Mastering Word 365 - Basics (2025)

Learn the basics of the world’s most powerful document-creation software

Word is more than a word processor. It has the potential to make you more productive and make your job easier! While used by millions of people daily, there are few who know how to maximize Word’s functions and features. In this course taught by Microsoft trainer Christina Tankersley, we’ll show you everything you need to know to work efficiently and create polished documents.

From starting new blank documents to using existing templates, you will learn how to create documents that are easy to read, use, and share. In addition, you will learn many keyboard shortcuts that will make you more efficient when navigating inside long documents. You’ll learn to use styles for quick formatting, and the Editor tools to polish your document. And if you’ve wondered how to easily work with tables to organize and sort your data, our trainer will show you the best ways to do it. If you want to start creating professional documents—this course is for you!

Topics covered include:

• Navigating within documents using shortcuts

• Creating, saving, and printing documents

• Selecting, copying, and moving text

• Using Find, Replace, and Go To

• Formatting text

• Applying Styles

• Using the Format Painter

• Formatting paragraphs

• Working with tables

• Sorting lists

• Using the Editor, the Thesaurus, and the Read Aloud feature

• Inserting and modifying graphics

Quickly search and find the skills you want to master from our list of lessons – then just point, click, and learn.

Enjoy high-quality HD content in the “Uniquely Engaging”TM Bigger Brains Teacher-Learner style!