Microsoft Word Essential Training

Open, read, and manage Word 2016 documents by using Start, templates, or OneDrive; switch to read mode or print layout, then close or exit Word.

Save a document in Word 2016 using three methods: the file menu save, the quick access toolbar floppy-disk icon, or the Ctrl+S shortcut, and rename the file before saving.

Explore how to use the Tell Me assistant in Word 2016 to adjust margins and insert charts by typing commands or selecting features in the insert or layout menus.

Learn to insert and replace text in Word 2016, open files via the File menu, and apply left, center, or right alignment.

Master cut, copy, and paste in Word 2016 by selecting text, using the clipboard, and choosing paste options like keep source formatting, merge formatting, or paste as a picture.

Learn how to use the find and replace feature in Word 2016, locate words via the navigation pane, and replace all occurrences with options to preserve capitalization and highlight results.

Change font formatting in a Word document by selecting text, applying a new font, adjusting size and color, and adding bold, underline, or italics for better presentation.

Explore how to change text case in Microsoft Word, using lowercase, uppercase, capitalize each word, sentence case, and toggle case to control headings and text.

Apply and create styles in Microsoft Word to format text, apply headings, adjust font, size, color, and emphasis, and know when to clear formatting for a clean look.

Learn how to change paragraph alignment in Word 2016, using the Home tab’s paragraph options to left align, center, right align, or justify for a visually appealing document.

Explore line spacing in Microsoft Word by understanding space before and after paragraphs and between lines, and apply default, single, or double spacing via the design menu.

Learn how to keep headings and their following text together to prevent widows and orphans by using the keep with next option and line and page break settings.

Format text into multiple columns in Word using the layout tab, selecting the number of columns, adding lines between columns, and applying breaks.

Insert and format tables in Microsoft Word by selecting rows and columns, entering data, and applying borders, shading, and layout options to organize text.

Set page size, orientation, and margins in Word 2016 to tailor documents for portrait or landscape layouts. Explore default A4, custom sizes, and flexible margins before typing.

Learn to insert headers and footers in Word, apply top and bottom elements, use the design tab to place page numbers, and configure different first, odd, and even pages.

Learn to organize long Word documents by creating and managing sections, inserting section breaks, and customizing headers, footers, and page numbering per section.

Learn to create and customize bulleted lists in Word 2016 by using dash and tab, toggling auto bullets, stopping bullets, and changing bullet styles or symbols.

Learn how to convert bullets to a numbered list in Microsoft Word using the home tab, with automatic renumbering as you add items and when you drag items.

Learn to edit and format lists in Microsoft Word, adjusting spacing between numbers and text, changing indent levels, moving items, and choosing numbering or bullet styles.

Insert shapes from the shapes gallery in Word, select a sun, resize and move it, adjust layout options for text wrapping, and customize fill, outline, and 3D effects.

Learn to insert images from your device, resize and position them within text, and apply borders, shadows, reflections, and other picture effects in Microsoft Word.

Learn how to set proofing and auto correct options in Word to auto capitalize sentences, correct typos, customize replacements, and manage symbols and trademarks.

Learn to check spelling and grammar in a Word document using the review tab. Identify grammar clues with blue squiggly lines, apply suggested corrections, and use F7 to finish proofreading.

Discover how to use Word's thesaurus to find synonyms and substitute words with similar meanings, reducing repetition as you browse synonyms in the review tab and apply replacements.

Master Microsoft Word essentials by applying editing and collaboration skills in Word 2016, and explore powerful features through additional courses and tips to work more efficiently.