Course Objectives:

In this course, you will learn fundamental Word 2016 skills.

You will:

• Navigate and perform common tasks in Word, such as opening, viewing, editing, saving, and printing documents, and configuring the application.
• Format text and paragraphs.
• Perform repetitive operations efficiently using tools such as Find and Replace, Format Painter, and Styles.
• Enhance lists by sorting, renumbering, and customizing list styles.
• Create and format tables.
• Insert graphic objects into a document, including symbols, special characters, illustrations, pictures, and clip art.
• Format the overall appearance of a page through page borders and colors, watermarks, headers and footers, and page layout.
• Use Word features to help identify and correct problems with spelling, grammar, readability, and accessibility.

Target Student:

This course is intended for students who want to learn basic Word 2016 skills, such as creating, editing, and formatting documents; inserting simple tables and creating lists; and employing a variety of techniques for improving the appearance and accuracy of document content.

Prerequisites:

To ensure your success in this course, you should have end-user skills with any current version of Windows®, including being able to start programs, switch between programs, locate saved files, close programs, and access websites using a web browser. 

Course Contents

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Word

Topic A: Navigate in Microsoft Word

Topic B: Create and Save Word Documents

Topic C: Manage Your Workspace

Topic D: Edit Documents

Topic E: Preview and Print Documents

Topic F: Customize the Word Environment

Lesson 2: Formatting Text and Paragraphs

Topic A: Apply Character Formatting

Topic B: Control Paragraph Layout

Topic C: Align Text Using Tabs

Topic D: Display Text in Bulleted or Numbered Lists

Topic E: Apply Borders and Shading

Lesson 3: Working More Efficiently

Topic A: Make Repetitive Edits

Topic B: Apply Repetitive Formatting

Topic C: Use Styles to Streamline Repetitive Formatting Tasks

Lesson 4: Managing Lists

Topic A: Sort a List

Topic B: Format a List

Lesson 5: Adding Tables

Topic A: Insert a Table

Topic B: Modify a Table

Topic C: Format a Table

Topic D: Convert Text to a Table

Lesson 6: Inserting Graphic Objects

Topic A: Insert Symbols and Special Characters

Topic B: Add Images to a Document

Lesson 7: Controlling Page Appearance

Topic A: Apply a Page Border and Color

Topic B: Add Headers and Footers

Topic C: Control Page Layout

Topic D: Add a Watermark

Lesson 8: Preparing to Publish a Document

Topic A: Check Spelling, Grammar, and Readability

Topic B: Use Research Tools

Topic C: Check Accessibility

Topic D: Save a Document to Other Formats

Course Objectives:

After you master the basics of using Microsoft® Word 2016 such as creating, editing, and saving documents; navigating through a document; and printing, you're ready to move on to tackling the more advanced features. These features enable you to create complex and professional documents with a consistent look and feel. They also enable you to automate tedious tasks such as preparing a letter to send to every customer of your organization.

Creating professional-looking documents can help you give your organization a competitive edge. Implementing time-saving features such as document templates and automated mailings helps your organization reduce expenses. Mastering these techniques will make you a valued employee in your organization.

This course covers Microsoft Office Specialist exam objectives to help students prepare for the Word 2016 Exam and the Word 2016 Expert Exam.

Course Objectives:

In this course, you will learn to create and modify complex documents and use tools that allow you to customize those documents.

You will:

• Organize content using tables and charts.
• Customize formats using styles and themes.
• Insert content using quick parts.
• Use templates to automate document formatting.
• Control the flow of a document.
• Simplify and manage long documents.
• Use mail merge to create letters, envelopes, and labels.

Target Student:

This course is designed for students who wish to use Microsoft Word to create and modify complex documents and use tools that allow them to customize those documents.

Prerequisites:

To ensure your success in this course, you should have end-user skills with any current version of Windows®, including being able to start programs, switch between programs, locate saved files, close programs, and access websites using a web browser. In addition, you should be able to navigate and perform common tasks in Word, such as opening, viewing, editing, and saving documents; formatting text and paragraphs; format the overall appearance of a page; and create lists and tables. 

Course Contents

Lesson 1: Organizing Content Using Tables and Charts

Topic A: Sort Table Data

Topic B: Control Cell Layout

Topic C: Perform Calculations in a Table

Topic D: Create a Chart

Topic E: Add an Excel Table to a Word Document (Optional)

Lesson 2: Customizing Formats Using Styles and Themes

Topic A: Create and Modify Text Styles

Topic B: Create Custom List or Table Styles

Topic C: Apply Document Themes

Lesson 3: Inserting Content Using Quick Parts

Topic A: Insert Building Blocks

Topic B: Create and Modify Building Blocks

Topic C: Insert Fields Using Quick Parts

Lesson 4: Using Templates to Automate Document Formatting

Topic A: Create a Document Using a Template

Topic B: Create and Modify a Template

Topic C: Manage Templates with the Template Organizer

Lesson 5: Controlling the Flow of a Document

Topic A: Control Paragraph Flow

Topic B: Insert Section Breaks

Topic C: Insert Columns

Topic D: Link Text Boxes to Control Text Flow

Lesson 6: Simplifying and Managing Long Documents

Topic A: Insert Blank and Cover Pages

Topic B: Insert an Index

Topic C: Insert a Table of Contents

Topic D: Insert an Ancillary Table

Topic E: Manage Outlines

Topic F: Create a Master Document

Lesson 7: Using Mail Merge to Create Letters, Envelopes, and Labels

Topic A: The Mail Merge Feature

Topic B: Merge Envelopes and Labels

Course Objectives:

Microsoft® Word 2016 enables you to do far more than simple word processing. Word includes advanced image manipulation tools, collaboration features, cross-referencing and linking tools, entry forms and data collection, security features, and tools to automate document production.

This course covers Microsoft Office Specialist exam objectives to help students prepare for the Word 2016 Exam and the Word 2016 Expert Exam.

Course Objectives:

In this course, you will:

• Use images in a document.
• Create custom graphic elements.
• Collaborate on documents.
• Add reference marks and notes.
• Secure a document.
• Create and manipulate forms.
• Create macros to automate tasks.

Target Student:

This course is intended for students who want to use advanced capabilities in Word, including image manipulation, collaboration and revision tracking, cross-referencing and linking, document security, forms, and process automation through macros.

Prerequisites:

To ensure success, you should be comfortable in the Windows® 10 environment, and be able to use Windows 10 to manage information on your computer. Specific tasks you should be able to perform include opening and closing applications, navigating basic file structures, and managing files and folders. 

Course Contents

Lesson 1: Manipulating Images

Topic A: Integrate Pictures and Text

Topic B: Adjust Image Appearance

Topic C: Insert Other Media Elements

Lesson 2: Using Custom Graphic Elements

Topic A: Create Text Boxes and Pull Quotes

Topic B: Add WordArt and Other Text Effects

Topic C: Draw Shapes

Topic D: Create Complex Illustrations with SmartArt

Lesson 3: Collaborating on Documents

Topic A: Prepare a Document for Collaboration

Topic B: Mark Up a Document

Topic C: Review Markups

Topic D: Merge Changes from Other Documents

Lesson 4: Adding Document References and Links

Topic A: Add Captions

Topic B: Add Cross-References

Topic C: Add Bookmarks

Topic D: Add Hyperlinks

Topic E: Insert Footnotes and Endnotes

Topic F: Add Citations and a Bibliography

Lesson 5: Securing a Document

Topic A: Suppress Information

Topic B: Set Formatting and Editing Restrictions

Topic C: Restrict Document Access

Topic D: Add a Digital Signature to a Document

Lesson 6: Using Forms to Manage Content

Topic A: Create Forms

Topic B: Modify Forms

Lesson 7: Automating Repetitive Tasks with Macros

Topic A: Automate Tasks by Using Macros

Topic B: Create a Macro