Comprehensive Microsoft Word

This comprehensive Microsoft Word training course will teach you how to design and customize professional documents.

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.5

- By the end of this course you will be able to design professional Microsoft Word documents
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- This course teaches how to edit
- format
- and customize documents
- giving you a base for creating documents such as: newsletters
- books
- manuals
- and other materials that can be distributed on the web or via print.

What you'll learn

By the end of this course you will be able to design professional Microsoft Word documents

This course teaches how to edit

format

and customize documents

giving you a base for creating documents such as: newsletters

books

manuals

and other materials that can be distributed on the web or via print.

* Requirements

* Basic understanding of how to use a computer.

Description

Course Update March 2021: I'm adding lessons that show advanced tips and tricks for working with Microsoft Word.

This comprehensive Microsoft Word training course will teach you how to design and customize professional documents using the world's most popular word processing application. By going through this course, you will be able to build out Microsoft Word documents for every use case, from internal corporate documents through marketing materials.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Design and customize professional looking documents with a wide variety of styling techniques
Work with and even create re-usable document templates
Customize header and footers
Manage page and layout dimensions for print management
Automatically generate APA bibliographies
Integrate tables directly into a document's content
Manage indentation and layout rules
Design professional resumes
Work with charts and graphs in a document
Implement advanced formatting and design techniques
Work efficiently with streamlined processes
Integrate comments and interaction elements for reviewing a document with a team
Utilize Word Art design elements
And many more techniques to ensure your documents stand out!

Upon completion of the course you will receive a certificate of completion.

Microsoft Word is the world's most utilized word processor, and being able to use it proficiently could be key to your career advancement. I personally use it on a daily basis and regularly utilize these techniques.

Who this course is for:

Anyone looking to expand their knowledge of Microsoft Word.

Course content

3 sections • 19 lectures

Document Setup and Formatting Basics 10 lectures

Course Introduction Preview 01:52

In this course you will learn beginner to advanced techniques for utilizing the Microsoft Word word processing application.

Formatting Basics in Microsoft Word Preview 08:31

This is a beginner's tutorial on how to format text in Microsoft Word, specifically how to use: bold, italic, underline, the format painter and other formatting tools.

How to Edit the Layout of a Word Document Preview 05:38

This tutorial walks you through how to edit and customize the layout of a Microsoft Word document, this includes: the margins, size, position, line breaks and columns.

How to Add a Header and Footer to Microsoft Word Preview 10:03

This tutorial describes how to add a header and footer to Microsoft Word. It also reviews how to configure a cover sheet header to display on page one if necessary.

How to Use Styles and Themes in Microsoft Word Preview 07:26

This tutorial walks through how to utilize Microsoft Word's various built in styles and themes to give documents a professional look and feel.

How to Print from Microsoft Word Preview 05:15

This is a beginner's level tutorial on how to print from Microsoft Word. This walks through how to control the margins, page size, and layout.

How to Add and Format Bullet Points and Numbers in Microsoft Word Preview 04:20

This tutorials shows you how to add, remove, edit, and format bullet points and numbered lists in a Microsoft Word document. In the video it describes how to use custom bullet points such as checkboxes and even personal images. The second part of the video describes how to use numbered lists, including roman numerals.

How to Add Pictures and Images to a Microsoft Word Document Preview 04:45

This tutorial walks through how to add pictures and images to a Microsoft Word document utilizing two different methods.

How to Use Templates in Microsoft Word 2013 Preview 06:02

This tutorial describes how to select and edit templates in Microsoft Word 2013.

How to Perform Spell Check in Microsoft Word Preview 04:16

This is a very basic tutorial on how to run the spell check function in Microsoft Word, along with utilizing the built in synonym finder and dictionary.

Advanced Design 8 lectures

How to Create a Resume in Microsoft Word Preview 04:17

This tutorial explains how to make a professional resume in Microsoft Word by using templates.

How to Indent and Style the First Letter of a Paragraph in Microsoft Word Preview 03:28

This tutorial walks through how to convert the first letter of a paragraph into a stylized graphic and indent it next to the rest of the text.

How to Add Text Boxes to a Microsoft Word Document Preview 04:34

This tutorial walks though how to add text boxes within a Microsoft Word document, and how to style and align them with the rest of the content.

How to Add Charts in Microsoft Word Preview 06:02

This tutorial walks through how to add professional charts into your Microsoft Word document. This tutorial covers how to integrate: pie charts, bar charts, along with all of the other options, and how to edit the data and style, all within the Word application.

How to Add Tables in Microsoft Word Preview 06:55

This tutorial walks through how to add and style tables in a Microsoft Word document. It also touches on how to customize tables after they have been created with the Design and Layout tools.

How to Add Comments to a Microsoft Word Document Preview 03:16

This tutorial describes how to add comments to a Microsoft Word document, along with how to remove single or multiple comments.

How to Add an APA Style Bibliography in Microsoft Word Preview 04:18

This tutorial will explain how to design and manage a custom APA style bibliography utilizing the automated tools in Microsoft Word.

How to Add Word Art in Microsoft Word Preview 06:47

This tutorial explains how to add word art styles in a Microsoft Word document. In addition to adding them, the tutorial also explains how to edit the colors, font style, and orientation with the rest of the document text.