Computer Training for Busy People

Microsoft Word

Word Level I

Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows.
Workshop consists of two 3-hr sessions.
This module teaches students how to create, format, print and save Word documents. Tasks include text editing, cut, copy and paste; spelling and grammar tools. Students will also learn how to work with document views and print options. Tasks include character, paragraph, and document formatting; using styles; setting tabs; indenting paragraphs; and using numbers and bullets. The students will also learn how to work with headers and footers, and section breaks.

Word Level II

Prerequisite: Word Level I.
Workshop consists of two 3-hr sessions.
Everyday Tasks Made Easier Module
This module covers many of the features that can make everyday tasks quicker and easier. The student will learn how to insert dates and symbols; create and edit Tables, AutoFormat Tables, and Gridlines, apply borders and shading. The student will also learn how to insert, move and size graphics, Watermarks, WordArt and drawing objects; create and modify Templates and Wizards; create Newsletter-Style Columns.

Advanced Features Module
This module covers Mail Merge, creating a Data Source, merging mailing labels, catalogs and Outlook Data Sources. Students will also learn how to Sort Table Data, use and format Bullets and Numbered Lists; record macros, run Macros, and create Macro Buttons.

Word Level III

Prerequisite: Word Levels I and II.
Workshop consists of two 3-hr sessions.
Word Helpers Module
This module covers several topics that help the student perform tasks more efficiently. Tasks include using AutoFormat, AutoCorrect, AutoText, Find and Replace, and Thesaurus. Students will also learn how to use Outline view, create a MS Word Chart, Insert Diagrams, inserting Hyperlinks, HTML features and customizing Word preferences.

Working with Long Documents Module
This module covers working with long documents. Tasks include creating Section Headers and Footers, creating a Table of Contents, working with Table of Authorities, creating a document Index; creating Bookmarks, Footnotes, and Endnotes. Students will also learn how to Track Revisions, use Comments and create Master Documents.