Word has become an indispensable tool In today’s world, where communication and text-based content creation are essential. More than just a simple word processor, Word offers a wide range of features that allow you to format and style documents, insert illustrations and manage versions and changes. In an ever-evolving digital In today’s world, it is essential to master these skills in order to excel in both personal and professional settings. This course will immerse you in the exciting world of Word, exploring its many features – such as illustrations, graphics and document editing – whilst teaching you how to make the most of this powerful tool.
Cross-cutting
Digital Skills
8 pm
Word: much more than just text
Digital Skills
8 pm
Introduction
Objectives
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To set the styles and formatting of a document, both the editing and its default selection.
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To find out the elements which make Word an unrivalled word processor.
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To improve our texts with the help of Word's illustrations.
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To understand the use of proofreading, which will enable us to work collaboratively.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. FORMAT AND STYLE OF A DOCUMENT
1. Page margins
2. Select page orientation
3. Select paper size
4. Write in columns
5. Header, footer and page number
6. Text formatting
7. Text style
8. Paragraphs
9. Tabs
10. Numbering and bullet points
11. Borders and shading
12. Insert a cover page
TEACHING UNIT 2. ADVANCED WORD FEATURES
1. An introduction to Word’s advanced tools
2. How to create tables of contents
3. Write footnotes
4. Research
5. Citations and Bibliographies
6. Captions
7. How to create indexes
8. Create envelopes and labels
9. Protect files
TEACHING UNIT 3. WORKING WITH ILLUSTRATIONS
1. Working with illustrations
2. How to insert a picture
3. Picture Format tab
4. How to edit a picture
5. Shape Format tab
6. How to create a drawing
7. How to modify a drawing
8. How to insert a screenshot
9. How to wrap text
10. Icons
11. 3D model
12. SmartArt
13. Charts
TEACHING UNIT 4. REVIEWING THE DOCUMENT AND ITS VERSIONS
1. Checking spelling and grammar
2. Coherence and Cohesion
3. Collaborative review
4. Saving and backing up
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