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Training Room 1—Introduction to Microsoft Word® 2007

 

You have already spent many years in school, and chances are you have worked with word-processing software throughout your schooling and on your home computer. Many students feel that they are already skilled in word processing, and don't see how they can benefit from a word-processing course. Word-processing programs are some of the most widely used computer applications, but there might be a lot you don’t know about them. This course will teach you how to use word-processing software efficiently to produce many of the kinds of documents that you will use in all aspects of your life. Mastering the power of word-processing software will save you time and make your work look great. Think of the benefits of doing your school assignments faster, and of the many uses of word processing as you enter the workforce.

 

This course is the first of three courses that will lead you towards becoming certified in Microsoft Word. When you complete INF3060: Word Processing 3, you will have learned and practised all of the skills required to become a Microsoft Word Certified Application Specialist, a highly distinguished and well-known designation in all industries and corporations.

 

Let's begin with some basic word-processing software skills before we move on to document production. If you are new to word processing, ensure that you carefully work through the training rooms and let your instructor know if you need help. You can repeat the training rooms until you are comfortable with the skills being taught. If you have experience with word-processing software, a quick review of the basics may be beneficial—you might discover an alternative way to perform a task, or learn shortcuts to speed up your work.

 

In this training room you will

• learn key features of Microsoft Word® 2007
  
  
• use help functions and online references
  
  
• learn how to navigate a document
  
  
• learn how to edit, spell check, and print documents
  
  
• read and watch demonstrations to discover some of the main features of Microsoft Word 2007
  
  
• access additional help functions and online references should you require more instruction or software assistance

When you open Microsoft Word 2007, you will recognize some familiar features and functions, but you might not be familiar with the new user interface, which organizes commands into what is referred to as a ribbon. In this course you will be looking at how to use this ribbon most effectively while producing documents.

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