Word - Introduction

Course Outline

Module 1:

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Word 

• Using Menus, Context Menus and the Ribbon Interface
• Creating and Saving Word Documents
• Managing your Workspace
• Previewing and Printing Documents
• Customizing the Word Environment 

Lesson 2: Formatting Text and Paragraphs

• Applying Character Formatting
• Controlling Paragraph Layout
• Aligning Text Using Tabs
• Displaying Text in Bulleted or Numbered Lists
• Applying Borders and Shading 

Lesson 3: Working More Efficiently 

• Making Repetitive Text Edits
• Applying Repetitive Formatting
• Using Styles to Streamline Repetitive Formatting Tasks 

Lesson 4: Managing Lists 

• Sorting Lists
• Formatting Lists 

Module 2:

Lesson 5: Adding Tables

• Inserting a Table
• Formatting a Table
• Converting Text to a Table 

Lesson 6: Adding Graphics 

• Inserting Symbols and Special Characters
• Adding Images to a Document
• Designating Text Wrap Options for Images

Lesson 7: Controlling Page Appearance 

• Applying a Page Border and Color
• Adding Headers and Footers
• Controlling Page Layout
• Adding a Watermark 

Lesson 8: Preparing to Save a Document 

• Checking Spelling, Grammar, and Readability
• Using Research Tools
• Checking Accessibility
• Saving a Document to Other Formats 

Outcomes:

• Navigate the “Ribbon” interface in MS Word.
• Create, edit, print and save documents.
• Use keyboard shortcuts and reformatting features.
• Create bulleted and numbered lists.
• Format document text.
•  Create or import tables within a document.
• Insert images and special characters.
• Apply document layout formatting options.
• Perform final document prep techniques.