MICROSOFT® OFFICE WORD 2016: PART 1 (DESKTOP/OFFICE 365™)

Course Specifications

Course Number: 091048

Overview:

These days, most people take electronic word processing for granted. While we may still write out our grocery lists with pen and paper, we expect to use a computer to create the majority of our documents. It's impossible to avoid word-processing software in many areas of the business world. Managers, lawyers, clerks, reporters, and editors rely on this software to do their jobs. Whether you are an executive secretary or a website designer, you'll need to know the ins and outs of electronic word processing.
 
Microsoft® Word 2016 is designed to help you move smoothly through the task of creating professional-looking documents. Its rich features and powerful tools can make your work easy, and even fun. In this course, you'll learn how to use Word 2016 to create and edit simple documents; format documents; add tables and lists; add design elements and layout options; and proof documents.
 
This course covers Microsoft Office Specialist exam objectives to help students prepare for the Word 2016 Exam and the Word 2016 Expert Exam.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

In this course, you will learn fundamental Word 2016 skills.
 
You will:

• Navigate and perform common tasks in Word, such as opening, viewing, editing, saving, and printing documents, and configuring the application.
• Format text and paragraphs.
• Perform repetitive operations efficiently using tools such as Find and Replace, Format Painter, and Styles.
• Enhance lists by sorting, renumbering, and customizing list styles.
• Create and format tables.
• Insert graphic objects into a document, including symbols, special characters, illustrations, pictures, and clip art.
• Format the overall appearance of a page through page borders and colors, watermarks, headers and footers, and page layout.
• Use Word features to help identify and correct problems with spelling, grammar, readability, and accessibility.

TARGET STUDENT:

This course is intended for students who want to learn basic Word 2016 skills, such as creating, editing, and formatting documents; inserting simple tables and creating lists; and employing a variety of techniques for improving the appearance and accuracy of document content.

COURSE CONTENT

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Word

 Topic A: Navigate in Microsoft Word
 Topic B: Create and Save Word Documents
 Topic C: Manage Your Workspace
 Topic D: Edit Documents
 Topic E: Preview and Print Documents
 Topic F: Customize the Word Environment

Lesson 2: Formatting Text and Paragraphs

 Topic A: Apply Character Formatting
 Topic B: Control Paragraph Layout
 Topic C: Align Text Using Tabs
 Topic D: Display Text in Bulleted or Numbered Lists
 Topic E: Apply Borders and Shading

Lesson 3: Working More Efficiently

 Topic A: Make Repetitive Edits
 Topic B: Apply Repetitive Formatting
 Topic C: Use Styles to Streamline Repetitive Formatting Tasks

Lesson 4: Managing Lists

 Topic A: Sort a List
 Topic B: Format a List

Lesson 5: Adding Tables

 Topic A: Insert a Table
 Topic B: Modify a Table
 Topic C: Format a Table
 Topic D: Convert Text to a Table

Lesson 6: Inserting Graphic Objects

 Topic A: Insert Symbols and Special Characters
 Topic B: Add Images to a Document

Lesson 7: Controlling Page Appearance

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

Lesson 8: Preparing to Publish a Document

 Topic A: Check Spelling, Grammar, and Readability
 Topic B: Use Research Tools
 Topic C: Check Accessibility
 Topic D: Save a Document to Other Formats

MICROSOFT® OFFICE WORD 2016: PART 2

Course Specifications

Overview:

After you master the basics of using Microsoft® Word 2016 such as creating, editing, and saving documents; navigating through a document; and printing, you're ready to move on to tackling the more advanced features. These features enable you to create complex and professional documents with a consistent look and feel. They also enable you to automate tedious tasks such as preparing a letter to send to every customer of your organization.
 
Creating professional-looking documents can help you give your organization a competitive edge. Implementing time-saving features such as document templates and automated mailings helps your organization reduce expenses. Mastering these techniques will make you a valued employee in your organization.
 
This course covers Microsoft Office Specialist exam objectives to help students prepare for the Word 2016 Exam and the Word 2016 Expert Exam.
 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

In this course, you will learn to create and modify complex documents and use tools that allow you to customize those documents.
 
You will:

• Organize content using tables and charts.
• Customize formats using styles and themes.
• Insert content using quick parts.
• Use templates to automate document formatting.
• Control the flow of a document.
• Simplify and manage long documents.
• Use mail merge to create letters, envelopes, and labels.

TARGET STUDENT:

This course is designed for students who wish to use Microsoft Word to create and modify complex documents and use tools that allow them to customize those documents.

PREREQUISITES:

To ensure your success in this course, you should have end-user skills with any current version of Windows®, including being able to start programs, switch between programs, locate saved files, close programs, and access websites using a web browser. In addition, you should be able to navigate and perform common tasks in Word, such as opening, viewing, editing, and saving documents; formatting text and paragraphs; format the overall appearance of a page; and create lists and tables. To meet these prerequisites, you can take any one or more of the following Logical Operations courses:

• Microsoft® Office Word 2016: Part 1
• Using Microsoft® Windows® 10 or Microsoft® Windows® 10: Transition from Windows® 7

COURSE CONTENT
 

Lesson 1: Organizing Content Using Tables and Charts

 Topic A: Sort Table Data
 Topic B: Control Cell Layout
 Topic C: Perform Calculations in a Table
 Topic D: Create a Chart
 Topic E: Add an Excel Table to a Word Document (Optional)

Lesson 2: Customizing Formats Using Styles and Themes

 Topic A: Create and Modify Text Styles
 Topic B: Create Custom List or Table Styles
 Topic C: Apply Document Themes

Lesson 3: Inserting Content Using Quick Parts

 Topic A: Insert Building Blocks
 Topic B: Create and Modify Building Blocks
 Topic C: Insert Fields Using Quick Parts

Lesson 4: Using Templates to Automate Document Formatting

 Topic A: Create a Document Using a Template
 Topic B: Create and Modify a Template
 Topic C: Manage Templates with the Template Organizer

Lesson 5: Controlling the Flow of a Document

 Topic A: Control Paragraph Flow
 Topic B: Insert Section Breaks
 Topic C: Insert Columns
 Topic D: Link Text Boxes to Control Text Flow

Lesson 6: Simplifying and Managing Long Documents

 Topic A: Insert Blank and Cover Pages
 Topic B: Insert an Index
 Topic C: Insert a Table of Contents
 Topic D: Insert an Ancillary Table
 Topic E: Manage Outlines
 Topic F: Create a Master Document

Lesson 7: Using Mail Merge to Create Letters, Envelopes, and Labels

 Topic A: The Mail Merge Feature
 Topic B: Merge Envelopes and Labels

MICROSOFT® OFFICE WORD 2016: PART 3

Course Specifications

Overview

Microsoft® Word 2016 enables you to do far more than simple word processing. Word includes advanced image manipulation tools, collaboration features, cross-referencing and linking tools, entry forms and data collection, security features, and tools to automate document production.
This course covers Microsoft Office Specialist exam objectives to help students prepare for the Word 2016 Exam and the Word 2016 Expert Exam.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

In this course, you will:

• Use images in a document.
• Create custom graphic elements.
• Collaborate on documents.
• Add reference marks and notes.
• Secure a document.
• Create and manipulate forms.
• Create macros to automate tasks.

TARGET STUDENT:

This course is intended for students who want to use advanced capabilities in Word, including image manipulation, collaboration and revision tracking, cross-referencing and linking, document security, forms, and process automation through macros.

PREREQUISITES:

To ensure success, you should be comfortable in the Windows® 10 environment, and be able to use Windows 10 to manage information on your computer. Specific tasks you should be able to perform include opening and closing applications, navigating basic file structures, and managing files and folders. The following Logical Operations courses would prepare you for this course:

• Microsoft® Office Word 2016: Part 1
• Microsoft® Office Word 2016: Part 2

COURSE CONTENT
 

Lesson 1: Manipulating Images

Topic A: Integrate Pictures and Text
Topic B: Adjust Image Appearance
Topic C: Insert Other Media Elements

Lesson 2: Using Custom Graphic Elements

Topic A: Create Text Boxes and Pull Quotes
Topic B: Add WordArt and Other Text Effects
Topic C: Draw Shapes
Topic D: Create Complex Illustrations with SmartArt

Lesson 3: Collaborating on Documents

Topic A: Prepare a Document for Collaboration
Topic B: Mark Up a Document
Topic C: Review Markups
Topic D: Merge Changes from Other Documents

Lesson 4: Adding Document References and Links

Topic A: Add Captions
Topic B: Add Cross-References
Topic C: Add Bookmarks
Topic D: Add Hyperlinks
Topic E: Insert Footnotes and Endnotes
Topic F: Add Citations and a Bibliography

Lesson 5: Securing a Document

Topic A: Suppress Information
Topic B: Set Formatting and Editing Restrictions
Topic C: Restrict Document Access
Topic D: Add a Digital Signature to a Document

Lesson 6: Using Forms to Manage Content

Topic A: Create Forms
Topic B: Modify Forms

Lesson 7: Automating Repetitive Tasks with Macros

Topic A: Automate Tasks by Using Macros
Topic B: Create a Macro