Word Basics

Word Basics 1: Write a Letter (March 9)

An introductory class on Microsoft Word for absolute beginners.

In this class, you will:

• Understand how to use Word’s Tabs, Groups, and Commands
• Create, save, print and delete Word documents
• Practice basic text formatting and style features

Upon completion of this class, you will be able to use Microsoft Word at a basic level.

Prerequisites: Basic keyboarding and mouse skills required.

Format: Hands-on with demonstrations

Word Basics 2: Basic Resumes with Word (March 16)

Practice your Microsoft Word skills while creating a simple resume.

In this class, you will:

• Format a simple resume
• Practice advanced formatting using Ruler Tools and Format Painter
• Use Grammar and Spell check tools
• Practice using Word’s built-in resume templates
• Save documents in other formats such as PDF

Upon completion of this class, you will be able to create an organized simple resume and access resume templates with additional style options.

Prerequisites: Word Basics 1 or equivalent skills. Keyboarding and mouse skills are required.

Format: Hands-on with demonstrations

Word Basics 3: Formatting Reports and Long Documents (March 23)

Practice your Microsoft Word skills when working with long documents.

In this class, you will:

• Use Styles to effectively format, structure and navigate your document
• Create a Table of Contents
• Use Page and Section breaks
• Insert Page Numbers and Footnotes
• Insert Web and document links
• Learn about Microsoft Word's Accessibility features

Upon completion of this class, you will be able to format long documents, such as books, reports, and essays.

Prerequisites: Word Basics 1 & 2, or equivalent skills. Keyboarding and mouse skills are required.

Format: Hands-on with demonstrations

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