Microsoft Word 2003

This course enables you to master everything from the very basic word processing functions to the most advanced features provided with Microsoft Word 2003. Whether you are new to Word, upgrading from a previous release or need to obtain your MOS certification, this course takes you step-by-step through your mastery of Word.

Course Instructor: Dan Holme

Dan is one of the best technical instructors in the nation, with an innate understanding of how to communicate complex topics and ensure that a course is educational and entertaining. With degrees from both Yale and Thunderbird and 14 years of international public speaking experience, Dan's energetic style and communications techniques ensures your success.

Course Outline

Word 2003 Level 1

First Steps in Word

Starting Word
The Word Window
Creating Content
Fundamental File Operations
Working Comfortably in Word

Fundamentals of Working in Word

Copy and Paste
Select and Do
Help

Working Productively in Word

Working Productively in Word
Navigating Word Documents Efficiently
Selecting Efficiently
Working as a Power User

Templates

New Word Documents
The Blank Document Template
Custom Templates
Managing Templates

Word 2003 Level 2

Content

Creating Content
Inserting Symbols & Characters
Spelling & Grammar
AutoFormat & Auto Correct
Automating Content Creation
Using Word Reference Materials
Working with Fields

Formatting Word Documents

The Format Menu
Paragraph Formats
Bullets & Numbering
Borders & Shading
The Format Painter
Styles
How to Un-Format a Document

Aligning Text with Tables & Tabs

Tables
Tabs

Managing Documents

Save and Save As

Word 2003 Level 3

Sections

Pagination
Page Setup
Headers & Footers
Creating Multiple Sections
Headers & Footers in Multiple Sections
Newspaper Columns

Making Long Documents Accessible

Juggling Projects
Tables of Contents
Document Tables & indices
Endnotes-Footnotes & Cross References
Auto Summarize
Master Documents

Macros

Creating Macros with the Macro Recorder
Playing Macros
Macro Security
Editing & Managing Macros

Word 2003 Level 4

Reviewing Documents

Highlighting
Collaborative Reviews
Compare & Merge
Comparing Document Versions
Sealing & Protecting Documents

Forms

Creating Forms
Advanced Forms
Protecting Sections of Complex Forms
Fill-in-Fields

Working with Web Documents

Saving & Opening Web Documents
Publishing to the Web
Working with Hyperlinks
Applying Themes
Structuring Documents with XML

Word 2003 Level 5

Photos ClipArt & WordArt

Inserting & Positioning Pictures
Photo Alteration
Compressing Pictures
ClipArt
WordArt

Drawing

Basic Objects
Creating Freeform Diagrams
Organization Charts & Diagrams
Charts

Final Format Tips

Creating Text Boxes
Page Borders
Page Background & Watermark

Envelopes, Labels & Mail Merge

Envelopes & Labels