Introduction to Microsoft Word Training

Introduction to Microsoft Word Training

Course Length: 1 day
Delivery Methods: Multiple delivery options
Course Overview

In this Introduction to Microsoft Word class, you will learn to create professional Word documents. This beginner-level course teaches you to create, edit, format, and print worksheets. The instructor will show you time-saving shortcuts and important best practices. Packed with hands-on exercises, you will get experience with the most popular Word tools and concepts.

Take this class and begin using Word at work with confidence!

Word Version: This course primarily targets Word 365 and Word 2021; however, we draw attention to features that are not supported in earlier versions of Word, and point out alternative options, when available.

Course Benefits
  • Create and edit Microsoft Word documents.
  • Find tools and features using the Ribbon.
  • Use the Quick Access Toolbar to expedite your work. 
  • 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 to keep your documents clear, organized, and easy to read.
  • Use Styles to quickly and correctly adjust the appearance of your text. 
  • Add page numbers, headers, and footers.
  • Use spell check and grammar check to create error-free documents.
Available Delivery Methods
Private Class
Private classes are delivered for groups at your offices or a location of your choice.
Self-Paced
Learn at your own pace with 24/7 access to an On-Demand course.
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Course Outline
  1. Office 365 Setup Maneuver
    1. Logging in to Microsoft 365
    2. Installing Applications
    3. Creating New Files and AutoSaving
    4. Protected View
    5. File Sharing
    6. File Collaboration
    7. Version History
    8. Getting Updates
    9. Mac Versions
  2. Creating a Microsoft Word Document
    1. Starting Microsoft Word
    2. Creating a Document
    3. Saving a Document
    4. The Status Bar
    5. Closing a Document
    6. Create a Microsoft Word Document (exercise)
    7. Opening Documents
  3. The Ribbon
    1. Tabs
    2. Groups and Commands
    3. Microsoft Search Box
    4. Customizing the Ribbon
  4. The Backstage View (The File Menu)
    1. Introduction to the Backstage View
    2. Opening a Document
    3. Open a Document (exercise)
    4. New Documents and Word Templates
    5. Write a Thank You Letter Using a Template Letter (exercise)
    6. Configuring Documents to Print
    7. Print a Document (exercise)
    8. Adding Your Name to Microsoft Word
    9. Adding Values to Document Properties
  5. The Quick Access Toolbar
    1. Getting Started
    2. Adding Common Commands
    3. Adding Additional Commands with the Customize Dialog
    4. Adding Ribbon Commands or Groups
    5. Customize the Quick Access Toolbar (exercise)
  6. Formatting Microsoft Word Documents
    1. Entering Text (exercise)
    2. Selecting Text
    3. Fonts
    4. Working with Fonts (exercise)
    5. Working with Lists
    6. Adding Lists to a Document (exercise)
    7. Inserting a Hyperlink in a Document
    8. Inserting a Hyperlink (exercise)
    9. Using Styles
    10. Applying and Creating Custom Styles (exercise)
    11. Using Themes
    12. Using the Ruler
    13. Indentation
    14. Using Tabs (exercise)
    15. Setting Margins
    16. Setting Margins (exercise)
    17. Special Characters
    18. WordArt
    19. Page Background Elements
  7. Editing Documents
    1. Find
    2. Find and Replace
    3. Using Find and Replace (exercise)
    4. Using the Clipboard
    5. Using the Clipboard (exercise)
    6. Search Options
    7. Inserting Text from Another File
  8. Finalizing Microsoft Word Documents
    1. Adding Page Numbers
    2. Adding Page Numbers (exercise)
    3. Headers and Footers
    4. Using Headers and Footers (exercise)
    5. Microsoft Editor
    6. Checking Spelling and Grammar
    7. Checking Spelling and Grammar (exercise)
    8. Internationalization and Accessibility
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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