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77-725 Microsoft Word (Office 2016) Core Certification

Name: 77-725 Microsoft Word (Office 2016) Core Certification
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Complete Techniques for the Microsoft Office Specialist Core Certification exam in Microsoft Word (Office 2016)

Created byDave Murphy

Last updated 2/2025

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What you'll learn

How to successfully pass the 77-725 Microsoft Certified Exam in Core Word and become a Microsoft Office Specialist
Be confident and competent in your use of Microsoft Word for everyday business use
Be ready to begin to study to become a certified Microsoft Office Specialist
Guarantee potential Employers of your competence in Microsoft Word

Course content

19 sections • 83 lectures • 6h 53m total length

Introduction to the Course4:12
Master the 77-725 core word certification objective domain, covering create and manage documents and format text; print the pdfs and exercise book, and use video solutions to prepare.
Exercise Resource Files1:29
Download the five exercise resource zip files from the resources button, extract all to your chosen destination, and access the one file per section for the object domain.
How the Exam is Conducted5:55
Register with Certiport before your exam and use an authorized testing center if possible; if testing from home, review remote guidelines for 50 minutes of 5–7 project tasks.

1.1.1 Create a Blank Document6:11
Learn to create a blank Word document, customize the normal template, adjust margins and orientation, and save as a file using a logical folder structure in the backstage view.
1.1.2 Create a Blank Document using a Template4:27
Explore how to create a blank document from a template, browse and select predefined templates for memos, CVs, or agendas, and fill field placeholders with your details.
1.1.3 and 1.1.4 Open a PDF in Word for Editing and Insert Text2:51
Open a pdf in Word, convert it to an editable document, and insert text from another file using the insert text from file option in the text group.
Solution to Domain Exercises 1.1 Create a Document7:35
Learn to create a Word document from templates like logo memo or a reference letter, open PDFs and convert to Word, save, and import text from files or Excel objects.

1.2.1 and 1.2.2 Search for Text and Insert Hyperlinks9:02
learn to use the navigation pane to search for text, headings, and pages, and insert hyperlinks to web pages, document locations, new files, or email in Word.
1.2.3 and 1.2.4 Create Bookmarks and Move to Specific Locations3:15
Create and name bookmarks in Word, then navigate to them using go to and the navigation pane. Use find and replace and the f5 shortcut to jump to specific locations.
Solution to Domain Exercises 1.2 Navigate Through a Document5:19
Navigate a Word document by locating reviewer comments and margins, using find and navigation tools, create bookmarks, add hyperlinks to email addresses and web pages, then save and close.

1.3.1 Modify Page Setup5:41
Learn to modify margins, paper size, and orientation in Word by using the layout tab and the page setup dialog, with presets, custom margins, and ruler-based adjustments.
1.3.2 Apply Document Themes3:13
Apply document themes to unify colors, fonts, and effects across the document, customize colors and fonts, save your own theme in the theme gallery, and explore style sets.
1.3.3 Apply Document Style Sets3:09
Apply document style sets from the design tab to achieve a predefined, consistent look across your Word document, adjust colors and spacing, and save time over manual formatting.
1.3.4 Insert Headers and Footers7:19
Learn how to insert headers and footers in Word, add text and logos, manage page numbers, borders, and section breaks for different headers across sections.
1.3.5 Insert Page Numbers2:00
Learn to insert and format page numbers in Word using the insert tab, choosing position, style, and numbering format, including starting at a specific number or removing page numbers.
1.3.6 Format Page Background Elements5:04
Learn how to enhance documents with page background elements in Word 2016, including watermarks (text, graphics, or custom), page colors, and borders across sections.
Solution to Domain Exercises 1.3 Format a Document7:48
Execute formatting tasks in word: blue 1.5 pt borders, 48 pt watermark, iron boardroom theme, orange background, letter size, strong style for paragraph two, circle left page numbering.

1.4.1 and 2 Change Document Views and Zoom Settings4:15
Explore Word's view options: print layout, read mode, web layout, outline, and draft views; use zoom controls on the view tab to adjust screen display without changing printing.
1.4.3 Customize the Quick Access Toolbar3:18
Customize the quick access toolbar in Word by adding or removing commands, rearranging their order, and choosing the scope for the changes (current or all documents).
1.4.4 Split the Window2:32
1.4.5 Add Document Properties3:10
Learn to add and customize document properties in Word via the backstage info view, using summary and advanced properties to improve file searchability.
1.4.6 Show or Hide Formatting Symbols1:56
Learn to show or hide hidden formatting characters on the Home tab, including hard returns, tabs, spaces, and soft page breaks, using the toggle button to edit the document.
Solution to Domain Exercises 1.4 Customise Options and Views for Documents3:53
Explore Microsoft Word 2016 core skills by customizing views (web, draft, print), adjusting zoom, editing footers and properties, adding custom metadata such as source, and tailoring the quick access toolbar.

1.5.1 and 1.5.3 Modify Print Settings and Print Documents4:56
Learn how to preview, configure, and print Word documents with accurate layouts by using print preview, margins, paper size, orientation, pages, and printer options.
1.5.2 Save Documents in Alternative File Formats6:25
Save Word documents effectively by organizing file names and locations, using save and save as, and exporting to alternative formats such as plain text and PDF.
1.5.4 Inspect a Document for Hidden Properties or Personal Information2:30
Search for hidden properties and personal information using the document inspector, review document properties metadata, remove what you don't want before sharing, and keep a backup.
1.5.5 Inspect a Document for Accessibility Issues3:15
Learn to inspect Word documents for accessibility issues, add alt text to graphics, and fix missing alt text to support automated speech generators.
1.5.6 Inspect a Document for Compatibility Issues2:04
Solution to Domain Exercises 1.5 Configure Documents to Print or Save9:00
Configure word documents to print or save by adjusting print settings, pages per sheet, and minimum size, then encrypt, restrict editing, and inspect for personal information.

2.1.1 Find and Replace Text9:42
Learn to find and replace text in Word using the Home tab and Find and Replace dialog, including advanced options and the navigation pane for reviewing results.
2.1.2 Cut, Copy and Paste Text6:01
Learn to cut, copy, and paste text and graphics in Word using the clipboard, paste options, and paste special, with insertion-point pasting and item management.
2.1.3 and 2.1.4 Replace Text by using AutoCorrect and Insert Special Characters5:26
Learn how to use auto correct and insert symbols in Word, including replace text as you type, auto complete, and inserting special characters from the insert tab.
Solution to Domain Exercises 2.1 Insert Text and Paragraphs7:09
Learn to use Word 2016 core features to search and format text with advanced find and replace, insert text and paragraphs, paste objects as pictures, and customize auto correct settings.

2.2.1, 2.2.4 and 2.2.5 Font Formatting5:10
apply font formatting to text using the mini toolbar and home tab font group, including bold, italic, underline, size, color, highlight, and text effects.
2.2.2 Apply Formatting by using Format Painter1:47
Use format painter to copy formatting from selected text to other text, and double-click to apply to multiple selections.
2.2.3 (Part 1) Set Line and Paragraph Spacing and Indentation6:07
Set line spacing, paragraph spacing, and indentation to create readable, professional Word documents; adjust spacing with presets, exact, or multiple points, and use tabs and the ruler to control alignment.
2.2.3 (Part 2) Set Line and Paragraph Spacing and Indentation10:05
Explore how to set and adjust tabs and paragraph indentation in Word, using the ruler, tab types, and the tabs dialog box to control alignment, leaders, and precise measurements.
2.2.6 Apply Built-in Styles to Text7:45
Apply built-in styles and create custom quick styles to format text and paragraphs with a click, preview changes, and maintain consistent, professional documents.
2.2.7 Change Text to WordArt4:31
Explore creating and formatting WordArt in Word 2016, applying fills, outlines, shadows, and 3D effects, and converting text to WordArt using the insert tab.
Solution to Domain Exercises 2.2 Format Text and Paragraphs14:38
Learn to format text and paragraphs in Microsoft Word by applying double line spacing, left tabs at two centimeters, and keep lines together to prevent page breaks.

2.3.1, 2 and 3 Format Text in Multiple Columns and Insert Breaks8:16
Format text into multiple columns and insert page, section, and column breaks in Word 2016. Adjust column widths, spacing, and break placement for targeted text.
Solution to Domain Exercises 2.3 Order and Group Text and Paragraphs3:32
Master exercises for ordering and grouping text and paragraphs in Microsoft Word (Office 2016), including keeping lines together, inserting page and section breaks, configuring two-column layouts, and adjusting line spacing.

Introduction to Tables in Microsoft Word5:08
Create and format tables in Word to organize with rows, columns, and cells. Insert spreadsheets from Excel, apply borders and shading, and convert text to tables using the table ribbon.
3.1.1 and 3.1.2 Convert Text to Tables and Tables to Text5:19
Convert text to tables and tables to text in Word using comma, tab, or period separators, with steps in the convert text to table and table to text dialogs.
3.1.3 Create a Table by Specifying Rows and Columns7:25
Create a table from scratch by using the insert table menu, choosing grid or draw table, specify rows and columns, adjust width options, and navigate and edit cells.
3.1.4 Apply Table Styles3:25
Apply and customize table styles using the table tools design tab, with live previews and hover feedback. Merge cells, center titles, adjust font size, and apply borders.
Solution to Domain Exercises 3.1 Create a Table8:07
Create and format tables in Word 2016 by inserting tables, converting text to two-column tables, adjusting borders, and applying built-in and custom styles such as 'my style'.

Requirements

The only prerequisite is that you have access to Microsoft Word and the willingness to complete the exercises and practice tests.

Description

Succeed at the FIRST ATTEMPT in the Microsoft Word (Office 2016) Core Certification 77-725 Exam.

Update 2025 - The course now includes a complete Practice Exam and Video Solutions section. This exam provides you with access to 35 project tasks set to the style and standard of the 77-725 Word Core Certification exam. If you can master the tasks set it will greatly enhance your opportunity to pass at the first attempt!

This course will prepare you for the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam 77-725. Developed by University Lecturers who are also Microsoft Certified Professionals and MOS examiners, no course on Udemy or any other educational platform can surpass this content. With over 90 lectures covering every possible aspect of the 77-725 syllabus, you can be 100% certain that your knowledge of the skills required to succeed will be excellent. In addition to an explanation of every required certification technique, the course provides an overview of the exam, the objective requirements set by Microsoft, tips on how to prepare and what to expect on the day of the test. It includes a comprehensive bank of test exercises which reflect the style of questions asked in the 77-725 Microsoft Core Word exam.

Become a Microsoft Office Specialist and Enhance Your Career

No prior knowledge required
Start from scratch and get Microsoft to certify your skills in this hugely important technical skill
Understand the requirements of the 77-725 Certification Exam
Learn how to correctly prepare for the test
Get advice from seasoned professionals who know how to pass the exam

Core Word with the MOS 77-725 Exam

This course is suitable for people at all levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word. If you are new to the subject, then the course will lead you step by step through every single technique which is tested in the 77-725 exam. If you are already proficient in the use of Word to some extent, then this course will help you to understand what is required in order to obtain a valuable certification in the subject.

Every element of the objective domain (Microsoft Syllabus) for the 77-725 exam is comprehensively covered, together with exercises designed to ensure that you know the style and types of questions which you are required to answer in the exam.

When you pass the 77-725 exam, Microsoft issue you with the MOS, or Microsoft Office Specialist certification status, in Core Word. Obtaining this certification provides tangible evidence that you are proficient in your use of Microsoft Word and your LinkedIn profile will be automatically adjusted by Microsoft to reflect this achievement.

If you follow and complete the course and exercises you will really optimise your chances of gaining that qualification, you will enhance your status in your existing job and boost your job prospects in the marketplace.

Content and Overview

Suitable for beginners or for anyone who has a reasonable knowledge of Microsoft Word, this course is aimed at you obtaining certification status from Microsoft by passing the 77-725 exam. Rather than simply provide sample questions, the course explains how the exam is structured, the way that the questions should be approached and how to study successfully to pass.The course also includes invaluable advice on the best way to prepare and what to expect from the testing process.

Who this course is for:

Students who are either total beginners with Microsoft Word or who are intermediate users who want to obtain certification in Core Word
Existing users of Word who want to learn how to pass the 77-725 exam and obtain official certification for their skills.
Existing users of Word who want to have access to the type of exercises which will ensure they will pass the Microsoft Office Specialist certification in Core Word 2016
Graduates seeking to gain professional qualifications

77-725 Microsoft Word (Office 2016) Core Certification

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Course content

Course Introduction3 lectures • 12min

Objective Domain 1.1 Create a Document4 lectures • 21min

Objective Domain 1.2 Navigate Through a Document3 lectures • 18min

Objective Domain 1.3 Format a Document7 lectures • 34min

Objective Domain 1.4 Customise Options and Views for Documents6 lectures • 19min

Objective Domain 1.5 Configure Documents to Print or Save6 lectures • 28min

Objective Domain 2.1 Insert Text and Paragraphs4 lectures • 28min

Objective Domain 2.2 Format Text and Paragraphs7 lectures • 50min

Objective Domain 2.3 Order and Group Text and Paragraphs2 lectures • 12min

Objective Domain 3.1 Create a Table5 lectures • 29min

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