In this course, you will learn or improve your basic skills with Word software. And in particular on:
— Paragraph control.
— Spacing.
- Keywords.
— Text formatting.
— Spelling.
At the end of the course, you will be able to write and format documents with ease.
This guide uses simple, clear language that anyone can understand.
Microsoft Office Word
Word is the flagship product of the Microsoft Office suite. It is one of the most used programs for writing text documents such as letters, resumes and reports. In Word, you can format documents, create resumes, automatically assign page numbers, correct grammar and spelling, insert images and more.
The importance of a serious mastery of Microsoft Word
Word is the backbone of the Microsoft office suite. However, it looks easier than it is, and formatting simple pages without the necessary skills can be a real headache.
Word's performance is commensurate with its capabilities: a Word beginner can create the same document as an expert, but it will take two hours longer.
Presenting text, headings, footnotes, bullets, and typographical changes in your management or technical reports can quickly become time-consuming. Especially if you are not really trained.
Small errors on a document whose content is of high quality can make you look like an amateur. Moral of the story, familiarize yourself with the professional use of Word as quickly as possible.
If you're new to Word, there are a few concepts you should become familiar with.
- Quick access bar: a small area located in the upper left corner of the interface where pre-selected functions are displayed. It is displayed independently of the open tabs. It contains a list of frequently used functions that you can configure.
- Header and footer : These terms refer to the top and bottom of each page of a document. They can be used to identify people. The header usually indicates the type of document and the footer the type of publication. There are ways to display this information only on the first page of the document and automatically insert the date and time……
- Macros : Macros are sequences of actions that can be recorded and repeated in a single command. This feature allows you to be more productive when solving complex tasks.
- Models : Unlike blank documents, templates already contain design and formatting options. This saves valuable time when creating recurring files. You can work with data and modify its presentation using existing templates without having to format it.
- tabs : As the control panel contains a large number of commands, these are grouped in thematic tabs. You can create your own tabs, add the commands you need, and name them whatever you want.
- Watermark : Select this option if you want to show the file to other people. This way, you can easily create a watermark with basic document information like title and author name, or remind that it's a draft or sensitive information.
- Direct mail : This functionality refers to the different options (grouped under the title) for using the document to communicate with third parties (customers, contacts, etc.). This feature makes it easy to create labels, envelopes, and emails. It can be used in combination with others, for example to view or organize contacts as Excel files or Outlook calendars.
- revisions : Allows you to view the documents individually or together. In particular, this allows you to correct spelling and grammar errors and to modify documents.
- Ribbon : upper part of the program interface. It contains the most accessible commands. The ribbon can be shown or hidden, as well as customized.
- Jump to page : This function allows you to insert a new page in a document, even if the page you are working on is incomplete and has many fields. You can use it, for example, when you finish a chapter and want to write a new one.
- SmartArt : "SmartArt" is a set of features consisting of various predefined shapes that you can easily fill with text while working on a document. It avoids the use of a graphic editor and is therefore ideal for working directly in the Word environment.
- Styles : Set of formatting options that let you choose the style offered by Word and use fonts, font sizes, etc. predefined.
