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Course Description

This is a one-day course designed for either new users of Word and Windows or for users transferring from other types of word processors, and covers all the basic features of the package.

Course Contents

The topics below represent a suggested course content, these can however be adapted to meet specific objectives.

• Word Screen Overview

The different elements of the screen, terminology, dialogue boxes, defaults and how to move around the Word environment are explained and demonstrated.

• Editing

Shortcuts for selecting and changing text, copying and moving text and the different ways of correcting text are examined.

• Formatting

How to change the look of characters, bold, italics, underline etc., indenting paragraphs, changing the default margins and page setup, typing lists of text using tabs, and inserting page numbering are demonstrated in this session.

• Proofing

Using the Word spellchecker and thesaurus are explained and examined.

• Automating Tasks

How best to use the Word AutoCorrect and AutoText features to save time and create shortcuts are demonstrated.

• File Management

Good practice when saving files is explained and also how to print and open files are demonstrated.