Word Introduction

Course Topics

Word Basics

starting and exiting Word • the Word screen • the Office Ribbon • the Quick Access Toolbar • the Backstage view • Using Tell Me

Working with Documents

creating new files • saving files • filename conventions • opening & closing existing files

Putting Together Simple Documents

entering text • using wordwraparound • deleting and inserting text • using undo •  inserting symbols, date & time

Error Checking

using the Spellchecker • using the Grammar checker • using AutoCorrect

Formatting Text

selecting text • changing font size and text • using the format painter • adding borders and shading to text

Indents, Bullets & Numbers

creating numbered/bulleted lists • adding items to numbered lists • suppressing numbers in a list • creating multi-level numbered lists • using tab stops • creating simple tables

Working with Paragraphs

aligning paragraphs • paragraph spacing • removing paragraph formats

Changing Page Setup

changing the document margins • changing the paper size & orientation

Printing Documents

using print preview • shrinking documents to fit the page

Copying & Moving Text

using drag and drop • using cut, copy and paste • using the Office Clipboard

Drawing & Modifying Shapes and Objects – time allowing 

working with shapes & objects • align & group shapes • grouping shapes • using colour with objects • using fill effects with objects • working with clip art