ESTIMATED AVERAGE TIME:

30hrs 27mins

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PART 1 COURSE OUTLINED:

This course will introduce students to Microsoft Word’s most important features. Key topics include creating a new document, making it look professional and presentable, adding graphics, and customizing the Microsoft Word interface. After completing this course, you will be ready to use Microsoft Word to efficiently complete daily tasks.

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Lesson 1: Getting Started with Word

Average time 4hrs: 03mins

To begin this course, you will learn about the parts of the Microsoft Word 365 interface, how to create a basic document, and how to find help in Microsoft Word.

Lesson 2: Editing a Document

Average time 3hrs: 04mins

In this lesson, you will learn how to navigate through and select text. Modifying, finding, and replacing text is also covered.

Lesson 3: Formatting Text and Paragraphs

Average time 6hrs: 36mins

This lesson explores Microsoft Word’s formatting tools. To begin, commands on the Home tab and mini toolbar will be discussed. Then, you will learn how to arrange text using tabs and lists. Paragraph layout tools, borders, shading, styles, and formatting management techniques will also be covered.

Lesson 4: Adding Tables

Average time 4hrs: 02mins

This lesson is all about creating, modifying, and formatting tables. Table conversion tools will also be covered.

Lesson 5: Managing Lists

Average time 2hrs: 12mins

Sorting, renumbering, and customizing lists will be covered in this lesson.

Lesson 6: Inserting Graphic Objects

Average time 1hrs: 21mins

This lesson teaches you how to insert symbols and special characters. Techniques for adding images are also discussed.

Lesson 7: Controlling Page Appearance

Average time 3hrs: 01mins

This lesson covers page formatting options, such as page color and borders, watermarks, headers, footers, and the Page Setup dialog box.

Lesson 8: Proofing a Document

Average time 2hrs: 54mins

This lesson explores the commands on the Review tab, including spell check, the Research pane, and the thesaurus. Components of making a document accessible and how to check accessibility are also covered.

Lesson 9: Customizing the Word Environment

Average time 3hrs: 14mins

In this lesson, you will learn how to customize the Microsoft Word interface, modify save options, and manage other file types.