Introduction to Microsoft Word 2016 Training

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2016 Training (WRD2016.1)

Course Length: 1 day
Delivery Methods: Available as private class only
Course Overview

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2016 Training provides a foundational understanding of Microsoft Word. Perfect for beginners, this course ensures customers become proficient with the essential features of Word 2016, enhancing productivity in the workplace.

The journey begins with Creating a Microsoft Word Document, where participants will learn how to start Microsoft Word, create and save documents, and even import files. Then, you'll explore features like the Status Bar and get hands-on practice by creating your first Word document.

Next, you’ll explore The Ribbon. Get familiar with the Ribbon interface, tabs, groups, and commands, including inserting symbols and using the “Tell Me” feature. An exercise session will solidify your understanding of this important interface.

The course then introduces you to The Backstage View (The File Menu), an essential skill for managing documents. Learn to open and print documents, use templates, and configure print settings. Additional topics include adding user information, working with autosaved versions, and an exercise on personalizing Microsoft Word with your details.

Participants will find The Quick Access Toolbar lesson invaluable for increasing efficiency. You'll learn how to add common and additional commands, customize the toolbar, and practice these skills on your own.

Our extensive Formatting Microsoft Word Documents lesson covers selecting text, choosing fonts, and working with lists. You'll also learn how to insert hyperlinks, use styles and themes, and set margins with various practical exercises to ensure competence with these formatting features.

In the Editing Documents lesson, you’ll master finding and replacing text, using the clipboard, and auto-correct features. Practical exercises will help you seamlessly edit documents, append text, and manage your clipboard actions.

Finally, we will cover Finalizing Microsoft Word Documents. Learn to add page numbers, headers, and footers, and use spelling and grammar check features. This lesson is filled with exercises to ensure you can properly finalize any document, ready for professional presentation.

By the end of this course, participants will be confident in creating, editing, and finalizing Microsoft Word 2016 documents. Equip your team with the skills to maximize efficiency and maintain high standards of work. Join us in this journey towards mastering Microsoft Word 2016!

Course Benefits
  • Create and edit Microsoft Word documents.
  • Find tools and features using the Ribbon.
  • Use the File tab to find important features like open, print, properties, and recent files.
  • Build impressive new documents and use Word templates.
  • Format text and other elements.
  • Add page numbers, headers, and footers.
  • Use spell check and grammar check to create error-free documents.
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Course Outline
  1. Creating a Microsoft Word Document
    1. Starting Microsoft Word
    2. Creating a Document
    3. Saving a Document
    4. Importing a File
    5. The Status Bar
    6. Closing a Document
    7. Exercise: Create a Microsoft Word Document
  2. The Ribbon
    1. The Ribbon
    2. Tabs
    3. Groups
    4. Commands
      1. Inserting Symbols Using Commands
      2. Tell Me
    5. Exercise: Exploring the Ribbon
  3. The Backstage View (The File Menu)
    1. Introduction to the Backstage View
    2. Opening a Document
    3. Exercise: Open a Document
    4. New Documents and Word Templates
    5. Exercise: Write a Thank You Letter Using a Template Letter
    6. Configuring Documents to Print
      1. Print Document Sections
      2. Set Print Scaling
    7. Exercise: Print a Document
    8. Adding Your Name to Microsoft Word
    9. Adding Values to Document Properties
    10. Working with Autosaved Versions of Documents
  4. The Quick Access Toolbar
    1. Adding Common Commands
    2. Adding Additional Commands with the Customize Dialog Box
    3. Adding Ribbon Commands or Groups
    4. Placement
    5. Exercise: Customize the Quick Access Toolbar
  5. Formatting Microsoft Word Documents
    1. Selecting Text
    2. Selecting Fonts
      1. Clear Existing Formatting
      2. Set Indentation
      3. Change Text to WordArt
    3. Exercise: Working with Fonts
    4. Working with Lists
      1. Creating Custom Bullets
      2. Modifying List Indentation
      3. Modifying Line Spacing in a List
      4. Increasing and Decreasing List Levels
      5. Modifying List Numbering: Restarting and Continuing
    5. Exercise: Working with Lists
    6. Inserting a Hyperlink in a Document
    7. Exercise: Inserting a Hyperlink
    8. Using Styles
      1. About Styles
      2. Applying Paragraph Styles
      3. Applying Character Styles
      4. Changing Document Style Sets
      5. Creating Quick Styles
    9. Exercise: Applying and Creating Custom Styles
    10. Using Themes
    11. Using the Ruler
    12. Exercise: Using Tabs
    13. Setting Margins
    14. Exercise: Setting Margins
  6. Editing Documents
    1. Find
    2. Find and Replace
      1. Using a Wildcard to Find and Replace
    3. Find and Replace Tips
      1. Inserting Text Using AutoCorrect
    4. Appending Text to a Document
    5. Exercise: Using Find and Replace
    6. Using the Clipboard
      1. The Clipboard Group
      2. Copying and Pasting Text
      3. The Office Clipboard Task Pane
    7. Exercise: Using the Clipboard
  7. Finalizing Microsoft Word Documents
    1. Adding Page Numbers
    2. Exercise: Adding Page Numbers
    3. Headers and Footers
    4. Exercise: Using Headers and Footers
    5. Checking Spelling and Grammar
    6. Exercise: Checking Spelling and Grammar
Class Materials

Each student will receive a comprehensive set of materials, including course notes and all the class examples.

Class Prerequisites

Experience in the following is required for this Microsoft Word class:

  • Familiarity with using a personal computer, mouse, and keyboard.
  • Comfortable in the Windows environment.
  • Ability to launch and close programs; navigate to information stored on the computer; and manage files and folders.
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  • Online or On-location
  • Customizable
  • Expert Instructors
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