Microsoft Word Essentials

Create consistent, easy to maintain professional documents

Introduction

This is a beginner level course suitable for people who want to start using Word confidently and efficiently. We cover the basics, but we also unlock the secrets of how Word “thinks”, creating professional looking documents that are consistent and easy to maintain.

Microsoft Word – Essentials (Virtual)

Microsoft Word – Advanced (Virtual)

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Learn more about Microsoft Word Essentials

GETTING STARTED WITH WORD

• Word Interface
• Working with the Ribbon
• Customising the Quick Access Toolbar
• Creating, Saving, and Navigating Documents

WORKWORK WITH TEXT

• Entering and deleting text
• Formatting text
• Spell Check
• Find and Replace

WORKING WITH PARAGRAPHS

• Alignment
• Line Spacing and Paragraph Spacing
• Bullets and Numbers
• Borders and Shading

TABLES

• Adding Tables
• Modifying Tables

PAGE LAYOUTS

• Page breaks and Soft Returns
• Margins and Orientation
• Page Borders
• Cutting and Copying

STYLES AND THEMES

• Understanding and Applying Styles
• Modifying Styles
• Creating a Table of Contents
• Applying Themes

WORKING WITH PICTURES

• Inserting Pictures
• Changing Text wrap
• Cropping and Enhancing

Audience

This course is suitable for beginners – anyone who needs to format spreadsheets or to organise and analyse data. We also cater for more advanced users.

Format

• This is a one-day program that can be delivered face-to-face or as 2 x 3-hour virtual programs (MS TEAMS).

This workshop is not suitable for Mac Users. Should you have a Microsoft Office for Mac training requirement, please contact us for assistance.

What’s Included

• Comprehensive Learning Guide