Word 2010: Introduction (First Look)

Course Specifications:

Courseware: Word 2010 Introduction (First Look)

Software: Microsoft Office Word 2010

Course length: 1 day

Course Description:

You will create, edit, and enhance standard business documents using Microsoft Office Word 2010.

Course Objective:

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

1. Create a basic Word document
2. Edit a document
3. Format text
4. Format paragraphs
5. Insert a table
6. Insert special characters and graphical objects
7. Control the page setup and appearance of a Word document
8. Proofread documents for accuracy

Target Student:

This course is intended for individuals who want to gain basic knowledge of working with Word.

Course Prerequisites:

To be successful in this course, you should be familiar with using personal computers and you should have used the mouse and keyboard. You should be comfortable in the Windows environment and be able to use Windows to manage information on the computer. Specifically, you should be able to launch and close programs; navigate to information stored on the computer; and manage files and folders. To ensure your success, we recommend you first take a introductory Windows courses, such as either of the following, or have equivalent skills and knowledge:

1. Windows XP Professional: Level 1
2. Windows XP: 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 Word Document

1. Topic 1A: Identify the Elements of the User Interface
2. Topic 1B: Customize the Word Environment
3. Topic 1C: Enter Text in a Document
4. Topic 1D: Save a Document
5. Topic 1E: Open a Document in Different View Modes
6. Topic 1F: Print a Document
7. Topic 1G: Obtain Help in Word

Lesson 2: Editing a Word Document

1. Topic 2A: Navigate Through a Document and Select Text
2. Topic 2B: Modify Text
3. Topic 2C: Undo Text Changes
4. Topic 2D: Find and Replace Text

Lesson 3: Formatting Text in a Word Document

1. Topic 3A: Change Font Styles
2. Topic 3B: Highlight Text in a Document

Lesson 4: Formatting Paragraphs in a Word Document

1. Topic 4A: Set Tabs to Align Text
2. Topic 4B: Modify the Layout of a Paragraph
3. Topic 4C: Create Lists
4. Topic 4D: Apply Borders and Shading
5. Topic 4E: Apply Styles
6. Topic 4F: Manage Formatting

Lesson 5: Inserting Tables in a Word Document

1. Topic 5A: Create a Table
2. Topic 5B: Modify a Table
3. Topic 5C: Format a Table
4. Topic 5D: Convert Text to a Table

Lesson 6: Inserting Special Characters and Graphical Objects

1. Topic 6A: Insert Symbols and Special Characters
2. Topic 6B: Insert Illustrations in a Document

Lesson 7: Controlling the Appearance of the Pages in a Word Document

Topic 7A: Control the Layout of a Page

Topic 7B: Apply a Page Border and Color

Topic 7C: Add Watermarks

Topic 7D: Add Headers and Footers

Lesson 8: Proofreading a Word Document

Topic 8A: Check Spelling and Grammar

Topic 8B: Use the Thesaurus

Topic 8C: Customize the AutoCorrect Options