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ECDL Module 3A - Word Introduction

Course can be run for versions 2000,2002 & 2003

Duration
1 day

Course Objectives
This course teaches delegates how to create professionally presented documents quickly and efficiently using Word. It is a hands-on course containing varied and relevant exercises for delegates to practise and reinforce the techniques learnt.

In conjunction with our Word Intermediate course, this course prepares delegates for the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Syllabus for Module 3 - Word Processing.

Outline
Word Basics
Introduction to Word
Orientation to the toolbars and menus
Creating a new document
Saving, opening and closing documents
Basic editing
Basic printing
Switching between documents
Disk and folder management

Working with Text
Selecting text
Deselecting text
Deleting text
Using Insert and Overtype mode
Undoing mistakes
Cut, Copy and Paste

Applying Formatting
Bold, italics and underline
Changing the font and font size
Removing formatting
Using the format painter
Changing the case of text

Paragraph Formatting
Text alignment (left, right, centred, justified)
Indenting and the indent markers
Numbered lists
Bulleted lists
Paragraph and text borders
Restoring the default formatting

Working with Multiple Pages
Setting page breaks
Using different views
Manual and automatic page breaks
Zoom control

Printing
Previewing and printing pages
The Print dialog box
Printing selected pages
Printing multiple copies

Page Setup
Setting the paper size
Changing the margins
Changing the default paper size

Proofing Documents
Spelling & Grammar checking
AutoCorrect entries
Using the Thesaurus

Finding and Replacing Text
Finding Text
Replacing Text

Getting Help in Word
Using the Office Assistant
The Help window

Assumed Knowledge
Delegates need to be familiar with using the keyboard and mouse, and navigating in Windows. No previous Word experience is required.

Course Times
10:00am to 5:00pm

Comprehensive course manual included.
Refreshments and lunch are provided on all courses at the Information Horizons Training Centre.

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