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Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word is a word processing application used to create, edit, and format text documents. It offers tools for writing, designing layouts, inserting images and tables, and collaborating with others in real time. Word is commonly used for everything from simple letters to complex reports and professional publications.

 

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Getting Started Text and Objects Layout and Printing
  • Layout and Printing Overview (Course)

    Learn how to set up layout, Mail Merge, and printing for your documents as well as use breaks, columns, headers and footers, and page numbers. Practice by following along in either the video or article's instructions. 

    *Bonus: Scroll to the bottom of each lesson to open the associated practice workbook.

     

    Page Layout
    Learn how to modify page orientation, margins, and size.

    Printing Documents
    Learn about printing in Word.

    Adding Breaks
    Learn how to add page, section, and column breaks.

    Working with Columns
    Learn about working with columns.

    Adding and Modifying Headers and Footers
    Learn how to add and modify headers and footers.

    Adding and Modifying Page Numbers
    Learn how to add and modify page numbers.

    Using Mail Merge
    Learn how to use the Mail Merge feature to produce letters, labels, and envelopes.

     

    Modalities: Article; Video
    Source: GCFGlobal

  • How to Create a Table of Contents in Word Automatically (Video)

    Want to make your documents more organized and professional? In this step-by-step YouTube tutorial, you'll learn how to create an automatic Table of Contents in Microsoft Word—no manual updates needed!

    Learning Objectives:

    • How to insert a Table of Contents in Word
    • How to apply heading styles to structure your document
    • How to update your Table of Contents automatically
    • How to customize your Table of Contents layout
    • Pro tips on using the Navigation Pane for quick navigation
    • How to modify styles and format your headings

     

    Whether you’re working on a report, thesis, or business document, this tutorial will help you save time and make your document easy to navigate. Plus, learn how to collapse and expand sections and use Ctrl + Click for quick access!

     

    Modalities: Video
    Source: YouTube
    Time: 7 minutes, 18 seconds

     

    Learn how to create a table of contents in Microsoft Word here

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  • Word Essential Training (Course)

    This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Microsoft Word, focusing on skills for creating and managing well-formatted documents. Instructor David Rivers starts with the basics of opening, saving, and navigating documents, progressing to more advanced text and page formatting, list creation, and document illustration techniques. Key functions such as headers, footers, page numbering, and proofing tools are explored to enhance document presentation and professionalism. Additionally, David covers sharing and collaboration options to help users work effectively with others. By the end, you will have a solid foundation in using Word’s tools to produce polished, professional documents.

    Learning Objectives:

     

    • Identify key features of Microsoft Word, including document creation, saving options, and basic text formatting tools.
    • Explain how to format text, paragraphs, and pages to create visually appealing and easy-to-read documents.
    • Use tools like headers, footers, lists, and image adjustments to enhance document structure and readability.
    • Differentiate between formatting styles and settings to select the most effective options for various document types.
    • Produce a complete, formatted Word document that demonstrates effective use of text styles, images, tables, and collaboration tools.

     

    Modality: Course
    Source: LinkedIn Learning (Requires paid membership)
    Time: 2 hours, 33 minutes

     

    Learn the essentials of Word here

     

  • Formatting and Styles in Depth (Course)

    Learn how to use Word styles to help save time creating consistent and well-designed documents. Instructor Gini von Courter shows how to create, apply, and modify a variety of style types, from paragraph styles to list styles. More advanced topics include generating a dynamic table of contents from styles, using style sets, restricting formatting and document use with styles, using keyboard shortcuts, and much more. Plus, learn how to manage and copy styles between documents using the Organizer.

     

    Learning Objectives:

     

    • Analyze the components of Microsoft Office themes and their applications across different Office documents.
    • Explain the purpose and usage of Word styles and style sets.
    • Create and save custom style sets for reuse in other documents.
    • Compare the differences between character styles, paragraph styles, and linked styles.
    • Organize a document using styles for consistent formatting and easier navigation.
    • Evaluate the use of table styles and how to customize them to fit document needs.
    • Prepare a well-formatted list using single-level and multi-level list styles.
    • Solve reformatting issues by replacing one style with another within a document.
    • Develop custom styles and name them appropriately for future use.
    • Support the application of organizational branding using custom themes and colors.
     

    Modality: Course
    Source: LinkedIn Learning (Requires paid membership)
    Time: 1 hour, 21 minutes

     

    Learn how to format and style in Word here

     

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