Microsoft Word: Getting Started

This Microsoft Word: Getting Started online training course explores Microsoft Word Documents. This course will demonstrate how to edit, format, and save documents, as well as how to use tools such as templates, tables, and graphics.  Upon completion, learners will be able to create professional-looking documents quickly and easily.  

Course Learning Objectives

 By taking this online Microsoft Word: Getting Started course, the user will learn to:

• Identify and navigate the essential components of the Microsoft Word interface, such as the ribbon, tabs, and menus.
• Create, edit, and format basic documents with Word, including using different fonts, colors, and styles.
• Use various features to enhance the layout and formatting of documents, such as page margins, spacing, and alignment.
• Insert and format different types of content in documents, such as tables, images, and hyperlinks.
• Apply basic proofreading techniques to check for spelling and grammar errors in documents.
• Learn and use shortcuts and techniques to work efficiently with Word, including using keyboard shortcuts and the search function.
• Understand and use Word's document formatting features such as headers and footers, page numbering, and page breaks.
• Create and modify lists using bullets and numbering in Word.
• Customize Word settings to fit specific needs and preferences, such as changing font defaults or adjusting the display settings.
• Save and share Word documents in different formats, such as PDF or other Word file types.

Course Outline

This online Microsoft Word: Getting Started course is made up of the following sections:

1. Essential Components
2. Creating, Editing and Formatting
3. Margins, Spacing and Alignments
4. Inserting Tables, Images and Hyperlinks
5. Spelling and Grammar
6. Headers, Footers, Page Numbering and Breaks
7. Keyboard Shortcuts and Search
8. Creating Lists with Bullets and Numbering
9. Customizing Defaults and Displays
10. Saving and Sharing
11. Pro Tips

Course Audience

This Microsoft Word: Getting Started online training course was designed for beginners or intermediate users.

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