Microsoft Word

Module 1: Introduction to Word

Word Interface: Understanding the Ribbon, toolbars, and workspace. Creating a Document: Starting a new document, opening existing documents, saving, and closing documents. Navigating Documents: Using scrollbars, Go To, and Find functions.

Module 2: Basic Text Operations

Entering and Editing Text: Typing, selecting, copying, cutting, and pasting text. Text Formatting: Changing font style, size, color, and highlighting. Paragraph Formatting: Aligning text, setting line spacing, and adding bullets and numbering. Using the Format Painter: Copying formatting from one part of the document to another.

Module 3: Working with Styles and Themes

Applying Styles: Using built-in styles to format text consistently. Modifying Styles: Customizing existing styles and creating new styles. Using Themes: Applying and customizing document themes for a cohesive look.

Module 4: Page Layout and Design

Page Setup: Setting margins, orientation, paper size, and columns. Headers and Footers: Adding, editing, and formatting headers and footers. Page Numbers: Inserting and formatting page numbers.

Module 5: Inserting and Managing Objects

Pictures and Images: Inserting, resizing, and positioning images. Shapes and SmartArt: Adding and customizing shapes, SmartArt graphics, and charts. Tables: Creating tables, adjusting column and row sizes, and applying table styles.

Module 6: Advanced Formatting and Tools

Using Sections: Inserting section breaks to apply different formatting within the same document. Columns: Creating and formatting multi-column layouts. Text Boxes and WordArt: Inserting and formatting text boxes and WordArt for emphasis.

Module 7: Working with References

Table of Contents: Creating and updating a table of contents. Footnotes and Endnotes: Inserting and formatting footnotes and endnotes. Citations and Bibliography: Managing sources and generating a bibliography.

Module 8: Reviewing and Collaborating

Track Changes: Enabling, reviewing, and accepting/rejecting changes. Comments: Adding, editing, and responding to comments. Document Protection: Restricting editing and applying password protection.

Module 9: Mail Merge

Setting Up Mail Merge: Creating a mail merge for letters, labels, and emails. Data Sources: Connecting to data sources such as Excel or Access. Finishing the Merge: Previewing and completing the mail merge process.

Module 10: Proofing and Printing

Proofing Tools: Using spell check, grammar check, and the thesaurus. Print Layout and Preview: Viewing the document as it will appear when printed. Printing: Setting print options and printing documents.

Module 11: Customizing Word

Quick Access Toolbar: Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar for easier access to frequently used commands. Word Options: Adjusting Word settings to personalize the user experience. Macros: Recording and running simple macros to automate repetitive tasks.

This summary covers the essential topics and skills taught in the “Microsoft Word” course, focusing on creating, formatting, and managing documents, as well as advanced tools for collaboration and customization.