Training Course: Microsoft Word 2007 Level 2

Training Course Summary:

If you use Microsoft® Word 2007 on a regular basis, then once you have mastered the basic skills, the next step is to improve your proficiency. To do so, you can customize and automate the way Microsoft® Word 2007 works for you. You can also improve the quality of your work by enhancing your documents with customized Microsoft® Word 2007 elements. In this course, you will create complex documents in Microsoft® Word 2007 by adding components such as, customised lists, tables, charts, and graphics. You will also create personalised Microsoft® Word 2007 efficiency tools.

You will create complex documents in Microsoft® Office Word 2007 documents and build personalised efficiency tools in Microsoft® Word 2007.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to

manage lists.
customise tables and charts.
present a professional appearance to your documents by customising formatting.
customise styles for document elements.
modify pictures in a document.
create customised graphic elements.
structure content using Quick Parts
control text flow.
automate common tasks.
automate document creation.
perform mail merges.

Pre-Requisites:

Students should be able to use Microsoft Word 2007 to create, edit, format, save, and print basic business documents that contain text, basic tables, and simple graphics. Students can obtain this level of skill by taking the following courses:

Microsoft® Office Word 2007: Level 1

Who Should Attend:

This course was designed for persons who can create and modify standard business documents in Microsoft® Word 2007, and who need to learn how to use Microsoft® Word 2007 to create or modify complex business documents as well as customized Word efficiency tools. It will be helpful for persons preparing for the Microsoft Office Specialist exams for Microsoft® Word 2007.

Training Course Overview/Content:

Lesson 1: Managing Lists
Topic 1A: Sort a List
Topic 1B: Renumber a List
Topic 1C: Structure a List on Multiple Levels
Topic 1D: Customise List Appearance


Lesson 2: Customising Tables and Charts
Topic 2A: Modify Cell Structure
Topic 2B: Position Text in a Cell
Topic 2C: Apply Borders and Shading
Topic 2D: Sort Table Data
Topic 2E: Add Equations
Topic 2F: Perform Calculations in a Table
Topic 2G: Visually Represent Numerical Data


Lesson 3: Customising Character and Paragraph Formats
Topic 3A: Control Character Appearance
Topic 3B: Control Paragraph Flow


Lesson 4: Customising Styles for Document Elements
Topic 4A: Create a Text Style
Topic 4B: Modify an Existing Style
Topic 4C: Create a Custom List Style
Topic 4D: Create a Table Style


Lesson 5: Modifying Pictures
Topic 5A: Resize a Picture
Topic 5B: Set Picture Prominence
Topic 5C: Wrap Text Around a Picture


Lesson 6: Creating Customised Graphic Elements
Topic 6A: Draw Shapes
Topic 6B: Add Special Effects to Text
Topic 6C: Display Text as Graphic Using Text Boxes
Topic 6D: Create Complex Illustrations


Lesson 7: Structuring Content Using Quick Parts
Topic 7A: Create Building Blocks
Topic 7B: Insert Building Blocks
Topic 7C: Modify Building Blocks
Topic 7D: Insert Fields Using Quick Parts


Lesson 8: Controlling Text Flow
Topic 8A: Insert Section Breaks
Topic 8B: Add a Header and Footer for a Document Section
Topic 8C: Create a Newsletter Style Layout
Topic 8D: Create Pull Quotes
Topic 8E: Control Text Flow Between Text Boxes


Lesson 9: Automating Tasks
Topic 9A: Perform a Task Automatically Using a Macro
Topic 9B: Create a Macro
Topic 9C: Modify a Macro


Lesson 10: Automating Document Creation
Topic 10A: Create a Document Using a Template Wizard
Topic 10B: Create a Document Based on a Template
Topic 10C: Create a Template
Topic 10D: Change the Default Template Location
Topic 10E: Automate Standard Customise Document Themes
Topic 10G: Create Custom Themes


Lesson 11: Automating Mail Merges
Topic 11A: Perform a Mail Merge
Topic 11B: Mail Merge Envelopes and Labels
Topic 11C: Use Word to Create a Data Source