Introduction to Microsoft Word 2019

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2019 (WRD101)

Course Length: 1 day
Delivery Methods: Available as private class only
Course Overview

This Introduction to Microsoft Word 2019 course is tailored to equip employees and teams with the essential skills for creating and managing documents in Microsoft Word. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to refine your Word proficiency, this course is designed to enhance your productivity and streamline your workflow.

You’ll begin the journey by learning how to create a Microsoft Word document. This introductory lesson covers starting the application, creating and saving a document, importing files, and navigating the status bar. Practical exercises ensure you get hands-on experience creating your first Word document.

The course then moves on to exploring the Ribbon, which is Microsoft Word’s primary interface for accessing features and commands. You’ll understand how to use Tabs, Groups, and Commands, including inserting symbols.

The Backstage View or File Menu is next on the agenda. This part of the course introduces the various file-related tasks you can perform, like opening, saving, and printing documents. Through exercises, you’ll learn to write a thank-you letter using a template, configure documents for printing, and manage document properties effectively.

Next, you’ll customize the Quick Access Toolbar to streamline your workflow. Adding common and additional commands, tinkering with Ribbon commands or groups, and adjusting the toolbar’s placement will make your Word experience smoother. Hands-on exercises will guide you through this customization process.

Formatting Microsoft Word documents is an essential skill covered in this course. You’ll learn how to select and format text, work with fonts, and clear existing formatting. Exercises on working with lists, inserting hyperlinks, and using styles will help you create documents that are both professional and visually appealing. Topics like setting margins and using the ruler further enhance the formatting lesson.

The Editing Documents section ensures you become proficient with Word’s powerful editing functions. Learn how to use Find and Replace, including advanced tips and wildcard options. Working with the clipboard, appending text, and making the most of AutoCorrect will help you edit documents efficiently.

Finally, the course will cover how to finalize your Microsoft Word documents. You’ll learn to add page numbers, create headers and footers, and check spelling and grammar to ensure your documents are polished and error-free. Exercises reinforce these skills, preparing you to produce well-finalized documents.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid foundation in Microsoft Word 2019, enabling you to create, format, edit, and finalize documents efficiently. Whether training a team or upskilling individually, you’ll walk away with practical skills to enhance your document production and management capabilities.

Course Benefits
  • Create and edit Microsoft Word documents.
  • Find tools and features using the Ribbon.
  • Use the Quick Access Toolbar to expedite your work. 
  • Use the File tab to find important features like open, print, properties, and recent files.
  • Build impressive new documents and use Word templates.
  • Format text and other elements to keep your documents clear, organized, and easy to read.
  • Use Styles to quickly and correctly adjust the appearance of your text. 
  • Add page numbers, headers, and footers.
  • Use spell check and grammar check to create error-free documents.
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Course Outline
  1. Creating a Microsoft Word Document
    1. Starting Microsoft Word
    2. Creating a Document
    3. Saving a Document
    4. Importing a File
    5. The Status Bar
    6. Closing a Document
    7. Exercise: Create a Microsoft Word Document
  2. The Ribbon
    1. The Ribbon
    2. Tabs
    3. Groups
    4. Commands
      1. Inserting Symbols Using Commands
      2. Tell Me
    5. Exercise: Exploring the Ribbon
  3. The Backstage View (The File Menu)
    1. Introduction to the Backstage View
    2. Opening a Document
    3. Exercise: Open a Document
    4. New Documents and Word Templates
    5. Exercise: Write a Thank You Letter Using a Template Letter
    6. Configuring Documents to Print
      1. Print Document Sections
      2. Set Print Scaling
    7. Exercise: Print a Document
    8. Adding Your Name to Microsoft Word
    9. Adding Values to Document Properties
    10. Working with Autosaved Versions of Documents
  4. The Quick Access Toolbar
    1. Adding Common Commands
    2. Adding Additional Commands with the Customize Dialog Box
    3. Adding Ribbon Commands or Groups
    4. Placement
    5. Exercise: Customize the Quick Access Toolbar
  5. Formatting Microsoft Word Documents
    1. Selecting Text
    2. Selecting Fonts
      1. Clear Existing Formatting
      2. Set Indentation
      3. Change Text to WordArt
    3. Exercise: Working with Fonts
    4. Working with Lists
      1. Creating Custom Bullets
      2. Modifying List Indentation
      3. Modifying Line Spacing in a List
      4. Increasing and Decreasing List Levels
      5. Modifying List Numbering: Restarting and Continuing
    5. Exercise: Working with Lists
    6. Inserting a Hyperlink in a Document
    7. Exercise: Inserting a Hyperlink
    8. Using Styles
      1. About Styles
      2. Applying Paragraph Styles
      3. Applying Character Styles
      4. Changing Document Style Sets
      5. Creating Quick Styles
    9. Exercise: Applying and Creating Custom Styles
    10. Using Themes
    11. Using the Ruler
    12. Exercise: Using Tabs
    13. Setting Margins
    14. Exercise: Setting Margins
  6. Editing Documents
    1. Find
    2. Find and Replace
      1. Using a Wildcard to Find and Replace
    3. Find and Replace Tips
      1. Inserting Text Using AutoCorrect
    4. Appending Text to a Document
    5. Exercise: Using Find and Replace
    6. Using the Clipboard
      1. The Clipboard Group
      2. Copying and Pasting Text
      3. The Office Clipboard Task Pane
    7. Exercise: Using the Clipboard
  7. Finalizing Microsoft Word Documents
    1. Adding Page Numbers
    2. Exercise: Adding Page Numbers
    3. Headers and Footers
    4. Exercise: Using Headers and Footers
    5. Checking Spelling and Grammar
    6. Exercise: Checking Spelling and Grammar
Class Materials

Each student will receive a comprehensive set of materials, including course notes and all the class examples.

Class Prerequisites

Experience in the following is required for this Microsoft Word class:

  • Familiarity with using a personal computer, mouse, and keyboard.
  • Comfortable in the Windows environment.
  • Ability to launch and close programs; navigate to information stored on the computer; and manage files and folders.
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  • Online or On-location
  • Customizable
  • Expert Instructors
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