Microsoft Word Intermediate Course

Online Course for Word Users.

Topics	173 Part Course
Duration	12 Months Access
Start Date	Anytime - Instant Access
Delivery	Online Course
Version	365

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Improve your use of Microsoft Word

Take your Microsoft Word skills to the next level with our online Word Intermediate course or customised corporate training session.

Designed for those with basic Word skills, the course covers topics such as Styles and theming to more efficiently use the program.

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Word Intermediate Course Details

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This course aims to enhance existing skills by covering more specific documentation creation aspects such as working with multiple documents, formatting tables, tabs, lists, merging, section breaks, templates and more.

At the completion of this course you should be able to:

modify Word options
work with document properties
create and format columns
use formatting techniques to position text and paragraphs
work with multiple documents
create and apply styles
manage styles in a document or template
create and work effectively with themes
create and use templates
learn how to work with section breaks
insert headers and footers into a document
create and work with headers and footers in long and complex documents
create and edit recipient lists
perform a mail merge from scratch
produce address labels from a mailing list
customise mail merges
draw and format shapes
work extensively with shapes
insert and work with text boxes
manage and manipulate text boxes
use table features to improve the layout and format of tables
enhance and correct pictures

Microsoft Word 365 - Level 2 (with Challenge Exercises) assumes a basic understanding of the software. It would also be beneficial to have a general understanding of personal computers and the Windows operating system environment.

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Setting Word Options

Understanding Word Options
Personalising Word
Setting Display Options
Understanding File Locations
Setting File Locations
Understanding Save Options
Setting Save Options
Challenge Exercise
Challenge Exercise Sample

Document Properties

Understanding Document Properties
Viewing Document Properties
Specifying Document Properties
Viewing Advanced Properties
Inserting Properties Into a Document
Updating Document Properties
Deleting Document Property Data
Challenge Exercise
Challenge Exercise Sample

Columns

Understanding Columns
Creating Columns of Text
Specifying Column Widths and Spacing
Inserting Column Breaks
Challenge Exercise
Challenge Exercise Sample

Formatting Techniques

Applying First Line Indents
Applying Hanging Indents
Applying Right Indents
Understanding Pagination
Controlling Widows and Orphans
Keeping Paragraphs Together
Keeping Lines Together
Inserting a Page Break
Applying Hyphenation to Text
Hiding Text
Inserting a Drop Cap
Understanding Returns
Inserting Hard and Soft Returns
Removing Returns
Revealing Formatting
Challenge Exercise
Challenge Exercise Sample

Multiple Documents

Opening Multiple Documents
Switching Between Open Documents
Arranging All
Viewing Side by Side
Synchronised Scrolling
Resetting the Window Position
Challenge Exercise
Challenge Exercise Sample

Styles

Understanding Styles
Applying Paragraph Styles
Applying Character Styles
Creating a Quick Style
Creating a Paragraph Style
Creating a Character Style
Applying Custom Styles
Challenge Exercise
Challenge Exercise Sample

Style Techniques

Understanding the Modify Style Dialog Box
Selecting and Updating Styles
Renaming and Deleting Styles
Importing and Exporting Styles
Challenge Exercise
Challenge Exercise Sample

Themes

Understanding Themes
Applying a Theme
Modifying Theme Colours
Modifying Theme Fonts
Creating a Custom Theme
Applying a Theme to a Template
Resetting a Theme
Challenge Exercise
Challenge Exercise Sample

Templates

Understanding Templates
Using a Sample Template
Downloading an Online Template
Creating a Template
Modifying a Template
Using a Custom Template
Attaching a Template to a Document
Copying Styles Between Templates
Creating a Template From a Template
Tips for Developing Templates
Challenge Exercise
Challenge Exercise Sample

Section Breaks

Understanding Section Breaks
Inserting a Next Page Section Break
Inserting a Continuous Section Break
Inserting an Even Page Section Break
Inserting an Odd Page Section Break
Challenge Exercise
Challenge Exercise Sample

Headers and Footers

Understanding Headers and Footers
Inserting Headers and Footers
Inserting a Blank Header
Inserting a Blank Footer
Switching Between Headers and Footers
Editing Headers and Footers
Inserting Page Numbering
Inserting Date Information
Challenge Exercise
Challenge Exercise Sample

Header and Footer Techniques

Headers and Footers in Long Documents
Adjusting Header and Footer Positions
Inserting First Page Headers and Footers
Inserting Different Odd and Even Pages
Creating Section Headers and Footers
Unlinking Section Headers and Footers
Challenge Exercise
Challenge Exercise Sample

Mail Merge Recipient Lists

Understanding Recipient Lists
Creating a Recipient List
Customising the Columns
Adding Records
Deleting Records
Saving a Recipient List
Opening a Recipient List
Editing a Recipient List
Challenge Exercise
Challenge Exercise Data

Merging From Scratch

Understanding Merging From Scratch
Selecting the Document Type
Selecting the Recipients
Inserting the Date
Inserting an Address Block
Inserting the Greeting Line
Typing the Letter
Inserting Individual Merge Fields
Previewing the Merge
Completing the Merge
Challenge Exercise
Challenge Exercise Sample

Merging to Labels

Setting Up Mailing Labels
Completing Mailing Labels
Challenge Exercise
Challenge Exercise Workspace

Mail Merge Techniques

Running a Saved Merge
Excluding Recipients
Filtering Recipients
Sorting Recipients
Selecting Another Data Source
Applying an if Then Else Rule
Applying a Fill in Rule
Challenge Exercise
Challenge Exercise Data

Shapes

Understanding Shapes
Drawing Shapes
Selecting Shapes
Resizing Shapes
Moving Shapes
Aligning Shapes
Rotating Shapes
Grouping Shapes
Arranging Shapes
Deleting Shapes
Applying a Fill to the Drawing Canvas
Applying Text Wrapping to a Canvas
Challenge Exercise
Challenge Exercise Sample

Enhancing Shapes

Applying Shape Styles
Filling Shapes
Applying a Solid Fill to Shapes
Applying a Gradient Fill to a Shape
Applying a Picture Fill to a Shape
Changing Shape Outlines
Applying an Outline to Shapes
Changing Shapes
Inserting and Formatting Text
Applying Shadow Effects
Applying Reflection Effects
Applying Glow Effects
Softening and Bevelling Edges
Applying 3D Rotation Effects
Challenge Exercise
Challenge Exercise Sample

Text Boxes

Understanding Text Boxes
Inserting a Preformatted Text Box
Typing Text Into a Text Box
Positioning a Text Box
Resizing a Text Box
Deleting a Text Box
Drawing a Text Box
Formatting a Text Box
Challenge Exercise
Challenge Exercise Sample

Text Box Techniques

Linking Text Boxes
Modifying Text Box Margins
Changing Text Direction
Applying Effects to Text Boxes
Challenge Exercise
Challenge Exercise Sample

Table Features

Creating a Table From Text
Aligning Data in Cells
Displaying Table Gridlines
Inserting Formulas Into a Table
Updating Formulas in a Table
Sorting Table Data
Merging Table Cells
Splitting Table Cells
Understanding Table Properties
Aligning Tables
Changing the Direction of Text
Repeating Heading Rows
Converting a Table to Text
Challenge Exercise
Challenge Exercise Sample

Enhancing Pictures

Understanding Picture Enhancements
Removing a Picture Background
Correcting Pictures
Colouring Pictures
Applying Artistic Effects
Applying Shadows and Reflections
Applying a Glow Effect
Softening and Bevelling Edges
Applying Picture Styles to Images
Repositioning Pictures
The Format Picture Pane
Cropping Pictures Accurately
Changing the Picture Layout
Challenge Exercise
Challenge Exercise Sample

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IT and Computer Requirements

Internet Access – A reliable internet connection is required. All learning activities are accessible via our student platform.

Important – This course does not include access to Microsoft software.

Our learning materials are based on the full desktop version of the software using Microsoft Windows. If you are using a web-based version of a Microsoft program, some tools, functions, and menus may differ. Similarly, if you are using an Apple device or Chromebook, certain features may not be available or may function differently.

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Training manual and comprehensive resources included with Microsoft Word course

Microsoft Word 365 Intermediate Online Training is a convenient, effective and affordable way to learn. You can complete the Microsoft Excel Introductory Online Training at your own pace and at your own leisure. Whether you’re a beginner, an experienced user, or somewhere in between, you’ll find valuable knowledge that can be accessed again and again at a time and pace that suits you.

The course includes online learning materials that can be accessed again and again. Packed full of high-quality content, step-by-step instructions with plenty of visuals and practice exercises, the course materials offer exceptional value to the participant, including:

Microsoft Word course manual
Handy Tips guide (key tips and tricks for using Word)
Quick Reference Guide
Exercise Files to practise with

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