1. Training Room 1

1.4. Time to Practice 1

Information Processing 2050

Training Room 1: Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007

 

Time to Practise

 

Practice 1

 

There are many different life roles and career pathways that relate to the knowledge and skills you will learn in this course. Take a minute to think about the opportunities in all aspects of your life to use these technological skills. Thinking about how you may actually use your skills will help you see the value and benefits of developing and advancing these skills.

 

Step 1: Start a new document.

 

Step 2: Save the file as “Skills” in your INF2050: WP 2: Intro folder.

 

Step 3: Set the orientation to Landscape, and the margins to “1” top and bottom and “1.25” left and right.

 

Step 4: Answer the following questions in your “Skills” document:

  1. How do you see yourself using word-processing skills for school? In your personal life? In the work force?

  2. Explain at least two benefits of developing word-processing skills.

  3. Are there any barriers in your learning environment that hinder your ability to develop your skills? (Equipment, software, work environment?)

  4. What resources are available to you to help you maximize your opportunities and minimize your barriers?

  5. What personal skills do you have that enabled you to succeed in this course? Be specific.

Step 5: Use the Show/Hide button to reveal hidden formatting codes.

 

Step 6: Make any necessary editing and formatting changes to make your document visually appealing.

 

Step 7: Include your name and the date in the footer of your document.

 

Step 8: Use the Microsoft button. Select Prepare Properties, and fill in the following information:

  • Author: Your Name
  • Title: Goals
  • Subject: INF2050
  • Choose a Keyword
  • Status: Draft

Step 9: Save a copy of your document to be compatible with Word 97–2003. Name the file “Skills 2.”

 

Practice 2

 

In this “Screen Drag-and Drop,” drag the labels to the correct location on the screen.

 

Ready?

 

 

You will use the features and skills taught in this training room throughout this course. Use the following questions to determine if you understand the concepts presented and are ready to move on in the course.

  • Can you identify the parts of your word-processing screen?

  • Can you set the paper size, page orientation, and the margins of your document?

  • Can you access and change standard document properties to organize your files?

  • Can you access software commands and features by using buttons and shortcuts and by right-clicking?

  • Can you use Show/Hide to reveal a document’s hidden formatting codes?

  • Can you save documents to be compatible with other software and versions of Word?

If you answered “Yes” to all of the questions above, you are ready move on to the next training room and start document production. If you answered ‚ÄúNo‚Äù to any of the questions, take a minute to repeat the relevant demonstrations until you are ready to proceed.

 

Check Point

 

Use the Software Skills Checklist and check off which skills you are confident in demonstrating.

 

Check with your teacher if you feel you need a more detailed follow-up tutorial or more instructions.

 

When you are comfortable with the concepts presented, you are ready to start document production. Repeat the training sessions until you are ready to proceed, or check with your teacher for follow-up tutorials or instructions.