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Basic and Advanced Word Training

  • Training Duration:
  • 5 Days
  • Training Environment:
  • On-site at the Institution
  • In DVA Classrooms
  • Online
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About the Training

The Basic and Advanced Word Training is designed to provide participants with in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Word’s powerful features and applications. This comprehensive course enhances participants’ abilities to create, edit, format, and share documents while exploring Word’s extensive range of features.

Basic Word Training focuses on foundational skills for beginners.

Participants will learn the essential features of Word, such as text formatting, paragraph editing, table creation, and page layout. By the end of this section, participants will feel more confident and comfortable creating and editing Word documents.

Key topics include:

  • Text formatting: Font styles, sizes, colors, and alignment.
  • Paragraph editing: Indentation, line spacing, and bullet/number lists.
  • Table creation: Inserting and formatting tables.
  • Page layout: Margins, orientation, and page breaks.
  • Document navigation: Saving, sharing, and transitioning between documents.

Advanced Word Training is geared towards participants who want to master more complex and sophisticated Word functions.

This section focuses on advanced document formatting, adding headers and footers, creating automatic tables of contents, and using cross-references and hyperlinks between documents.

Key advanced topics include:

  • Advanced formatting: Styles, themes, and templates for consistent document formatting.
  • Headers and footers: Inserting custom headers, footers, and page numbers.
  • Table of contents: Automatically generating and updating a table of contents.
  • References: Managing citations, footnotes, and creating a bibliography.
  • Collaboration tools: Track changes, comments, and reviewing documents.
  • Forms and fields: Creating and using forms, fields, and templates for automation.

Throughout the training, participants will also learn how to add and format visual elements, such as images, charts, and shapes, to enhance document presentation. Both beginner and advanced users will gain the skills to use Word more effectively for professional and personal document management.

What Will You Learn?

In the Basic and Advanced Word Training, you will learn the following topics:

Basic Level:

  • Familiarizing with Microsoft Word’s visual interface
  • Creating and editing documents
  • Text formatting (font type, size, color, underline, highlight, etc.)
  • Page layout (margins, spacing, page borders, etc.)
  • Paragraph formatting (line spacing, alignment, etc.)
  • Creating and editing tables
  • Adding images and other visual elements
  • Using document templates
  • Document management (saving, backing up, opening, closing, etc.)

Advanced Level:

  • Data analysis (adding data from databases, filtering, sorting, grouping, etc.)
  • Creating reports (with tables and charts)
  • Document design (background, page borders, page layout, etc.)
  • Mail Merge (creating multiple documents using the same template)
  • Document encryption and protection
  • Document management (version control, renaming, deleting documents, etc.)
These topics cover the fundamental and advanced techniques and features needed to use Microsoft Word efficiently and effectively.

Prerequisites

The Basic and Advanced Word Training typically has the following prerequisites:
  • Computer skills: Basic computer skills are required, as the entire training process is conducted on a computer.
  • Access to Microsoft Word: You will use the Microsoft Word program during the training, so access to the software is necessary.
  • Basic text processing knowledge: Familiarity with basic functions like creating, editing, and formatting text in a word processor is recommended.
  • Desire and motivation: A willingness to learn, follow the training, and apply the lessons is important for successful completion.
While you don’t need to meet all these prerequisites, having at least basic computer skills and access to Microsoft Word will help you follow the training effectively.

Who Should Attend?

The Basic and Advanced Word Training caters to different user profiles. The basic-level training is designed for those who want to learn the fundamental features and use of Word or for individuals who are not yet fully familiar with the program. The advanced-level training is for users who wish to explore Word’s more in-depth and powerful features for efficient usage. In summary, the following individuals can benefit from Word training:
  • Those new to Office or Microsoft Word who want to start using the program
  • Users looking to improve their Word skills
  • Business professionals aiming to use Word more efficiently for document creation
  • Students or academics who want to use Word for their courses or research work

Outline

 

Day 1: Introduction to Word and Basic Skills

1.1 Introduction to Word

  • Navigating the Microsoft Word interface
  • Ribbon menus, toolbars, and quick access tools

1.2 Working with Basic Documents

  • Creating, opening, and saving documents
  • Adding, editing, and deleting text
  • Font and paragraph formatting (font type, size, color, alignment)

1.3 Document Formatting

  • Paragraph and page layout settings
  • Line spacing, margins, and page orientation
  • Applying styles and themes

1.4 Basic Tables and Charts

  • Creating and formatting tables
  • Adding simple charts and shapes

1.5 Basic Visual Elements

  • Inserting images, icons, and screenshots
  • Resizing and positioning visuals
Practical Application: Create a simple document with basic formatting and table elements.

Day 2: Intermediate Word Skills

2.1 Advanced Text Editing

  • Using tabs and indentations
  • Utilizing the find and replace function

2.2 Advanced Formatting Techniques

  • Creating and applying styles
  • Adding section breaks and page breaks

2.3 Advanced Table Usage

  • Merging, splitting, and formatting table cells
  • Table adjustments and calculations

2.4 Headings and Table of Contents

  • Using heading styles and generating an automatic table of contents
  • Updating and customizing the table of contents

2.5 Additional Visuals and Graphics

  • Using advanced shapes and SmartArt
  • Adding and formatting charts
Practical Application: Create a report with advanced formatting and graphical elements.

Day 3: Advanced Word Skills

3.1 Advanced Document Structure

  • Creating master documents and subdocuments
  • Dividing documents into sections and using section headers

3.2 Reference and Citation Management

  • Adding footnotes, endnotes, and citations
  • Creating bibliographies and managing references

3.3 Advanced Table and Chart Operations

  • Using pivot tables and advanced data analysis
  • Advanced formatting of tables and charts

3.4 Forms and Fields

  • Inserting form controls and fields
  • Using field codes and custom fields

3.5 Document Review and Editing

  • Tracking changes and adding comments
  • Comparing and merging documents
Practical Application: Create an academic document with advanced references and graphical elements.

Day 4: Collaboration and Sharing

4.1 Document Sharing and Collaboration

  • Sharing documents and collaboration settings
  • Using cloud storage (OneDrive) for document sharing

4.2 Real-Time Collaboration

  • Real-time co-authoring and collaboration tools
  • Tracking real-time changes in a document

4.3 Document Security

  • Protecting and encrypting documents
  • Adding digital signatures to documents

4.4 Macros and Automation

  • Recording and running macros
  • Creating simple macros using VBA

4.5 Advanced Printing Settings

  • Previewing and adjusting print settings
  • Customizing print options and output
Practical Application: Collaborate on a shared document and add macros.

Day 5: Custom Applications and Customization

5.1 Customizing Word

  • Personalizing the Word interface
  • Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar

5.2 Templates and Theme Management

  • Creating and using custom templates
  • Applying and managing themes and style sets

5.3 Advanced Table of Contents and Indexes

  • Inserting indexes and cross-references
  • Creating custom tables of contents

5.4 Advanced Form Controls and Documents

  • Using advanced form controls and creating fillable documents
  • Building data collection forms

5.5 Project Work and Conclusion

  • Comprehensive project work (applying all skills to create a detailed document)
  • Evaluation and feedback
Practical Application: Create and present a comprehensive project document. This training program provides participants with the skills to use all essential and advanced features of Microsoft Word efficiently. By the end of the training, participants will be proficient in creating, managing, and sharing complex documents in a professional setting.

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