Microsoft Word 2016 - Level 2 AdvancedIT Short Courses

Introduction

Very often the average user of Microsoft Word scratches the surface when it comes to using its features. This is especially so as with each version of Microsoft Word. Microsoft adds on more and more features, bringing it ever closer to desktop publishing standards.

Key Takeaways

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to;

• Learn automation, styles, version tracking and mail merge
• Learn macros
• Gain confidence in using the more esoteric features of Word to create efficient long documents
• Learn to customise and tailor Word to suit their workflow

Who Should Attend

This course would benefit those seeking to look “below the surface” when it comes to producing corporate correspondence. It would also benefit those wanting an in-depth look at Word.

Programme Outline

Module 1: Customizing Word

• Working with Advanced Word Options Settings
• Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar

Module 2: Applying Automation in Word

• Working with Building Blocks
• Configuring AutoCorrect
• Incorporating Custom Dictionary in Word

Module 3: Using Advanced Document Formatting Features in Word

• Controlling Text Flow
  • Pagination
  • Widow/Orphan Controls
  • Section Breaks
  • Columns
• Working with Styles
• Headers & Footers
  • Removing Header/Footer on Cover Page
  • Creating Alternating Header/Footer
  • Section Header/Footer
• Footnotes & Endnotes
  • Creating Footnotes & Endnotes
  • Understanding the Footnotes & Endnotes Dialog Box
  • Changing Number Format of existing Footnotes & Endnotes
  • Converting Notes
• Bookmarks & Cross-Referencing
• Creating Master Document & Subdocuments
  • Understanding & Creating Master Documents
  • Creating Subdocuments
  • Working with Master Documents
  • Inserting Subdocuments
  • Formatting a Master Document
  • Editing Subdocuments
  • Merging & Splitting Subdocuments
  • Deleting Subdocuments
• Creating Table of Contents
  • Using a Built-in Table of Contents
  • Using a Custom Table of Contents
  • Updating Table of Contents
• Creating an Index
  • Understanding about Indexing
  • Marking Index Entries
  • Creating an AutoMark File for Index Entries
  • Using an AutoMark File to generate an Index
  • Deleting unwanted Index Entries
  • Generating an Index using manually marked Index Entries
  • Updating an Index

Module 4: Mail Merge

• Overview of Mail Merge
• Preparing Data for Mail Merge
• Preparing a Form Letter for Mail Merge
• Merging Form Letter with its Data Source
• Creating & Printing Labels

Module 5: Integrating Excel Data into a Word Document

Module 6: Creating Forms in Word

• Understanding Electronic Forms in Word
• Understanding Content Controls
• Adding Text Controls & Setting Properties
• Using the Date Picker Control
• Adding Numeric Controls & Formulas
• Adding Combo Box & Drop Down List
• Protecting & Saving the Form

Module 7: Collaborating in Word

• Tracking & Managing Document Changes
• Adding & Reviewing Comments
• Comparing & Merging Documents

Module 8: Macros

• Recording a Macro
• Running a Macro
• Assigning Macro to Quick Access Toolbar

Module 9: Securing Document in Word

• Understanding Document Protection
• Making a Document Read-Only
• Restricting Formatting
• Making Exceptions

Methodologies

Participants will need to be familiar with the basic functionality of Word to maximise this course. Besides, as the Mail Merge module touches on databases, some familiarity with either Excel or Access will be advantageous, although not essential. A combination of lectures, explicit teaching, practical demonstrations and peer teaching is applied to this course.