Understanding Word Level 1

Covers the essentials of word processing, Preparing a document, changing and improving the way it looks, printing and saving it for future use.

Practical hands-on training in:

• Word Processing Basics

• (i.e. open, edit, save, print, close)

• Using Help

• Selecting & Formatting Text

• Using the Ruler & Toolbars

• Page Layout

• Paragraph Formatting

• Cut, Copy & Paste

• AutoCorrect & AutoText

• Printing, Print Preview

• Spell Check

Duration:  Full Day

Recommended Prerequisites:

Keyboard Skills and Computer Awareness or equivalent experience including the ability to use WindowsFull day

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Working with Word Level 2

Covers extended use of MS Word. This course will give you better productivity and includes the skills required to give a professional finish to your document.

Practical hands-on training in:

• Overview of the Basic Elements

• Headers & footers, Page numbering

• Section Breaks

• Tables

• Graphics

• Bullets & Numbering

• Thesaurus

• Inserting Symbols

• Tabs & Indents

• Word Art

Duration:Full Day

Recommended Prerequisites:

Understanding Word (Level 1) or equivalent experience.

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Mail Merge & Labels

In depth training in mail merge using different types of data sources.

Practical hands-on training in:

• Mail Merge a Letter

• Create a Data Source

• Mail Merge using an existing Data Source

• ASK and FILLIN Fields

• Distribute form letters to email or fax addresses

• Addressing & Customising Envelopes

• Addressing & Customising Labels

• Create a catalog, membership directory or parts list.

Duration:    ½  day

Recommended Prerequisites:

Microsoft Word experience at Level Two or equivalent.

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Graphic Design

Use Word to create brochures, fliers etc.  Master columns, work with pictures, text boxes and other objects.  Create backgrounds and borders.

Practical hands-on training in:

• Pictures

• Graphics

• Watermarks

• Text Boxes

• Ways to Draw

• Drawing Objects

• Word Art

• Styles

• Borders & Shading

• Creating Graphs & Organisational Charts

• Newspaper Columns

Insert Symbols Duration:    ½ day

Recommended Prerequisites:

Microsoft Word experience at Level Two or equivalent.

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Report Writing

Learn skills for setting up long reports/booklets to ensure consistency of presentation styles.

Practical hands-on training in:

• Outlining Documents

• Styles

• Section Breaks

• Header & Footer

• Page Numbering

• Bullets & Numbering

• Adding Captions

• Track Changes

• Versions

• Footnotes & Endnotes

• Bookmarks

• Cross References

• Create a Table of Contents

• Thesaurus

Duration:    ½  day

Recommended Prerequisites:

Microsoft Word experience at Level Two or equivalent.

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Customising & Automating

Streamline your document with auto prompting templates and forms, and macros. Customise your system to suit your needs.

Practical hands-on training in:

• Mouse and Keyboard shortcuts

• Word expansion for increased productivity

• Customising the Quick Access Toolbar and Ribbons

• User Options

• Creating Templates

• Using Templates

Content may include one or more of the following if time permits

• Forms

• Automatic Prompting Templates

• Section Breaks

• Macros

Duration:    ½ day

Recommended Prerequisites:

Microsoft Word experience at Level Two or equivalent.

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