Become a Pro User With Microsoft Word
If you’re looking to master Microsoft Word, the “Be a Pro User With Microsoft Word” course is your ticket to unlocking its full potential. This comprehensive and interactive training is designed for clerks, officers, executives, supervisors, administrators, managers, and anyone eager to enhance their Word skills. With a focus on hands-on learning, this course doesn’t just scratch the surface; it dives deep into Word’s functionalities.
What to Expect
In this course, you’ll go beyond the basics. You’ll learn how to manipulate styles, apply paragraph formatting, work with columns, use section breaks effectively, and create stunning headers and footers. You’ll also discover the art of adding watermarks and hyperlinks, and harness the power of Mail Merge for personalized communication. Want to collaborate seamlessly? Explore linking and embedding techniques. Plus, delve into advanced find and replace options for precise document editing. And if you’re working on long documents, you’ll appreciate mastering Tables of Contents, Figures, and Indexes. By the end, you’ll be a Word wizard, equipped with the knowledge and skills to boost your career, whether you’re a professional or just someone looking to stand out in the corporate world.
Your Path to Success
This Microsoft Word course from Info Trek isn’t just about learning the basics; it’s about unlocking your potential. With a combination of engaging lectures, practical exercises, and a supportive learning environment, you’ll find yourself navigating Word with ease. Whether you’re aiming to advance in your current job, open doors to new opportunities, or simply enhance your document creation skills, this course is your stepping stone. So, embrace the power of Microsoft Word, transform your career prospects, and embark on a journey that goes beyond limits.
Course Details
Course Code:BPUW-2; Instructor-led
Audience
This course is designed for Clerks, Officers, Executives, Supervisors, Administrators, Managers of all levels; and personnel who already know and want to further enhance their knowledge and practical uses of Microsoft Word.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is essential with the following pre-requisites:
- Have attended Microsoft Word – Foundation Level; OR
- Able to Create a New Document
- Able to Format and Edit Document
- Able to Apply Text Formatting
- Able to Align and Indent Text
- Able to Apply Bullets and Numbering to a List
- Able to Apply Borders to Selected Text
- Able to Set and Remove Tab Stops
- Able to Apply Styles to a paragraph
- Able to Perform Spell Check on a Document
- Able to Set Page Orientation, Paper Size and Page Margins
- Able to Apply Headers and Footers to a Document
Methodology
This program will be conducted with interactive lectures, PowerPoint presentation, discussions and practical exercise.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Manipulating Style
- Apply Paragraph Formatting
- Apply and Modify Multilevel List Formatting
- Insert Cover Page
- Insert, Edit and Remove Hyperlink
- Apply Section Breaks to a document
- Apply Different Headers and Footers
- Perform Mail Merge using the Wizard
- Perform Mail Merge Ask Field
- Add Watermark to a Document
- Apply Column Formatting to an Entire Document
- Apply Link and Hyperlink
- Insert Table of Content
Outlines
Module 1: Manipulating Styles in Word
- What Are Styles?
- Applying Styles
- Types of Styles
- Creating A Paragraph Style
- Creating A Character Style
- Modifying A Style
- Enabling Automatic Style Updating
- Deleting A Style
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Formatting text characteristics such as font size, color, and alignment.
- Creating A Character Style
- Creating A Paragraph Style
Module 2: Paragraph Formatting
- Paragraph Marks
- Soft Paragraph (Line Break) Marks
- Recommended Techniques for Aligning and Indenting Text
- Aligning Text
- Indenting Paragraphs
- Applying Single or Double Line Spacing Within Paragraphs
- Applying Spacing Above or Below Paragraphs
- Using Paragraph Spacing Rather Than Using the Return Key
- Applying Bullets to A List
- Applying Numbering a List
- Modifying Bullet and Numbering Formatting
- Removing Bullet or Numbering Formatting
- Applying and Modifying Multilevel List Formatting
- Cover Pages
- Using Page Color
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Finally understand how to format your paragraphs and make them look the way you want.
- Create bulleted or numbered lists with confidence.
Module 3: Columns
- Applying Column Formatting to an Entire Document
- Applying Column Formatting to Just ‘Selected Text’
- Changing Number of Columns within a Column Layout
- Changing Column Widths and Spacing
- Using Pre-Set Column Formatting
- Inserting and Removing Lines between Columns
- Inserting Column Breaks
- Deleting Column Breaks
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- You can improve readability. When using Word, columns can break up text and make Word documents easier to read.
- Make your page more attractive and easy to read in one of the simplest ways.
Module 4: Sections
- What Are Section Breaks?
- Inserting ‘Next Page’ Section Breaks
- Inserting ‘Odd Page’ Section Breaks
- Changing the Section Break Type
- Deleting Section Breaks
- Changing Page Orientation within Sections
- Changing Page Vertical Alignment within Sections
- Changing Margins within Sections
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Learn how to use Word’s section breaks to control a document’s formatting.
Module 5: Headers & Footers
- Applying Different Headers and Footers to Sections
- Applying Different Headers and Footers to the First Page
- Applying Different Headers and Footers to Odd and Even Pages
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Adding things such as page numbers, dates, file names, and disclaimers to documents.
- Adding headers and footers with built-in, ready- made layouts or add your own custom headers and footers.
Module 6: Watermarks
- Adding a Pre-Defined Watermark
- Adding a Custom Text Watermark
- Removing a Watermark
- Modifying a Text Watermark
- Adding a Picture Watermark
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Adding such watermarks to the pages in your Microsoft Word document and make them more attractive and to give them a professional look.
Module 7: Mail Merge
- Starting the Mail Merge Wizard
- Mail Merge Wizard – Step 1 of 6 ‘Select Document Type’
- Mail Merge Wizard – Step 2 of 6 ‘Select Starting Document’
- Mail Merge Wizard – Step 3 of 6 ‘Select Recipients’
- Mail Merge Wizard – Step 4 of 6 ‘Write Your Letter’
- Mail Merge Wizard – Step 5 of 6 Previewing Your Letters
- Mail Merge Wizard – Step 6 of 6 Printing Options
- Creating a Mailing List to Be Used Within a Mail Merge
- Merging a Mailing List to Produce Labels
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Lesson 7.1: Merge Envelopes and Labels
- Merge Options for Envelopes and Labels
- Creating a Single Envelope or Label Set Up a Return Address
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After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Write and send a personalized letter or e-mail to many different people at the same time.
- To create a form letter, attach it to a data source, format it, and merge the documents.
- Use it to quickly create personalized messages for hundreds of people at once.
Module 8: Hyperlinks
- Inserting Hyperlinks
- Editing a Hyperlink
- Removing a Hyperlink
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Can enrich the experience of your readers by connecting them to other resources and adding them is a simple process.
Module 9: Linking & Embedding
- What Is Object Linking?
- Linking Data from A Document as An Icon
- Updating a Linked Document
- Breaking the Link to A Document
- Linking and Displaying the Linked Object as An Icon
- Linking and Displaying the Actual Linked Data
- Updating or Breaking an Application Link
- What Is Object Embedding?
- Embedding Data into A Document as An Object
- Editing Embedded Data
- Deleting Embedded Data
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Copy information from one file and paste it as a linked object.
- Copy information from one file and paste it as an embedded object.
- Understand the differences between linked objects and embedded objects.
Module 10: Building Blocks (Formerly Called Auto text)
- Creating and Inserting Building Block Items
- Modifying a Building Block (Auto text) Item
- Deleting A Building Block (Auto text) Item
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Create and use document building blocks in Word.
Module 11: Advanced Find and Replace
- Clever Ways of Using the ‘Find and Replace’ Facility
- Advanced Find and Replace Options Using Font Formatting
- Advanced Find and Replace Options Using Paragraph Formatting
- Advanced Find and Replace Options Using Paragraph Marks
- Advanced Find and Replace Options Using Page Breaks
- ‘Paste Special’ Options Using Formatted and Unformatted Text
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After completing this module, you will be able to:
- To search for text with specific formatting.
- Automatically search your document using the Find feature.
- Quickly change words or phrases using Replace.
Module 12: Using A Tables of Contents, Figures & Indexes
- Creating A Table of Contents
- Updating A Table of Contents
- Creating and Updating a Table of Figures
- Marking an Index Entry
- Marking an Index Sub-Entry
- Compiling and Updating an Index
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Create a table of contents that’s easy to keep up to date.
- Apply heading styles to the text you want to include in the table of contents.
- Learn how to create an index in Word.
- Mark entries in Word and also how to change the format of the index.
