers
Tab Stops on a Ruler
The Tabs Dialog Box
Activity 3-2: Align Text Using Tabs
TOPIC C: Display Text as List Items
Lists
Bulleted Lists
Numbered Lists
List Appearance Customization Options
Activity 3-3: Displaying Text as List Items
TOPIC D: Control Paragraph Layout
Margins
Paragraph Alignment Options
Indents
Indent Markers
Indentation Options
Spacing Options
Hyphenation
Activity 3-4: Controlling Paragraph Layout
TOPIC E: Apply Borders and Shading
Borders
Shading
The Borders and Shading Dialog Box
Activity 3-5: Applying Borders and Shading
TOPIC F: Apply Styles
Word Styles
Style Sets
The Styles Task Pane
Applying Styles
Activity 3-6: Applying Styles
TOPIC G: Manage Formatting
The Reveal Formatting Task Pane
Clear Formatting Options
Find and Replace Text Formatting Options
Activity 3-7: Managing Formatting
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 4: Adding Tables
TOPIC A: Insert a Table
Tables
Using Tables to Control Page Layout
Table Creation Options
Quick Tables
Inserting Excel Data
Table Navigation Methods
Activity 4-1: Inserting a Table
TOPIC B: Modify a Table
Table Selection Methods
The Table Tools – Layout Contextual Tab
The Table Properties Dialog Box
Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns
Moving and Resizing Rows and Columns
Customizing Cell Margins
Setting Table Titles
Activity 4-2: Modifying a Table
TOPIC C: Format a Table
Table Styles
Table Fonts
The Table Tools – Design Contextual Tab
Activity 4-3: Formatting a Table
TOPIC D: Convert Text to a Table
The Convert Text to Table Dialog Box
The Convert Table to Text Dialog Box
Activity 4-4: Converting Text to a Table
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 5: Managing Lists
TOPIC A: Sort a List
Sort Types
Sort Fields
Sorting Text
Activity 5-1: Sorting a List
TOPIC B: Renumber a List
Renumbering Options
Activity 5-2: Renumbering a List
TOPIC C: Customize a List
Multilevel Lists
Increasing and Decreasing List Levels
List Styles
The Multilevel List Gallery
List Appearance Formatting Options
Activity 5-3: Customizing a List
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 6: Adding Graphics
TOPIC A: Insert Symbols and Special Characters
Symbols
Special Characters
Activity 6-1: Inserting Symbols and Special Characters
TOPIC B: Add Images to a Document
Illustrations
Local Pictures
Online Pictures
Icons
The Screenshot Tool
The Picture Tools – Format Contextual Tab
Activity 6-2: Adding Images to a Document
TOPIC C: Add Media to a Document
Inserting 3D Models
Working with 3D Models
Video Links
Inserting a Video
Playing a Video
Activity 6-3: Add Media to a Document
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 7: Controlling Page Appearance
TOPIC A: Apply a Page Border and Color
Page Borders
Border Options
Page Color Options
Activity 7-1: Applying a Page Border and Color
TOPIC B: Add a Watermark
Watermarks
The Printed Watermark Dialog Box
Activity 7-2: Adding a Watermark
TOPIC C: Add Headers and Footers
Inserting Page Numbers
Headers and Footers
The Header & Footer Tools – Design Tab
Activity 7-3: Adding Headers and Footers
TOPIC D: Control Page Layout
Margin Options
Page Orientation
Vertical Alignment Options
The Paper Size Option
Page Breaks
The Page Setup Dialog Box
Activity 7-4: Controlling Page Layout
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 8: Proofing a Document
TOPIC A: Check Spelling and Grammar
Spelling and Grammar Check Options
The Dictionary
The Readability Statistics Dialog Box
The Word Count Dialog Box
Activity 8-1: Checking Spelling and Grammar
TOPIC B: Other Proofing Tools
The Thesaurus
The Thesaurus Task Pane
The Translator
Smart Lookup
The Researcher
The Research Options Dialog Box
Activity 8-2: Using Other Proofing Tools
TOPIC C: Check Accessibility
Accessibility
Section 508
Accessibility Checker
Adding Alternative Text to Objects
Activity 8-3: Checking Accessibility
TOPIC D: Using Accessibility Features
Using the Speech Reader
Launching Learning Tools
Using the Immersive – Learning Tools Tab
Activity 8-4: Using Accessibility Features
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 9: Advanced Topics
TOPIC A: Customize the Word Interface
The Word Options Dialog Box
Customizing the Ribbon
Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
The AutoCorrect Dialog Box
The AutoCorrect Tab
Add-Ins
Activity 9-1: Customizing the Word Interface
TOPIC B: Additional Save Options
Word 365 File Formats
Compatibility Checker
Configuring AutoSave and AutoRecover
Using AutoRecover
Recovering an Unsaved Document
Activity 9-2: Setting Additional Save Options
TOPIC C: Manage Additional File Types
Opening Non-Native Files in Microsoft Word
Opening and Editing PDF Documents
Appending Text to a Document
Linking to Other Documents
Activity 9-3: Managing Additional File Types
Summary
Review Questions
PART 2
Lesson 1: Working with Tables and Charts
TOPIC A: Sort Table Data
Sorting Tables
Activity 1-1: Sorting Table Data
TOPIC B: Control Cell Layout
Cell Merging
Cell Splitting
Cell Alignment
Text Direction
Activity 1-2: Controlling Cell Layout
TOPIC C: Perform Calculations in a Table
Formulas in Word
Functions in Word
Equations
Activity 1-3: Performing Calculations in a Table
TOPIC D: Create a Chart
Charts
Chart Components
Types of Charts
Creating a Chart
The Chart Tools Tabs
Activity 1-4: Creating a Chart
TOPIC E: Modify a Chart
Chart Quick Analysis Buttons
Changing the Chart Type
Editing Chart Data
Saving a Chart as a Template
The Caption Dialog Box
Activity 1-5: Modifying a Chart
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 2: Customizing Formats Using Styles and Themes
TOPIC A: Create and Modify Text Styles
Types of Text Styles
Applying Styles
Character Spacing
Activity 2-1: Creating Text Styles
TOPIC B: Modify Text Styles
Custom Styles
The Create New Style from Formatting Dialog Box
Style Modification Options
Assigning Keyboard Shortcuts to Styles
Activity 2-2: Modifying Text Styles
TOPIC C: Create Custom List or Table Styles
Tools for List Styles
Tools for Table Styles
Activity 2-3: Creating Custom List and Table Styles
TOPIC D: Apply Document Themes
Applying Document Themes
Changing the Style Set
Creating Custom Style Sets
Activity 2-4: Applying Document Themes
TOPIC E: Customize Document Themes
The Document Formatting Group
Creating Custom Color Schemes
Creating Custom Font Schemes
Saving Custom Themes
Activity 2-5: Customizing Document Themes
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 3: Using Images in a Document
TOPIC A: Resize an Image
Resizing Options
Cropping Images
The Background Removal Tool
Compression Tools
Activity 3-1: Resizing an Image
TOPIC B: Adjust Image Appearance
The Adjust Group
Corrections Options
Color Options
Artistic Effects Options
Transparency Options
Applying Picture Styles
Activity 3-2: Adjusting Image Appearance
TOPIC C: Integrate Pictures and Text
Text Wrapping Styles
Configuring Wrap Points
Picture Positioning Options
Rotating Images
Adding Captions
Activity 3-3: Integrating Pictures and Text
TOPIC D: Insert and Format Screenshots
The Screenshot Tool
Activity 3-4: Inserting and Formatting Screenshots
TOPIC E: Insert Video
Video Links
Inserting a Video
Playing a Video
Activity 3-5: Inserting a Video
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 4: Creating Custom Graphic Elements
TOPIC A: Create Text Boxes and Pull Quotes
Types of Text Boxes
Inserting a Text Box with the Text Box Gallery
Drawing a Text Box
The Drawing Tools – Format Contextual Tab
Activity 4-1: Creating Text Boxes
TOPIC B: Format Text Boxes and Pull Quotes
Applying Text Box Styles
Formatting Text Boxes
Applying Shadow and 3-D Effects
Changing Text Direction
Saving the Selection to the Text Box Gallery
Activity 4-2: Formatting Text Boxes
TOPIC C: Draw Shapes
Shapes in Word
Types of Shapes
Applying Shape Styles
Resizing Shapes
The Drawing Canvas
Activity 4-3: Drawing Shapes
TOPIC D: Modify Shapes
Text Wrapping Styles
Configuring Wrap Points
Positioning Options
Adding Text to a Shape
Formatting Text in a Shape
Adding Captions
Activity 4-4: Formatting Shapes
TOPIC E: Add WordArt and Other Text Effects
WordArt
Drop Caps
Activity 4-5: Adding WordArt and Other Text Effects
TOPIC F: Create Complex Illustrations with SmartArt
SmartArt Graphics
The Choose a SmartArt Graphic Dialog Box
Adding Text and Images to the Diagram
SmartArt Graphic Categories
The SmartArt Tools Contextual Tabs
Activity 4-6: Creating Complex Illustrations with SmartArt
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 5: Inserting Content Using Quick Parts
TOPIC A: Insert Building Blocks
Quick Parts
Building Blocks
The Building Blocks Organizer Dialog Box
Activity 5-1: Inserting Building Blocks and Quick Parts
TOPIC B: Create and Modify Building Blocks
The Create New Building Blocks Dialog Box
Building Block Modification Options
Copying Building Blocks Between Documents
Activity 5-2: Creating and Modifying Building Blocks
TOPIC C: Insert Fields Using Quick Parts
Fields
Field Code Syntax
The Field Dialog Box
Activity 5-3: Inserting Fields Using Quick Parts
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 6: Controlling Text Flow
TOPIC A: Control Paragraph Flow
Paragraph Flow Options
Activity 6-1: Controlling Paragraph Flow
TOPIC B: Insert Section Breaks
Sections and Section Breaks
When to Use Section Breaks
Inserting a Section Break
Types of Section Breaks
Creating Section Titles
Activity 6-2: Inserting Section Breaks
TOPIC C: Insert Columns
Text Columns
Text Column Options
Activity 6-3: Inserting Columns
TOPIC D: Link Text Boxes to Control Text Flow
Linked Text Boxes
Inserting Text from a File
Activity 6-4: Linking Text Boxes
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 7: Using Templates
TOPIC A: Create a Document Using a Template
Templates in Word
Creating a Document from a Template
Viewing Personal Templates
Template Storage Locations
Activity 7-1: Creating a Document Using a Template
TOPIC B: Create a Template
Creating a New Template
Modifying a Template
Attaching a Template to a Document
Managing Templates with the Organizer
The Default Template Location
Activity 7-2: Creating a Template
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 8: Using Mail Merge
TOPIC A: Mail Merge Basics
Mail Merge
Mail Merge Fields
Mail Merge Rules
Data Sources
The Mailings Tab
Activity 8-1: Mail Merge Basics
TOPIC B: Perform a Mail Merge
The Mail Merge Process
The Mail Merge Wizard and Related Dialog Boxes
Opening a Mail Merge Document with a Data Source Attached
Unlinking a Data Source
Activity 8-2: Performing a Mail Merge
TOPIC C: Merge Envelopes and Labels
Merge Options for Envelopes and Labels
Creating a Single Envelope or Label
Set Up a Return Address
Activity 8-3: Merging Envelopes and Labels
TOPIC D: Create a Data Source Using Word
Data Sources
Data Guidelines
Creating a Data Source Using Word
Activity 8-4: Creating a Data Source Using Word
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 9: Using Macros
TOPIC A: Automate Tasks Using Macros
Macros
The Developer Tab
The Macros Dialog Box
Macro Security
Macro Security Components
Activity 9-1: Automating Tasks Using Macros
TOPIC B: Create a Macro
The Record Macro Dialog Box
Creating Keyboard Shortcuts for Macros
Assigning Macros to Buttons
Managing Macros with the Organizer
Visual Basic for Applications
Activity 9-2: Creating a Macro
Summary
Review Questions
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Students will also need access the following applications:
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Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Device requirements:
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