Word 2007: Introduction

Course Specifications:
Courseware: Microsoft Office Word 2007: Introduction
Software: Microsoft Office Word 2007
Course length: 1 day
Course times: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Course Description:
This course will provide you with the basic concepts required to produce basic business documents using Word 2007.

Course Objective:
You will create, edit, and enhance standard business documents using Microsoft Office Word 2007.

Target Student:
This course is intended for individuals who want to gain basic knowledge of working in Word.

Prerequisites:
To ensure the successful completion of Word 2007: Introduction, we recommend completion of the following MicroAssist courses, or equivalent knowledge from another source:

-Windows: Introduction

Delivery Method:
Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities. Each student is provided with a computer and a Manual. The manual is the student's to keep and makes an excellent reference guide.

Course Content
Lesson 1: Creating a Basic Document

Topic 1A: Explore the User Interface
Topic 1B: Open and View a Document
Topic 1C: Customize the Word Environment
Topic 1D: Obtain Help
Topic 1E: Enter Text
Topic 1F: Save a Document
Topic 1G: Preview and Print a Document

Lesson 2: Editing a Document

Topic 2A: Navigate and Select Text in a Document
Topic 2B: Insert, Delete, or Rearrange Text
Topic 2C: Undo Changes
Topic 2D: Search and Replace Text

Lesson 3: Formatting Text

Topic 3A: Change Font Appearance
Topic 3B: Highlight Text

Lesson 4: Formatting Paragraphs

Topic 4A: Set Tabs to Align Text
Topic 4B: Control Paragraph Layout
Topic 4C: Add Borders and Shading
Topic 4D: Apply Styles
Topic 4E: Create Lists
Topic 4F: Manage Formatting

Lesson 5: Adding Tables

Topic 5A: Create a Table
Topic 5B: Modify the Table Structure
Topic 5C: Format a Table
Topic 5D: Convert Text to a Table or Tables to Text

Lesson 6: Inserting Graphic Objects

Topic 6A: Add Visual Effects Using Symbols and Special Characters
Topic 6B: Insert Illustrations

Lesson 7: Controlling Page Appearance

Topic 7A: Control Page Layout
Topic 7B: Apply a Page Border and Color
Topic 7C: Add Watermarks
Topic 7D: Add Headers and Footers

Lesson 8: Proofing a Document

Topic 8A: Check Spelling, Grammar, and Word Count
Topic 8B: Enhance Textual Meaning Using the Thesaurus
Topic 8C: Customize AutoCorrect Options