Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS)

1 Day Course

Performance-based objectives

• Explore the various components of the Microsoft Office Word 2007 environment.
• Create a document.
• Edit documents by locating and modifying text.
• Format text.
• Format paragraphs.
• Add tables to a document.
• Add graphic elements to a document.
• Proof documents to make them more accurate.
• Control a document's page setup and its overall appearance.

Prerequisites

This course is intended for individuals who want to gain basic knowledge of working in Word. Individuals who want to pursue Microsoft Certified Application Specialist certification in Microsoft Office Word 2007 can also take this course. Students should be familiar with using personal computers and have used a mouse and keyboard. You should be comfortable in the Windows environment and be able to use Windows to manage information on your computer. Specifically, you should be able to launch and close programs; navigate to information stored on the computer; and manage files and folders.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Exploring the Word Environment

• Topic 1A: Explore the User Interface
• Topic 1B: Explore the Ribbon
• Topic 1C: View a Document
• Topic 1D: Obtain Help

Lesson 2: Creating a Document

• Topic 2A: Enter Text
• Topic 2B: Save a Document
• Topic 2C: Preview a Document
• Topic 2D: Print a Document
• Topic 2E: Customize the Word Environment

Lesson 3: Editing a Document

• Topic 3A: Navigate in a Document
• Topic 3B: Select Text
• Topic 3C: Insert Additional Text
• Topic 3D: Rearranging Blocks of Text
• Topic 3E: Delete Blocks of Text
• Topic 3F: Undo Changes
• Topic 3G: Search and Replace Text

Lesson 4: Formatting Text

• Topic 4A: Change Font and Size
• Topic 4B: Text Using Font Styles and Effects
• Topic 4C: Change Text Color
• Topic 4D: Highlight Text
• Topic 4E: Copy Formatting
• Topic 4F: Clear Formatting
• Topic 4G: Find and Replace Text Formatting

Lesson 5: Formatting Paragraphs

• Topic 5A: Set Tabs to Align Text
• Topic 5B: Change Paragraph Alignment
• Topic 5C: Indent Paragraphs
• Topic 5D: Add Borders and Shading
• Topic 5E: Apply Styles
• Topic 5F: Create Lists
• Topic 5G: Change Spacing Between Paragraphs

Lesson 6: Adding Tables

• Topic 6A: Create a Table
• Topic 6B: Enter Data in a Table
• Topic 6C: Modify the Table Structure
• Topic 6D: Format a Table
• Topic 6E: Convert Text into a Table

Lesson 7: Enhancing Visual Appeal Using Graphic Objects

• Topic 7A: Add Visual Effect Using Symbols and Special Characters
• Topic 7B: Enhance Documents with Illustrations
• Topic 7C: Display Documents Using Watermarks

Lesson 8: Proofing a Document

• Topic 8A: Enhance Textual Meaning Using the Thesaurus
• Topic 8B: Check Spelling and Grammar
• Topic 8C: Customize AutoCorrect Options
• Topic 8D: Create a New Default Dictionary
• Topic 8E: Check Word Count

Lesson 9: Controlling Page Appearance

• Topic 9A: Modify Page Margins and Orientation
• Topic 9B: Apply a Page Border and Color
• Topic 9C: Display Header and Footer Information
• Topic 9D: Insert a Page Break
• Topic 9E: Modify Content in Print Preview

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