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Word 2007, Introduction

Word processing is the use of computers to create, revise, and save documents for printing and future retrieval. This course is the first in a series of three Microsoft® Office Word 2007 courses. It will provide you with the basic concepts required to produce basic business documents.

Audience

This course is intended for individuals who want to gain basic knowledge of working on Word. Individuals who want to pursue Microsoft Certified Application Specialist certification in Microsoft Office Word 2007 can also take this course.

Prerequisites
  • Windows 2000/XP: Introduction

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Create a basic document by using Microsoft Word.
  • Edit documents by locating and modifying text.
  • Format text.
  • Format paragraphs.
  • Add tables to a document.
  • Add graphic elements to a document.
  • Control a document's page setup and its overall appearance.
  • Proof documents to make them more accurate.

Course Contents
  • Creating a Basic Document
    • Explore the User Interface
    • Open and View a Document
    • Customize the Word Environment
    • Obtain Help
    • Enter Text
    • Save a Document
    • Preview and Print a Document
  • Editing a Document
    • Navigate and Select Text in a Document
    • Insert, Delete, or Rearrange Text
    • Undo Changes
    • Search and Replace Text
  • Formatting Text
    • Change Font Appearance
    • Highlight Text
  • Formatting Paragraphs
    • Set Tabs to Align Text
    • Control Paragraph Layout
    • Add Borders and Shading
    • Apply Styles
    • Create Lists
    • Manage Formatting
  • Adding Tables
    • Create a Table
    • Modify the Table Structure
    • Format a Table
    • Convert Text to a Table or Tables to Text
  • Inserting Graphic Objects
    • Add Visual Effects Using Symbols and Special Characters
    • Insert Illustrations
  • Controlling Page Appearance
    • Control Page Layout
    • Apply a Page Border and Color
    • Add Watermarks
    • Add Headers and Footers
  • Proofing a Document
    • Check Spelling, Grammar and Word Count
    • Enhance Textual Meaning Using the Thesaurus
    • Customize AutoCorrect Options

Student Responsibilities
In order for a class to be successful, all students should share the same general level of knowledge and experience. If a participant does not demonstrate these, the instructor will take the necessary steps either to prepare the participant or place him/her in a more appropriate course. This policy is intended to maintain the high level of quality control that you have come to expect.
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