Microsoft Word - Basic
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Summary
- Certificate of completion - Free
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Overview
Microsoft Word 2013 compliant
• Accredited with CPD UK
• Certified Microsoft Office Specialist instructor Andy Lanning
• Certificate of training upon completing the course
• Bite sized video tutorials, reference guides, exercise files and quizzes
• Unlimited testing
• Self-paced course can be completed in your own time over 12 months
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Description
- Course Syllabus includes 40 tutorials covering beginner and intermediate levels
The Ribbon and Word Screen
An overview of the Word 2013 screen and Ribbon functionality.
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Quick Access Toolbar
Set up the vital buttons you use most to make your work easier.
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Navigating the Page
Learn how to control where you type and how to navigate within the page.
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Your First Document
Learn how to enter text and save your first document.
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Formatting Fonts
Format text with colors and apply fonts.
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Basic Letter Layout
Learn how to format a basic letter layout.
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Basic Cut, Copy, Paste
Cut, copy and paste is an essential skill to help minimize re-typing text.
Styles Gallery
Learn how and why to apply predesigned Styles to text.
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Format Text with Fonts and Colors
Learn how to apply bold, italic, underline and Drop Caps styles to text.
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Format Painter
Quickly copy and paste “formats” with this amazing button.
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Practice with the FONT Group
Learn to apply various font styles and why they are used in professional documents.
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Basic Paragraph Formats
Paragraph format and alignment is important to proper document layout.
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Fun and Functional Paragraph Formats
Apply background colors or borders to paragraphs.
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Bullets & Numbering
Learn how to apply and control bullets and numbering.
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Indents
Learn how and when to use specific indent types.
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Line Spacing
Learn why you would want more space between the lines within paragraphs and how to apply the space.
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The Find/Replace Function
Learn to quickly find a word or format and replace it with an alternative.
File, New
Explore the readily available document templates rather than creating a particular document from scratch.
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File, Recent
Learn to quickly preserve files and easily access your most used documents.
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File, Share
View the various ways to collaborate with others on a document.
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File, Info & Security Considerations
Password Protect a file or Recover an unsaved version.
Inserting Page Breaks and Blank Pages
Quickly force a new page at the location you specify, and/or add a blank page as well.
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Add a Cover Page
Pre-designed cover pages to give a professional look to your report.
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Working with Pages
Quickly move from page-to-page and view pages side-by-side.
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Inserting Pictures and Clip Art
Learn how to apply and control picture sizes and placement.
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Basic Use of Shapes
Learn to move and color shapes to draw attention to an area.
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Screenshots
Learn how to capture a picture of your screen and use in a document.
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Headers and Footers
Learn how to add Headers and Footers to a document.
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Page Numbers and File Location Notes
Learn how to apply and control page numbers and insert file notes.
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Word Art
Learn this creative text format often found on flyers, and a clever “rubber stamp” to use on documents.
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Symbols
A necessary and interesting toolset if using creative accents, symbols, or displaying mathematical formulas.
Margins
Learn how to set margins to standard or custom settings.
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Paper Orientation and Size
Learn how to change paper size and orientation depending on the document type.
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Using Columns
Learn to divide text into long columns to make the best use of paper.
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Paragraph Spacing
Learn how to control spaces between paragraphs all at one time and adjust spacing as needed.
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Printing
Explore the various options within the Print dialogue box.
Document Views
Learn how and why to use the different available document views.
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Navigation Pane
Learn how the Nav Pane assists with document management.
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Show and Zoom controls
How to quickly add the Navigation pane and quickly zoom in and out of the document.
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Use Multiple Windows
Learn about using multiple windows to view the same or various documents side-by-side.
Who is this course for?
This online course is designed to provide a solid foundation in the basics of Word, and teach people to use Word more effectively for work and study. It includes 40 beginner and intermediate level lessons delivered in bite sized, engaging video tutorials by Certified Microsoft Office Specialist instructor, Andy Lanning.
Requirements
No prior knowledge of Word is required.
Career path
Administration, Business & Management
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