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Microsoft Word Advanced Course

Master Microsoft Word’s most powerful features, including automation, document collaboration, and advanced formatting, to create highly professional documents tailored to your specific needs.

4.8 Rating Advanced Course 12 Weeks

About this Course

In this advanced course, you will explore the most complex features in Microsoft Word. Learn how to automate tasks with macros, collaborate seamlessly with others, and customize your workflow to save time. You will also work with advanced document formatting, creating professional reports, legal documents, and publications with precision.

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to help you leverage Microsoft Word’s advanced features for professional document creation, document automation, collaborative work, and publishing, enabling you to handle large and complex documents with ease.

Skills you'll gain

Automate Tasks with Macros and VBA Advanced Collaboration and Review Tools Create Complex Reports and Publications Use Master Documents and Templates for Large Projects

Syllabus

  • Overview of Microsoft Word Interface
    • Launching Word and understanding the Ribbon, Tabs, and Tools
    • Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
    • Using the File Tab: New, Open, Save, Save As, Print, Exit
  • Basic Document Creation and Navigation
    • Creating a New Document
    • Navigating through the document using the mouse and keyboard
    • Typing and basic text entry
    • Using Undo and Redo
  • Formatting Text
    • Changing font style, size, and color
    • Bold, Italics, Underline, Strikethrough
    • Changing text case (uppercase, lowercase, title case)
    • Highlighting text
    • Using the Clipboard (Cut, Copy, Paste)
  • Paragraph Formatting
    • Aligning text (left, center, right, justify)
    • Line and paragraph spacing
    • Changing text case (uppercase, lowercase, title case)
    • Indentation (first-line, hanging, and left/right)
    • Bulleted and numbered lists
  • Practice Tasks
    • Create a new document and type a short paragraph about yourself. Format the text (size, style, color).
    • Practice using Bold, Italic, Underline, and Highlight on different words in the paragraph.
    • Changing text case (uppercase, lowercase, title case)
    • Create a bulleted list of 5 things you like, with proper spacing.
    • Change the alignment of the paragraph in the document.

  • Working with Pages
    • Setting margins
    • Changing page orientation (Portrait vs. Landscape)
    • Inserting page breaks and section breaks
    • Inserting and formatting headers and footers
  • Text Styles and Formatting
    • Applying built-in styles (Heading 1, Heading 2, Normal, etc.)
    • Creating and saving custom styles
    • Using the Format Painter tool
  • Using Tables
    • Inserting and formatting a basic table
    • Merging and splitting cells
    • Changing table borders and shading
    • Using tables to organize text
  • Page Layout and Design
    • Setting up columns
    • Inserting and resizing images
    • Adjusting text wrapping around images
    • Inserting shapes and SmartArt
  • Practice Tasks
    • Create a table with 3 rows and 4 columns. Fill in data about your favorite books (e.g., Title, Author, Year, Genre).
    • Apply different styles to headings and paragraphs in a sample document (e.g., heading for a title, normal text for content).
    • Insert an image, resize it, and adjust text wrapping around it.
    • Create a document with multiple sections and set different headers and footers for each section.

  • Advanced Formatting
    • Inserting footnotes and endnotes
    • Using columns for text layout
    • Creating and formatting lists (bulleted, numbered, multilevel)
    • Using the Find and Replace tool
  • Working with References
    • Inserting and managing citations
    • Creating a Table of Contents (TOC)
    • Inserting a bibliography
    • Creating footnotes and endnotes
  • Document Proofing and Reviewing Tools
    • Using Spelling and Grammar check
    • Using the Thesaurus tool
    • Track Changes feature (for editing documents collaboratively)
    • Inserting comments and reviewing comments
  • Practice Tasks
    • Create a multi-page report with a Table of Contents based on headings used.
    • Insert a citation for a book in the References section and create a bibliography.
    • Use Track Changes to edit a sample document and leave comments.
    • Proofread a document with spelling and grammar errors using Word's built-in tools.

  • Printing and Exporting Documents
    • Setting up print layout and print options
    • Previewing the document before printing
    • Exporting documents as PDF files
    • Sending a document to print
  • Collaborative Tools in Word
    • Sharing documents for collaboration
    • Co-authoring documents in real-time
    • Using comments and Track Changes during collaboration
    • Saving documents to the cloud for sharing (OneDrive, Google Drive)
  • Practice Tasks
    • Create a PDF from a Word document containing images and charts.
    • Collaborate with a friend on a document, adding comments and making edits in real-time.
    • Send your final document to print and adjust print settings for different paper sizes.

  • Advanced Table Formatting
    • Inserting complex tables (merged headers, different row/column sizes)
    • Formatting tables with styles
    • Adding and modifying table borders
    • Using formulas within tables (sum, average, etc.)
  • Sorting and Filtering Data
    • Sorting data alphabetically or numerically
    • Filtering data in tables
  • Inserting Charts and Graphs
    • Creating and customizing charts from table data
    • Adjusting chart data and formatting
  • Using Mail Merge for Letters and Labels
    • Introduction to Mail Merge
    • Creating personalized letters and labels
  • Practice Tasks
    • Create a table, apply sorting and filtering, and add a formula.
    • Insert a chart from table data and format it.
    • Perform a mail merge to create personalized letters and labels.

  • Inserting and Formatting Images
    • Inserting and resizing images
    • Adjusting text wrapping around images
  • Inserting Shapes and Drawing Tools
    • Inserting and customizing shapes
    • Using the Drawing toolbar for freehand drawing
  • SmartArt and Diagrams
    • Creating and customizing SmartArt graphics
    • Choosing and customizing SmartArt styles
  • Using Icons and 3D Models
    • Inserting and adjusting icons and 3D models
  • Practice Tasks
    • Insert and format an image with text wrapping.
    • Create a SmartArt diagram for a process or hierarchy.
    • Draw a flowchart using shapes.

  • Collaboration Tools
    • Sharing documents via OneDrive or email
    • Real-time collaboration on documents
  • Document Protection
    • Password-protecting a document
    • Restricting editing access
  • Creating and Managing Document Templates
    • Creating and saving templates for future use
    • Using existing templates for various document types
  • Commenting and Reviewing
    • Inserting and responding to comments
    • Tracking changes and revisions in documents
  • Practice Tasks
    • Collaborate with a partner on a document in real time.
    • Password-protect a document and restrict editing.
    • Apply and respond to comments in a shared document.

  • Final Project Overview
    • Creating a final document using learned skills
    • Choosing a project topic
  • Project Guidelines
    • Formatting, structuring, and editing a document
    • Adding references and a table of contents
  • Project Completion and Submission
    • Final revisions, proofreading, and formatting
    • Submitting the final project

  • Advanced Header and Footer Features
    • Different headers and footers for odd and even pages
    • Section-specific headers and footers
    • Inserting page numbers with custom formats
    • Using fields in headers and footers (e.g., date, author)
  • Working with Paragraph Styles and Formatting
    • Using custom paragraph styles (line spacing, indents, etc.)
    • Managing style sets and themes
    • Creating and modifying a custom style for text and paragraphs
    • Working with the Format Painter tool for consistency
  • Creating Multi-Column Layouts
    • Inserting and formatting columns (single, double, etc.)
    • Adjusting column width and spacing
    • Creating a section with mixed column formats (text in one column, images in another)
  • Working with Footnotes, Endnotes, and Citations
    • Inserting and formatting footnotes and endnotes
    • Managing references for academic papers (using Citation and Bibliography tools)
    • Inserting a Table of Figures
  • Practice Tasks
    • Create a document with different headers for odd and even pages, and insert page numbers in the header.
    • Format a document with multi-column layout, adding text and images in different columns.
    • Insert a footnote at the end of a sentence, and add an endnote at the end of the document.
    • Create a custom paragraph style and apply it throughout a document to ensure uniformity.

  • Introduction to Macros
    • What are macros, and how do they work?
    • Recording basic macros for repetitive tasks
    • Assigning macros to toolbar buttons or keyboard shortcuts
    • Managing macros (viewing, editing, and deleting)
  • Advanced Macro Features
    • Editing macros using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
    • Writing simple VBA code for text formatting or inserting text
    • Automating repetitive formatting (e.g., changing text color, font)
    • Creating a macro to automatically insert specific phrases or signatures
  • Working with Forms and Fields
    • Inserting fillable forms and creating fields for data entry
    • Using drop-down menus, checkboxes, and text fields in forms
    • Protecting forms to restrict editing of certain sections
  • Automating Document Review and Tracking
    • Using macros to streamline the document review process (e.g., inserting comments, highlighting)
    • Automating the process of accepting or rejecting changes during collaboration
  • Practice Tasks
    • Record a macro that automatically inserts your name and contact information into a document.
    • Use VBA to create a simple macro that changes text color in a document based on specific keywords.
    • Design a fillable form with checkboxes and a drop-down menu.

  • Introduction to Mail Merge
    • Understanding the Mail Merge process
    • Setting up a Mail Merge (letters, labels, envelopes)
    • Connecting Word with data sources (Excel, Outlook)
  • Customizing Mail Merge Outputs
    • Adding and formatting merge fields (e.g., name, address)
    • Filtering data for targeted mail merges
    • Previewing and printing mail merged documents
  • Advanced Mail Merge Features
    • Creating dynamic Mail Merge with IF fields and conditional formatting
    • Using multiple data sources in Mail Merge (e.g., combining Excel and Outlook data)
  • Practice Tasks
    • Perform a mail merge to send personalized letters to a list of contacts.
    • Create labels for a mailing list using Mail Merge.

  • Final Project Overview
    • Creating a final project incorporating skills from the course
    • Project should include formatting, styles, mail merge, and macro automation
    • Project should be ready for submission by the end of Week 12
  • Review and Reflection
    • Recap of key tools and techniques learned
    • Tips for continued learning and improving Microsoft Word skills
  • Practice Tasks
    • Submit a completed final project document.

About the Instructor

Sakthi Jayavel

Co-Director & Instructor

4.98 Instructor rating

80 Students

Sakthi Jayavel, is the Co-Director and Lead Instructor at Savvy Axis. With a strong foundation in programming and a passion for teaching, she is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of tech professionals. Her expertise lies in simplifying intricate concepts, making programming approachable and enjoyable for learners. Driven by her commitment to excellence, Sakthi strives to equip students with practical skills that bridge the gap between theory and real-world applications. She is excited to support you on your journey to mastering programming essentials.

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Duration

12 Weeks

Class Time

1.5 Hours

Enrolled

250 students

Language

English / Tamil

Skill Level

Advanced

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Certificate

Yes

SoftSkill Trainning

Free

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