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Category: Desktop Applications | Vendor: Microsoft Corporation
Word Daytime
Date: 12/01/08 - 12/02/08
Days: Mon|Tues
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm
The Microsoft Word 2007 hands-on learning program will prepare the student for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) exam for Word. This program replaces what was formerly known as Microsoft Office Specialist Word (MOS). Now, the MCAS Word covers all levels of usability. Microsoft previously had three levels of Word training, now there is only one level and one test. You also have the option of taking just the one day, Basic User MS Word Class. The full two day program, however, covers an extensive use of Word and demonstrates to students the tricks, shortcuts and time saving tools of the program. The full two day class is also geared towards certifcation and makes you the "go-to" person in your office for Microsoft Word.
Topics and Course Content
The student will learn how to create and edit documents, format text and paragraphs, insert graphics and charts, compare and merge documents shared among several people, insert and edit comments, and save a document as a Web page.
After completing the program, students will understand and be able to implement the following skills:
Working with Text
Use the Undo, Redo, and Repeat commands, Apply font formats (bold, italic, and underline), Use the Spelling and Grammar command, Use the Thesaurus, Insert page breaks, Highlight text in document , Insert and move text , Cut, copy, paste, and paste special using the Office Clipboard, Copy formats using the Format Painter ,Insert date and time, Insert symbols, Create and apply frequently used text with AutoCorrect
Working with Paragraphs
Align text in paragraphs (center, left, right, and justified), Add bullets and numbering, Set character, line, and paragraph spacing options, Apply borders and shading to paragraphs, Use indentation options (left, right, first line, and hanging indent), Use Tabs command (center, decimal, left, and right), Create an outline-style numbered list, Set tabs with leaders
Working with Documents
Print a document, Use print preview, Use Web Page Preview, Navigate through a document, Insert page numbers, Set page orientation, Set margins, Use GoTo to locate specific elements in a document, Create and modify page numbers, Create and modify headers and footers, Align text vertically, Create and use newspaper columns, Revise column structure, Prepare and print envelopes and labels, Apply styles, Create sections with formatting that differs from other sections, Use Click and Type
Managing Files
Use save, Locate and open an existing document, Use Save As (different name, location, or format), Create a folder, Create a new document using a wizard, Save as Web Page, Use templates to create a new document, Create Hyperlinks, Use the Microsoft Office Assistant, Send a Word document via e-mail
Using Tables
Create and format tables, Add borders and shading to tables, Revise tables (insert and delete rows and columns and change cell formats), Modify table structure (merge cells, change height, and width), rotate text in a table
Working with Pictures and Charts
Use the drawing toolbar, Insert graphics into a document (WordArt, clip art, and images)
Layout and Pricing
1 Day Basic Word User Class (8 hours) - $350
2 Day Full Word Usability Certification Class (16 hours) - $525
1 Certification Exam (Optional) - $100
The Academy of Computer Education has the distinction of being recognized as an official Microsoft IT Academy. The Microsoft IT Academy program is a global IT learning solution that connects educators, students, and communities. Learn more about the features and benefits of the Microsoft IT Academy program.
**Federal, State, Local and Government Employees can have your organization purchase this class with our GSA Contract #GS-35F-0431S.
***Please note that Microsoft is replacing the former Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) with the MCAS
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