Microsoft Word

Essentials

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Course Details

Course Name

Microsoft Word Essentials

Duration

1 Day

Course Code

AFBMWE

Assumed Knowledge

None

Course Aims

This course aims to provide you with the essential skills and knowledge to create, edit, format, and print documents using Microsoft Word. You will learn how to use the interface, enter and edit text, apply formatting and styles, work with tables, columns, images, and themes, and check your documents for spelling and grammar errors. This course is suitable for anyone who wants to get started with Microsoft Word or refresh their existing skills.

What You Will Learn

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the most common features and functions of this popular word processor. You will learn how to create professional-looking documents for various purposes and audiences, using different tools and techniques to enhance your text, layout, and design. You will also learn how to save, open, and print your documents, as well as how to check them for errors and add relevant information. This course will help you master the basics of Microsoft Word and increase your confidence and productivity with this software.

Skills

  • Enter and edit text, apply formatting and styles
  • How to create, edit, format, and print professional-looking documents
  • How to manage your documents, such as saving, opening, printing, sharing, and securing them, and discover some useful tips and best practices for working with Word efficiently

Who This Is For

The target audience for this training course is anyone who wants to learn the basic features and functions of Microsoft Word, whether for personal or professional use. This course is suitable for beginners who have little or no experience with word processing software, as well as for intermediate users who want to refresh their skills and learn some new tips and tricks

Course Content

Getting started with Microsoft Word

  • Topic A

    What is Word?

  • Topic B

    Starting Word

  • Topic C

    The Interface

Document Creation & Editing

  • Topic A

    Creating a New Document

  • Topic B

    Entering & Editing Text

  • Topic C

    Formatting Text

Saving & Opening

  • Topic A

    Saving Documents

  • Topic B

    Opening Documents

Paragraph Formatting

  • Topic A

    Indenting & Aligning Text

  • Topic B

    Line & Paragraph Spacing

  • Topic C

    Adding Bulleted & Numbered Lists

Page Layout & Document Setup

  • Topic A

    Using Page Setup

  • Topic B

    Headers & Footers

Working with Styles & Themes

  • Topic A

    What are Styles?

  • Topic B

    What are Document Themes?

Basic Tables & Columns

  • Topic A

    Inserting Tables

  • Topic B

    Formatting Tables

Graphics & Pictures

  • Topic A

    Inserting Images

  • Topic B

    Formatting Images

Spell Check & Grammar

  • Topic A

    Using Spell Check

  • Topic B

    Using Autocorrect

Printing & Previewing

  • Topic A

    Print Options

  • Topic B

    Print Preview

Finalising a Document

  • Topic A

    Document Proofing

  • Topic B

    Document Properties

Q&A and Troubleshooting

  • Topic A

    Common Questions & Troubleshooting

Course Progression

At Appetite for Business, we offer a range of courses to help you learn and master Microsoft Word, the most widely used word processing software in the world. Whether you are a beginner who wants to learn the basics, an intermediate user who wants to improve your skills, an advanced user who wants to tackle complex projects, or an expert user who wants to explore the full potential of Word, we have a course that suits your needs and goals.
Our courses cover topics such as creating and formatting documents, using styles, themes, and templates, working with tables, images, and charts, managing long and complex documents, reviewing and editing documents, automating and customising documents, integrating documents with other applications and online resources, and securing and protecting documents. You will also learn tips, tricks, and best practices to help you work efficiently and effectively with Word.

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