Course Objectives
- Create, edit, proof and print basic documents produced in Word.
- Enhance typing by changing fonts and using other attributes such as bold and underline.
- Layout documents by changing margins, alignment, and by using tabs and indents.
- Produce basic tables.
Course Content
Introducing Word
Windows & Word terminology.
The screen layout.
Using the Ribbon and other toolbars.
Basic text entry.
Getting HELP!
Saving & Retrieving Work
Saving and re-opening a document.
Working with more than one document.
Formatting
Using formatting shortcuts and tools.
Character formatting.
Paragraph and Document (or Section) formatting.
Tabs and indents
Setting and using tabs and indents.
Creating basic tables.
Useful Tools
AutoCorrect, AutoFormat and Spelling checks.
Inserting the current date.
Inserting Symbols and Special Characters
Printing
Printing and previewing documents.
Headers, Footers & Page Numbering
Creating and editing headers and footers, including the date, time and page numbers.
Additional Topics
Other topics of interest will be covered when you are comfortable with the core elements of the course, where time allows.
