Who Should Attend?

This course is for those who would like to gain knowledge of Microsoft® Word 2007 / 2010, and is ideal not just for beginners, but also for those who are aware of the basics, and would like to explore further tools and techniques to help improve their efficiency..

About the Programme

This two day programme, covers the basics of Microsoft® Word on Day One and looks at advanced topics on Day Two. Delegates who feel they already have a basic working knowledge of Microsoft® Word, or are familiar with some Day One topics, should view Day One as a refresher.

Course Objectives

• Understand the basics of Microsoft® Word 2007 / 2010, and how it is different from the pervious versions
• Understand how to navigate efficiently to the relevant tools within the Microsoft® Word Ribbon
• Explore quick ways of enhancing the appearance of your documents
• Gain an understanding of the various tools available within Microsoft® Word and their different uses

What You Will Gain

• A good working knowledge of Microsoft® Word
• An understanding of the various formatting options available for use
• An awareness of the types of graphics and media that can be inserted into your documents, and how they can be formatted
• A list of keyboard shortcuts for frequently used tools, and how to use them to increase speed
• Knowledge of how to insert links from websites and other documents into your documents
• Understanding Macros as a tool, and how it can be used to record and replay a frequently used command, or a series of commands

Programme Contents

DAY ONE
• The Microsoft® Ribbon & The Office / Home Button - What Is New In Microsoft® Word 2007 / 2010
• Understanding Commands, Tabs, & Groups
• Creating Documents & Templates
• Enhancing The Appearance Of Your Documents
  > Changing Font Type, Size, Colour, Case, Styles, etc.,
  > Copying Existing Formatting Onto New Text
  > Clearing All Formatting From Text
• Paragraphs
  > Using Paragraph Marks
  > Aligning Text
• Applying Drop Cap Styles
• Customising Paragraph Indents, Line & Paragraph Spacing
• Borders & Shading
• Using Find & Replace Options
• Using Tabs For Easy Alignment & Placing Of Text
• Changing Your Page Settings (Orientation, Size, Margin, Breaks, etc.,)
• Using Headers & Footers
• Inserting Tables In Your Document
  > Moving Across Cells & Rows
  > Working With Text Within The Table
  > Selecting All Cells, Rows Or The Entire Table
  > Working With Rows & Columns
• Inserting & Formatting Pictures, Clip Art, 3D Graphics, etc.,
• Checking Your Document For Errors
• Using The Various Printing Options To Suit Your Needs
• Previewing Your Document
• Viewing Your Document Using Different Page View Options

DAY TWO
• Inserting Special Characters & Symbols Into Your Document
• Setting Auto Correct & AutoFormat
• Working With 3D Text
  > Wrapping Text Around Media
• Creating, Customising & Applying Styles
• Using Breaks In Your Document
• Creating Columns In Word Documents
• Tables
  > Formatting Data As A Table
  > Merging & Splitting, & Aligning Text Within Cells
  > Sorting Data In Your Table
• Advanced Formatting For Pictures, Clip Art, 3D Graphics, etc.,
• Inserting & Formatting Text Boxes Within Your Document
• Creating Mail Merge Documents
  > Using Your Mailing Database To Work With Microsoft® Word Documents
  > Preparing, Printing & Emailing Your Mail Merge Documents
• Inserting, Editing & Removing Hyperlinks In Your Document
• Built-In Themes
  > Applying Built-In Themes To Your Documents
  > Customising & Creating New Themes
• Macros
  > Recording Macros To Speed Up Frequently Performed Actions
  > Assigning Shortcut Keys To Recorded Macros
• Securing Your Documents
  > Finalising Your Documents As Read-Only
  > Adding Password Protection To Your Documents
• Customising The Quick Access Toolbar

2 Days - Non-Residential

Delegate spaces available on the following course dates: