Microsoft Word Level 1

Overview

The skills and knowledge acquired in Microsoft Word Level 1 are sufficient to be able to use and operate the software at an efficient level.

Target Audience

Microsoft Level 1 focuses on basic document production using Microsoft Word and is designed to give the learner a sound understanding of how documents are created, formatted and printed.

Pre-requisites

The publication assumes no prior knowledge of Microsoft Word. However, it would be beneficial to have a general understanding of personal computers and the Windows operating system as the learner will be required to start applications, work with and copy files and locate file folders.

Objectives

• work with the basic features of Word
• create a new document
• open, navigate, preview and count the words in a document and understand how a document is presented on the screen
• select and work with text in a document
• cut and copy information within and between documents
• use a range of font formatting techniques
• format paragraphs
• work effectively with features that affect the page layout of your document
• create and modify tables
• print a document
• find the information you need in Help

Microsoft Word Level 2

Overview

The skills and knowledge acquired in Microsoft Word Level 2 are sufficient to be able to use and operate the software at an efficient level.

Target Audience

Microsoft Word Level 2 extends the learners basic skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and helps them create more intricate and varied documents. Existing skills and knowledge are enhanced by covering more advanced aspects of key topics such as formatting, tables, and lists, and new features such as merging, envelopes, sections, clip art and graphics are introduced.

Pre-requisites

This publication assumes an understanding of Microsoft Word requisite with the skills and knowledge covered in Level 1 of this series. It is also important for learners to have a general understanding of personal computers and the Windows operating system as the learner will be required to start applications, work with and copy files, and locate file folders.

Objectives

• modify Word options
• work with multiple documents simultaneously
• use a range of formatting techniques to position text
• create and work with various types of tabs
• define and modify lists
• create and manipulate tables at an advanced level
• create and use building blocks
• create and apply styles
• create and use templates in your documents
• apply and use various types of section breaks
• use the Mail Merge Wizard to perform mail merges
• insert and work with pictures
• insert and work with shapes
• insert and work with WordArt

Microsoft Word Level 3

Overview

This publication focuses on producing longer documents and includes key aspects such as creating a table of contents, indexing, creating cover pages, and more. This publication also focuses on document automation through the use of fields, forms and macros, and also deals with document change tracking and protection.

Target Audience

Microsoft Word Level 3 is designed to provide the learner with advanced skills and knowledge in using Microsoft Word. This publication is ideal for people where there is a requirement to produce more intricate documents.

Pre-requisites

This publication assumes an understanding of Microsoft Word requisite with the skills and knowledge covered in Level 1 and Level 2 of this series. It is also important for learners to have a general understanding of personal computers and the Windows operating system.

Objectives

• work with various page techniques
• save a document as a PDF and view it in a PDF reader
• perform more complex merge operations
• create and work with SmartArt
• create and use building blocks
• create, use and delete bookmarks
• generate and update a Table of Contents
• create and modify fields
• create and use interactive fields
• create and remove several forms of protection for your document
• create and work with electronic forms in Word
• create and work with macros
• insert content from other sources

Programming in VBA using Microsoft Word

Overview

This publication is primarily designed for people who need to know how to program applications for Microsoft Word using Visual Basic for Applications.

Target Audience

The skills and knowledge covered in this publication are sufficient to create VBA applications in Microsoft Word.

Pre-requisites

This publication assumes a strong knowledge of Microsoft Word to Advanced level. It would be beneficial to have a general understanding of personal computers and the Windows operating system as you will be required to start applications, work with and copy files, and locate file folders.

Objectives

• create macros in Word
• understand the Word object model and VBA concepts
• work with the main components of the VBA Editor window
• create command procedures
• create and use variables
• create and work with functions
• use decision structures to control the outcom of your program
• use looping structures to repeat sections of code
• work with text using a range of objects
• customise the way files and folders are managed
• create a custom form complete with controls and event procedures
• create code to drive a UserForm
• write a variety of error handling routines
• use Wor’s built-in dialog boxes

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