Microsoft Word Introductory Course

Online Learning or Group Training

Use Microsoft Word the way it is intended

Learn to navigate in Word and produce professional business documents with our online Word Introductory course or through a customised group training session.

Designed for beginners, the course gives new Word users a thorough grounding in creating and working with documents as well as formatting, tables and more.

Learning Outcomes - Click to view

At the completion of this Microsoft Word Introductory training course, participants will be able to:

create a new document
work with a document
display documents using various views
select and work with text in a document
cut and copy information within and between documents
use a range of font formatting techniques
format paragraphs
work effectively with features that affect the page layout of your document
work with tabs
create and modify tables
insert and work with pictures in a Word document
use the Mail Merge Wizard to perform mail merges
print a document
obtain help for Excel whenever you need it
create high quality document designs and layouts

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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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Training manual and comprehensive resources included with Microsoft Word course

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 Introductory 2016 course manual
- Handy Tips guide (key tips and tricks for using Word 2016)
- Quick Reference Guide
- Exercise Files to practise with

Study Options

Online Learning

Start any time and study at your own pace

$99

Affordable and convenient

Log in at any time to access the course material, so you can study the course at a time that fits in with your lifestyle or other commitments.

Instructor-demonstrated video tutorials. Pause, rewind and re-watch as many times as you need to assist your learning.

Electronic manual included, plus 12 months unlimited access to course material.

Follow along with the sample exercises provided.

6 CPD hours

Group Training (Perth)

Organise a training session for your group

P.O.A.

1-day customised workshop led by an expert trainer

All resources and computers provided

Talk to the course trainer, ask questions and receive handy tips to aid with your group's use of Word.

12 months access to electronic materials after completion of the training

6 CPD hours

Further info

Please email us for comprehensive details and a proposal on how we can make your next corporate training event a success.

You will be sent a pre-course questionnaire to complete, allowing us to conduct a training Needs Analysis in preparation for your customised training session.

Groups can use our computer training rooms in the Perth CBD at no additional cost, alternatively we can come out to site with up to 12 laptops and a projector.

Minimum class size is 5 participants.

All resources are provided, including access to the electronic manual for each attendee upon completion of the training (12 months unlimited access)

Tests are available to download.

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Word Introductory - Online Course

Instructor-demonstrated video tutorials

Pause, rewind and re-watch as many times as you need to assist in understanding the course material. Here's some sample videos:

129-part course

Microsoft Word 2016 Introductory Online Training is a convenient, effective and affordable way to learn. You can complete the online training at your own pace and your own leisure. You’ll find valuable knowledge that can be accessed again and again at a time and pace that suits you.

Learning Outcomes Chapters 1 to 8 - Click to View

Chapter 1

Chapter 1-1 Understanding The Start Screen
Chapter 1-2 Creating A New Blank Document
Chapter 1-3 The Word Screen
Chapter 1-4 Using The Ribbon
Chapter 1-5 Showing And Collapsing The Ribbon
Chapter 1-6 Accessing The Backstage View
Chapter 1-7 Using Shortcut Menus
Chapter 1-8 Launching Dialog Boxes
Chapter 1-9 Understanding The Quick Access Toolbar
Chapter 1-10 Adding Commands To The QAT
Chapter 1-11 Understanding The Status Bar
Chapter 1-12 Exiting Safely From Word

Chapter 2

Chapter 2-1 Typing Text
Chapter 2-2 Saving A New Document On Your Computer
Chapter 2-3 Typing Numbers
Chapter 2-4 Inserting A Date
Chapter 2-5 Checking Spelling And Grammar
Chapter 2-6 Making Basic Changes
Chapter 2-7 Saving An Existing Document
Chapter 2-7 Saving An Existing Document(1)
Chapter 2-8 Printing A Document
Chapter 2-9 Safely Closing A Document

Chapter 3

Chapter 3-1 Opening An Existing Document
Chapter 3-2 Navigating With The Keyboard
Chapter 3-4 Scrolling Through A Document
Chapter 3-5 Page Zooming
Chapter 3-6 Viewing The Ruler
Chapter 3-7 Showing Paragraph Markers
Chapter 3-8 Counting Words

Chapter 4

Chapter 4-1 Viewing Multiple Pages
Chapter 4-2 Splitting The WIndow
Chapter 4-3 Opening A New Window
Chapter 4-4 Changing Document Views
Chapter 4-5 Viewing A Document In Read Mode
Chapter 4-6 Viewing Gridlines

Chapter 5

Chapter 5-1 Selecting Text Using The Mouse
Chapter 5-2 Selecting Text Using The Keyboard
Chapter 5-3 Editing Text In Insert Mode
Chapter 5-4 Editing Text In Overtype Mode
Chapter 5-5 Deleting Text
Chapter 5-6 Using Undo
Chapter 5-8 Finding Words
Chapter 5-9 Replacing Words

Chapter 6

Chapter 6-1 Cutting And Pasting
Chapter 6-2 Copying And Pasting
Chapter 6-3 Drag And Drop Cutting
Chapter 6-4 Drag And Drop Copying
Chapter 6-5 Using The Clipboard Task Pane

Chapter 7

Chapter 7-1 Working With Live Preview
Chapter 7-2 Changing Fonts
Chapter 7-3 Changing Font Size
Chapter 7-4 Increasing And Decreasing Font Size
Chapter 7-5 Making Text Bold
Chapter 7-6 Italicising Text
Chapter 7-7 Underlining Text
Chapter 7-8 Highligting Text
Chapter 7-9 Changing Case
Chapter 7-10 Changing Text Colour
Chapter 7-11 Using The Format Painter
Chapter 7-12 Using The Font Dialog Box
Chapter 7-13 Clearing Font Formatting

Chapter 8

Chapter 8-1 Changing Text Alignment
Chapter 8-2Changing Line Spacing
Chapter 8-3 Changing Paragraph Spacing
Chapter 8-4 Indenting Paragraphs
Chapter 8-5 Outdenting Paragraphs
Chapter 8-6 Starting A Bulleted List
Chapter 8-7 Adding Bullets To Exisiting Paragraphs
Chapter 8-8 Removing Exisiting Bullets
Chapter 8-9 Starting A Numbered List
Chapter 8-10 Numbering Exisiting Paragraphs
Chapter 8-11 Creating A Multilevel List
Chapter 8-12 Removing Existing Numbers
Chapter 8-13 Shading Paragraphs
Chapter 8-14 Applying Borders To Paragraphs
Chapter 8-15 Using The Paragraph Dialog Box

Learning Outcomes Chapters 9 to 15 - Click to View

Chapter 9

Chapter 9-1 Changing Page Margins
Chapter 9-2 Setting Custom Margins
Chapter 9-4 Changing Paper Size
Chapter 9-5 Setting Custom Paper Sizes
Chapter 9-6 Inserting Page Breaks
Chapter 9-7 Removing Page Breaks
Chapter 9-8 Inserting Page Numbers
Chapter 9-9 Formatting Page Numbers
Chapter 9-10 Removing Page Numbers

Chapter 10

Chapter 10-1 Using Default Tabs
Chapter 10-2 Setting Tabs On The Ruler
Chapter 10-3 Modifying Tabs On The Ruler
Chapter 10-4 Setting Tabs In The Tabs Dialog Box
Chapter 10-5 Setting Tab Leaders
Chapter 10-6 Setting Bar Tabs
Chapter 10-7 Setting Mixed Tabs
Chapter 10-8 Removing Tabs

Chapter 11

Chapter 11-1 Creating A Table
Chapter 11-2 Adding Data To A Table
Chapter 11-2 Adding Data To A Table(1)
Chapter 11-3 Selecting In Tables Using The Ribbon And The Mouse
Chapter 11-4 Inserting and Deleting Columns and Rows
Chapter 11-5 Changing Column Widths And Row Heights
Chapter 11-6 Autofitting Columns
Chapter 11-7 Shading Cells
Chapter 11-8 Modifying Borders
Chapter 11-9 Adding Custom Borders
Chapter 11-10 Choosing A Table Style

Chapter 12

Chapter 12-1 Inserting A Picture
Chapter 12-2 Inserting An Online Picture
Chapter 12-3 Selecting Pictures
Chapter 12-4 Positioning Pictures
Chapter 12-5 Applying Text Wrapping Styles
Chapter 12-6 Resizing A Picture
Chapter 12-7 Applying Picture Styles To Pictures
Chapter 12-8 Resetting Pictures
Chapter 12-9 Changing The Picture
Chapter 12-10 Cropping A Picture
Chapter 12-11 Deleting Pictures

Chapter 13

Chapter 13-1 Creating A Recipient List
Chapter 13-2 Creating The Starting Document
Chapter 13-3 Starting The Mail Merge Wizard
Chapter 13-4 Selecting A Recipient List
Chapter 13-5 Inserting Mail Merge Fields
Chapter 13-6 Previewing The Merged Documents
Chapter 13-7 Completing The Merge

Chapter 14

Chapter 14-1 Previewing Your Document
Chapter 14-2 Quick Print
Chapter 14-3 Selecting A Printer
Chapter 14-4 Printing The Current Page
Chapter 14-5 Specifying A Range Of Pages
Chapter 14-6 Specifying The Number Of Copies

Chapter 15

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Word Introductory - Custom Group Training

Location: Level 1, 524 Hay St, Perth WA 6000

Duration: 9am-4pm (1 day)

1-day intensive workshop in Perth

Custom Group Training is available in Perth for Microsoft Word 2010, 2013 or 2016.

Customised 1-day group session for 5 or more attendees
Complete a pre-course questionnaire and needs analysis for us to ascertain your group's specific training requirements
We can come to you, onsite with up to 12 laptops and projector
Alternatively use our computer training room venue in the Perth CBD
Group booking minimum 5 attendees up to a maximum of 12 students
Electronic manual and resources included for each attendee (hard copies additional)
Computers, pens, mints, refreshments and lunch included

Please email us for comprehensive details and a proposal on how we can make your next corporate training event a success.

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Microsoft Word Introductory Course

Online Learning or Group Training

Use Microsoft Word the way it is intended

Training manual and comprehensive resources included with Microsoft Word course

Study Options

Online Learning

Start any time and study at your own pace

$99

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P.O.A.

Word Introductory - Online Course

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129-part course

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