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Microsoft Word 2007 Level 1
(1 day - £245, plus VAT)

Prerequisites

Computer literacy: the ability to use a mouse and keyboard; familiarity with common computer software; the ability to open and save files.

Course Goals

To familiarise delegates with the core features of Microsoft Word 2007. At the end of the training, delegates will be able to create documents, apply character and paragraph formatting, use research tools and insert clip art images.

Course Outline

Working with Text Documents

Introducing Word 2007
It's a Whole New Word
Working with Views
Using the Help System

Creating and Saving Documents

Starting a New Document
Saving a Document
Opening a Document
Working with File Properties
Finding a Document to Open
Setting File-Handling Preferences

Typing and Editing Text

Text Entry and Editing Basics
Moving Around in a Document
Selecting Text and Other Objects
Moving and Copying Text and Objects
Locating Specific Content
Inserting Dummy Text
Working with Building Blocks

Using Spelling, Grammar, and Research Tools

Correcting Spelling and Grammatical Errors
Customizing Spelling and Grammar Options
Evaluating Readability
Viewing Word Count
Automating Corrections with AutoCorrect
Controlling Hyphenation
Working with Smart Tags
Using Research Tools

Printing and Faxing Documents

Printing a Document
Using Print Preview
Printing to a Printer (.prn) File
Printing to a PDF Document
Printing Iron-on Transfers
Managing a Print Queue
Faxing Documents

Applying Character Formatting

Changing Text Font, Size, and Color
Bold and Italic: Applying Font Styles
Underlining Text
Applying Font Effects
Changing Text Case
Highlighting Text
Adjusting Character Spacing
Creating a Drop Cap
Clearing Formatting
Copying Formatting with Format Painter
Revealing and Comparing Formatting
Using AutoFormat

Formatting Paragraphs and Lists

How Word Handles Paragraphs
Setting Line Spacing
Indenting Paragraphs
Working with Tab Stops
Setting Paragraph Alignment
Creating Numbered and Bulleted Lists
Applying Paragraph Borders
Applying Paragraph Shading
Preventing Paragraphs from Breaking

Creating and Applying Styles and Themes

Understanding Styles
Working with Quick Styles
Using the Styles Pane
Using the Apply Styles Pane
Customizing the Styles Pane
Clearing Styles and Formatting
Viewing the Style Area
Creating and Deleting Styles
Modifying Styles
Sorting the Styles List
Filtering the Styles List
Copying Styles Between Documents
Working with Theme

Working with Clip Art and the Clip Organizer

Understanding Clip Art and Vector Graphics
Finding and Inserting Clip Art
Using the Clip Organizer
Setting Text Wrap Properties
Modifying a Clip Art Image
Editing Clip Art

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Microsoft Word 2007 Level 2
(1 day - £245, plus VAT)

Prerequisites

Working knowledge of Word and the ability to create and format basic Word documents.

Course Goals

To provide experienced users with a more in-depth knowledge of Word, to show them features which help to speed up and streamline document creation and layout and to familiarise them with techniques for creating more impactive documents.

Course Outline

Formatting Documents and Sections

Working with Sections
Changing Page Margins
Setting Page Orientation
Setting Paper Size
Setting Vertical Alignment
Using Line Numbering
Inserting Page Breaks
Inserting Cover Pages
Creating Headers and Footers
Repeating Elements on Every Page
Applying a Page Watermark
Working with Multiple Columns
Applying a Page Background
Using Page Borders

Using and Creating Project Templates

About Templates
Starting a New Document Based on a Template
Accessing Workgroup Templates
Downloading Templates from Office Online
Modifying Templates
Creating Your Own Templates
Changing a Document's Template

Working with Non-standard Document Layouts

Creating Text Box Layouts
Working with Frames
Creating Banners
Addressing Envelopes
Creating Labels
Creating Folded Note Cards
Part III: Tables and Graphics

Creating and Formatting Tables

Creating a Table
Entering Data in a Table
Editing a Table
Sizing a Table
Formatting a Table
Orienting the Table on the Page
Creating a Table Caption
Sorting Tabular Data
Performing Math Calculations in a Table
Getting Data into or out of Tabular Format

Working with Photos

How Word 2007 Handles Pictures
Inserting Pictures from Files
Setting Text Wrap
Setting Picture Position
Resizing Pictures
Cropping Pictures
Compressing Pictures
Setting the Brightness, Contrast, and Color Mode
Applying Picture Styles and Effects
Using Figure Captions

Working with Drawings and WordArt

Drawing Lines and Shapes
Adding Text to a Shape
Modifying Drawn Objects
Sizing and Positioning Objects
Formatting Drawn Objects
Creating and Modifying a WordArt Object

Working with Charts

Understanding Charts
Creating a New Chart
Working with Chart Templates
Modifying Chart Data
Controlling How the Chart and Document Interact
Changing the Chart Type
Working with Chart Elements
Applying Chart Styles
Formatting Individual Chart Elements
Formatting Chart Text

Working with SmartArt and Math Formulas

What Is SmartArt?
Inserting a SmartArt Diagram
Changing the Diagram's Layout
Working with Diagram Text
Formatting a Diagram
Controlling Diagram Size and Positioning
Creating Math Formulas with the Equation Editor
Part IV: Collecting and Managing Data

Performing Mail and Data Merges

Understanding Mail Merges
Performing a Letter Merge with the Mail Merge Wizard
Selecting a Main Document Type
Selecting a Data Source
Preparing the Main Document
Inserting Merge Fields
Filtering and Sorting the Data
Previewing and Printing the Merge
Creating Custom Merges with Word Fields

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Microsoft Word 2007 Level 3
(1 day - £245, plus VAT)

Prerequisites

A good knowledge of all of Word's basic and intermediate features and shortcuts.

Course Goals

To show experienced users how to create sophisticated interactive documents using fields and forms; and to demonstrate techniques available in Word for creating and managing long documents.

Course Outline

Copying, Linking, and Embedding Data

Understanding Types of Data Sharing
Working with Hyperlinks
Working with Bookmarks
Embedding Data
Linking to Data in Other Files
Inserting Content with {IncludeText} and {IncludePicture}

Working with Fields

Understanding Fields
Inserting Fields
Updating Fields
Finding and Moving Between Fields
Converting Fields to Plain Text
Selecting the Right Field
Formatting Fields
Nesting Fields

Creating Forms

Understanding Forms
Designing the Form
Saving the Form as a Template
Word 2007 or Legacy Fields?
Displaying the Developer Tab
Creating a Form with Content Controls
Creating a Form with Legacy Form Fields
Protecting a Form
Filling Out a Form
Saving Only the Form Data
Printing Only the Form Data
Tips for Creating Printed Forms

Outlining and Summarizing Documents

Outline Basics
Viewing and Organizing the Outline
Numbering Outline Items
Printing or Copying an Outline
Using AutoSummarize

Using Master Documents

Understanding Master Documents
Creating a Master Document
Viewing and Collapsing Subdocuments
Editing Subdocuments
Modifying the Master Document's Structure
Paginating and Printing a Master Document

Creating Tables of Contents and Other Listings

Creating a Table of Contents
Updating a TOC
Removing a TOC
Manually Marking Entries for the TOC
Creating Custom TOCs
Understanding the {TOC} Field Code
Working with Multiple TOCs
Creating a Custom TOC Preset
Creating a Table of Figures
Creating Citations and Tables of Authorities

Indexes

About Indexes
Deciding on the Indexing Conventions
Marking Index Entries
Generating the Index
Formatting the Index
Updating the Index
Working Directly with {Index} Field Codes
Controlling the Appearance of Index Headings

Collaborating with Others

Understanding and Configuring Collaboration Tools
Working with Comments
Using Revision Tracking
Comparing Documents
Working in Full Screen Reading View

Protecting and Securing Documents

Understanding Document Protection in Office 2007
Restricting Access to a Document
Restricting What Users Can Do to a Document
Marking a Document as Final
Preventing Macro-Based Attacks
Protecting Your Privacy

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