55272: Introduction to Microsoft Word Training

This module explains how to get started using Microsoft Word.

Lessons

• Starting Microsoft Word
• Creating a Document
• Saving a Document
• Importing a File
• The Status Bar
• Closing a Document

Lab 1: Create a Microsoft Word Document

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Start Microsoft Word.
• Create a Microsoft Word document.
• Save a Microsoft Word document.
• Use the Status Bar.
• Close a Microsoft Word document.

This module explains how to work with Ribbon in Microsoft Word.

Lessons

• The Ribbon
• Tabs
• Groups
• Commands

Lab 1: Exploring the Ribbon

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Use tabs.
• Use groups.
• Use commands.
• Understand groups and commands are found on which tabs.

This module explains how to work with the Backstage View.

Lessons

• Introduction to the Backstage View
• Opening a Document
• New Documents and Word Templates
• Configuring Documents to Print
• Adding Your Name to Microsoft Word
• Adding Values to Document Properties
• Working with Autosaved Versions of Documents

Lab 1: Backstage View Exercises

• Open a Document
• Write a Thank You Letter Using a Template Letter
• Print a Document

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Learn about the Backstage view.
• Open a Microsoft Word document.
• Start a new Microsoft Word document.
• Use Microsoft Word templates.
• Print a Microsoft Word document.
• Personalize your copy of Microsoft Word.

This module explains how to work with the Quick Access Toolbar in Microsoft Word.

Lessons

• Adding Common Commands
• Adding Additional commands with the Customize Dialog Box
• Adding Ribbon Commands or Groups
• Placement

Lab 1: Customize the Quick Access Toolbar

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Add common commands to the Quick Access Toolbar.
• Add additional commands to the Quick Access Toolbar.
• Move the Quick Access Toolbar.

This module explains how to format Microsoft Word Documents

Lessons

• Selecting Text
• Selecting Fonts
• Working with Fonts
• Working with Lists
• Inserting a Hyperlink in a Document
• Using Styles
• Using Themes
• Using the Ruler
• Setting Margins

Lab 1: Formatting Exercises

• Working with Fonts
• Working with Lists
• Inserting a Hyperlink
• Applying and Creating Custom Styles
• Using Tabs
• Setting Margins

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Add, remove, and change fonts in Microsoft Word documents.
• Work with lists.
• Add hyperlinks in a document.
• Apply styles in Microsoft Word documents.
• Use themes.
• Use the Ruler within Microsoft Word.
• Set margins within Microsoft Word.

This module explains how to edit documents in Microsoft Word.

Lessons

• Find
• Find and Replace
• Find and Replace Tips
• Appending Text to a Document
• Using the Clipboard

Lab 1: Editing Documents Exercises

• Using Find and Replace
• Using the Clipboard

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Locate information in your document using Find.
• Use Find and Replace to quickly replace words or phrases with other words or phrases.
• Use the Cut, Copy, Paste, and Format Painter commands to edit documents.

This module explains how to finalize Microsoft Word Documents.

Lessons

• Adding Page Numbers
• Headers and Footers
• Checking Spelling and Grammar

Lab 1: Finalizing Microsoft Word Documents Exercises

• Adding Page numbers
• Using Headers and Footers
• Checking Spelling and Grammar

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Add page numbers to a Microsoft Word document.
• Add and customize Headers and Footers.
• Find and correct spelling mistakes.
• Find and correct grammar mistakes.