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Microsoft Word 2010 Beginner

Name: Microsoft Word 2010 Beginner
Rating: 4.6 (37 reviews)

Master Word basics in this easy to follow, step-by-step course.

Created bySONIC Performance Support - E-Learning Experts

Last updated 9/2014

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What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of this level, students will be able to identify and work with basic Word 2010 tools and features
Identify the components of the Word interface
Display a document in different views
Enter text in a document
Save a document.

Course content

9 sections • 79 lectures • 7h 4m total length

Intro Word Beginner0:47
Learn the basics of Word 2010, including editing and formatting text, inserting special characters and graphics, organizing data in tables, proofreading, and printing.

Getting Started with Word - Overview0:25
Open and Close Word3:54
The computer is configured, the Office version is installed... what next? How do I open the program or close it again? In this video you'll learn how to open and close Word 2010 correctly.
Open and Close Documents5:48
You've already created a Word document, or received one by e-mail. Now you have to open it and maybe process it. In this video you'll learn how to find, open and close your Word documents.
The Word Application Window4:35
This video shows how the Application Window in Word 2010 is designed.
The Ribbon8:52
The ribbon in Office 2010 is the central collecting point for all commands, making it the most important tool in the Office environment. In this video you'll learn how to work with the ribbon in Word 2010.
The Quick Access Toolbar7:59
The Quick Access Toolbar can be linked with the most important commands. This makes sense especially if you want to access these commands quickly and don't want to spend a long time searching for them. In this video you'll learn how to work with the Quick Access Toolbar.
Word Help7:38
If you've forgotten how to use one or other of the functions in Word, Word 2010 Help may be able to assist you. In this video you'll learn how to make use of the help function in Word 2010.
Summary Help1:35
Learn to access Word’s help via the help button or F1, connect online to office dotcom for broader topics, and browse with the purple book or search box.
Document Templates6:54
Document templates are prefabricated letters that can considerably alleviate the creation of new documents. In Word there is a very large collection of document templates like this, which you can use to create new letters. In this video you'll learn how to use the document templates in Word 2010.
Word Layouts5:20
Word 2010 offers you several layouts for processing and customizing your documents. Some of these layouts are only needed in certain cases - if, for example, you want to organize or outline texts. Some layouts, on the other hand, are often used more or less as a default. In this video you'll learn how to switch between different layouts in Word.
Expand, Minimize and Move Documents7:17
In this video you'll learn how to zoom in or out of, or move your documents. This is of particular advantage when working with several domuments at a time and switching from one document, or even application, to another, or wanting to compare them with one another.
Zoom In and Out7:31
It is often an advantage if you can enlarge the document in order to read the content more easily. In this video you'll learn how to change the size of your documents.
Enter Text3:01
In this video you'll learn how to enter a text in Word 2010.
Format Text8:38
Certain text content frequently has to be highlighted or resized. In this video you'll learn how to delete texts or text sections in Word 2010.
Save Documents6:16
Word files must be saved and placed in the right directory if you want to use them again. In this video you'll learn how to save Word files in Word 2010.
Various File Types8:21
In this video you'll learn how to save your documents in file formats other than the Word file format. This is particularly important if you want to/have to save your files in an “unalterable” format such as PDF, for example.
The Compatibility Checker Feature4:16
If your business partners are using an older MS Office version than you are, it is advisable to carry out a compatibility check before passing on the file, in order to check whether your file can be processed with older Office versions.
Customize how Documents Are Saved8:12
You can specify the exact storage destination for your Word documents, so that they are automatically stored in the right directory. In this video you'll learn how to specify storage options for documents in Word 2010.
Summary Section 10:49

Editing Text in a Word Document - Overview0:29
The Clipboard Task Pane7:28
We frequently have to copy content to new documents. In this video you'll learn how to use the clipboard in MS Office 2010.
Paste Options4:58
Frequently, old formats cannot be copied and inserted in new documents. In this video you'll learn how to insert copied content in the quickest possible way.
Undo and Redo7:12
In this video you'll learn how to undo your work steps in Word 2010. This technique is particularly helpful if, for example, you want to undo the selected formatting.
Copy and Move Text7:10
If the content, e.g. the whole text, or individual sentences, has to be moved to another place in the document, or to another Word file, it can be copied and inserted in the desired place. In this video you'll learn how to copy and/or move your text.
Search for a Text Element4:58
If you are searching for a certain term or a special type of formatting in the text, the search function of Word 2010 can be particularly helpful. In this video you'll learn how to search for text elements in Word 2010.
Replace a Text Element6:19
The find and replace function is particularly practical if you're looking for a certain content and want to replace it. With the aid of this function, you can search for contents and replace them. In this video you'll get to know how to find and replace words in Word 2010.
Summary Editing3:01
Master copy and paste in word using top left, right-click, or Ctrl+C/Ctrl+V, and use search to count words and enforce whole-word matching, plus spell and grammar checks with dictionary additions.

Modifying the Appearance of Text in a Word Document - Overview0:44
Apply character formatting to enhance readability by changing font and color, align text with tabs, and create lists; use borders, shading, and styles to coordinate appearance.
Modify Text Color6:30
In many situations it is a practical advantage to highlight text by a change of color, to draw the reader's attention to certain content. In this video you'll learn how to add color to text.
The Format Painter5:34
The Format Painter function in Word is particularly important and helpful especially when dealing with complex formatting. In this video you'll learn how to copy formats in Word 2010 and transfer them to other content.
Tab Stops19:23
If the contents have to be written on one line, but with certain spacing between, this can be done quite easily with the aid of the tab stops. In this video you'll learn how to use the tab stops to align the content more easily on the pages.
Bullets and Numbering10:09
In this video you'll learn how to use bullets and numbering in Word 2010, to display your content more clearly.
Margins4:57
The default margin setting does not always make sense. Sometimes you need, for example, a bit more space on the left-hand margin for the gutter, or you need more space in the right-hand, upper or lower margin to make best use of the space. In this video you will learn how to set the margins to suit your wishes.
Text Alignment6:03
Text alignment is of decisive importance for the presentation of content and for laying out text documents. In this video you'll learn how to exactly align text on the page.
Adjust Character Spacing4:37
A special character format with a larger width is often used for headlines or subject headings. In this video you'll learn how to use a special character format for character spacing.
Automatic Hyphenation6:48
In this video you'll learn how to use the automatic hyphenation function.
Format Style Templates4:31
Word 2010 offers you a collection of different format style templates that you can use for the uniform design of your documents. In this video you'll learn how to use the format style templates in Word 2010.
Summary Format Styles0:58
Explore and customize format styles in Word 2010, save them for current or future documents, and learn to organize and manage styles with the import-export feature.
Manage Formatting7:46
Headlines or other text passages often have to be formatted quickly, or you want to get rid of existing formatting. In this video you'll learn how to use format templates and change formatting quickly.
Paragraph Framing, Shading and Adding Background Color8:51
In Word 2010 you can highlight paragraphs with important information not just by indenting the paragraphs. You can also format these with a special background color, so you can draw the reader's attention to the contents. In this video you'll learn how to highlight your paragraphs with frames, shadows and background color.

Inserting Special Characters and Graphical Objects - Overview0:45
Insert symbols such as copyright and currency signs, use special characters for punctuation or spacing not on a keyboard, and add pictures, clip art, and illustrations to engage readers.
Insert a Symbol7:11
We often need Special Characters and symbols to display content creatively. In this video you'll learn how to insert symbols and Special Characters.
Summary Tabs, Dates and Symbols1:55
Master tab stops, left, center, right alignment, bullets, and symbols, including copyright symbol; adjust list spacing for multilevel lists across Word versions, and insert dates with auto update turned off.
ClipArt & Microsoft Clip Organizer7:43
MS Word 2010 offers you a large collection of ClipArt and pictures. In this video you'll learn how to work with the ClipArt Organizer.
Insert and Delete Objects8:55
In this video you'll learn how to move around the Word interface, where to find the most important menu commands, and how you can potentially customize the interface.
Format an Object12:22
Word offers us numerous different objects, but only rarely does the default formatting of the objects completely satisfy your requirements. In this video you'll learn how to format objects inserted or created in MS Word.
Summary Insert Objects1:25
insert pictures, clip art, and other objects into Word 2010 documents, learn to select object for precise placement, and explore text wrapping and effects like saturation and watercolor.

Organizing Data in Tables - Overview0:29
Organize text into tables for a structured form and better understanding. Learn to insert and modify tables, format them, and convert preexisting text into a table format.
Create a Table2:24
A tabular layout of contents is often of great practical help. In this video you'll learn how to create tables in Word 2010.
Quick Tables2:40
You are often in a hurry when working with MS Word. In this video you'll learn how to insert a Quick Tables in Word.
Add and Delete Rows and Columns7:49
The layout of a table can change while you are entering data.In this video you'll learn how to add and delete rows and columns.
The Table Properties Dialog Box6:43
On the ribbon we generally find nearly all the commands we need to format and customize tables. But unfortunately these are not all of them. A few very important and useful commands are only accessible via dialog masks. In this video you'll learn how to change table properties.
Table Styles5:51
Create and format your tables in Word 2010 with the aid of table styles. In this video you'll learn how to use table styles.
Change Text into a Table and Vice Versa3:34
In this video you'll learn how to quickly and easily change text into a table. This function is particularly helpful if you are already dealing with several other texts.
Summary Tables in Word2:06
Learn to create, edit, format, and sort tables in Word 2010, drawing or inserting tables, sorting by headers, and linking to or inserting an Excel table.

Proofing a Word Document - Overview0:38
Review your text for errors and apply corrections using Word's spellcheck and built-in dictionary, then use the built-in thesaurus to vary vocabulary for a more professional document.
Spelling and Grammar Check Options9:31
Before a document is completed and the final version saved, it ought to be previously checked for possible spelling and grammar mistakes. In this video you'll learn how to check spelling and grammar in Word 2010.
AutoCorrect8:58
Avoid typing errors and use the AutoCorrect function in Word. In this video you'll learn how to use the AutoCorrect function in Word 2010.
Summary AutoCorrect1:39
Customize auto correct options to save time by deciding what to fix or ignore, then insert and manage quick parts using the quick parts organizer and building blocks folder.
Readability Statistics & Word Count8:06
In this video you'll learn how to use the "Statistics" feature of Word to count, for example, the number of words used.
Use the Thesaurus to Suggest Synonyms6:12
If you can't think of a suitable word, or you've used a word in a document time and time again,and would like to use a different one, Word's synonym function can help. In this video you'll learn how to arrange for synonym suggestions to be prompted to you with the aid of the Word Thesaurus.
The Research Task Pane & Options7:35
It's important when working with MS Word to be fully conversant with the ribbon and the individual tabs. In this video you'll learn how to work with the "Check" tab and research in the work pane.
The Translate Feature6:38
We often receive documents written in a language we might not understand. In this video you'll learn how to use the Translation function in MS Word 2010.
Summary Proofing a Document2:14
Polish your document with spell check, grammar check, and thesaurus, recheck after opening from different sources, and manage a custom dictionary while carefully selecting synonyms.

Controlling the Appearance of Pages in a Word Document - Overview0:26
Apply finishing touches to your Word document by adding page borders, colors, watermarks, and headers and footers to enhance appearance and overall presentation.
Page Borders & Border Types7:23
Design your Word documents creatively! Give your documents a really interesting design with the help of borders!
The Page Color Option3:40
You can not only change the color of the characters or the background of the paragraphs in Word 2010. You can also color whole pages. In this video you'll learn how to change the page color in Word 2010.
Add a Watermark6:50
You can create references to the state of a document, e.g. archive or copy, in the background of the document text. In this video you'll learn how to add watermarks to documents.
Add Headers and Footers7:17

If certain information, such as the company logo, for example, is to be placed on several pages in a document, you can use the header for this purpose. In this video you'll learn how to add headers and footers in Word 2010.
Edit Headers and Footers11:59
You can change the content in the headers and footers afterwards. In this video you'll learn how to edit headers and footers in Word 2010.
Summary Headers, Footers1:25

Printing Word Documents - Overview0:27
Preview and adjust page layout using print preview to ensure your Word document prints as intended, saving time, money, and paper.
Modify the Size and Page Orientation of a Document4:02
Some documents are better written in landscape format, because the content can then be displayed better - this is the case, for example, if you are working with tables that are very wide, but not particularly long. In this video you'll learn how to change the page orientation, e.g. portrait or landscape format, and the size of a document.
Page Breaks7:29
In this video you'll learn how to force a page break in Word, even though the page may not yet be completely full.
Summary Page break1:27
Explore beginner-friendly formatting in Word 2010, including shift-enter line breaks, page breaks, paragraph indentation, frames, and on-screen color changes with print considerations.
Print Preview3:47
Before a document can be printed it's often important to look at it in print preview. In this video you'll learn how to use the print preview in Word before printing a document.
Print a Document7:13
In this video you'll learn how to print your documents in Word 2010.
Summary Print1:24
Preview your document before printing with the print preview on the quick access toolbar, choose print options, and fit up to 16 pages per sheet to save paper.

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Description

COURSE DESCRIPTION

These days, most people take electronic word processing for granted and miss a lot of features that make your document look professional and save time by automating repetitive tasks. Microsoft Word is designed to help you move smoothly through the task of creating professional-looking documents. Its rich features and powerful tools can make your work easy, and even fun. In this course, you will learn fundamental Word skills. You'll learn how to use Microsoft Word to create, edit and publish simple documents, add tables and lists, add design elements and layout options, and proof documents.

METHOD

The trainers explain step by step all important and useful workflows for creating, using and managing Word documents. Benefit from the extensive additional materials that are integrated into the training. Look forward to practice files, handouts and quizzes. Our Microsoft courses help you to prepare for the official Microsoft Office Specialist exam.

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR YOU, IF

• you want to learn basic Word skills, such as creating, editing, and formatting documents.

• you want to insert simple tables and create lists.

• you want to improve the appearance and accuracy of document content.

PREREQUISITES

• To ensure your success in this course, you should have end-user skills with any current version of Windows, including being able to start programs, switch between programs, locate saved files, close programs, and access websites using a web browser.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

You will:

• Navigate and perform common tasks in Word, such as opening, viewing, editing, saving, printing documents, and configuring the application

• Format text and paragraphs

• Perform repetitive operations efficiently using tools such as Find and Replace, Format Painter, and Styles

• Enhance lists by sorting, renumbering, and customizing list styles

• Create and format tables

• Insert graphic objects into a document

• Format the overall appearance of a page through page borders and colors, watermarks, headers and footers, and page layout

• Use Word to identify and correct problems with spelling, grammar, and readability

Who this course is for:

Everyone, who wants improve the look and feel of their documents.
Everyone, who wants to work faster using Microsoft Word 2010.

Microsoft Word 2010 Beginner

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Course content

Intro Word Beginner1 lecture • 1min

Getting Started with Word 201019 lectures • 1hr 47min

Editing Text in a Word Document8 lectures • 42min

Modifying the Appearance of Text in a Word Document13 lectures • 1hr 27min

Inserting Special Characters and Graphical Objects7 lectures • 40min

Organizing Data in Tables8 lectures • 32min

Proofing a Word Document9 lectures • 52min

Controlling the Appearance of Pages in a Word Document7 lectures • 39min

Printing Word Documents7 lectures • 26min

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