This beginner-friendly session is designed for anyone who wants to improve their efficiency and confidence in Microsoft Word. Participants will learn to navigate the Word interface, format text and layouts, use productivity tools like Find and Replace and Styles, and enhance documents with tables, images, and design elements. By the end of the course, attendees will be able to create documents that look professional and are easy to read, share, and edit.
Morris Interactive Learning Centre (located on the second floor of the Supreme Steel building)
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Word 2021-2024
Topic A: Navigate in Microsoft Word
Topic B: Create and Save Word Documents
Topic C: Manage Your Workspace
Topic D: Edit Documents
Topic E: Preview and Print Documents
Topic F: Customize the Word Environment
Lesson 2: Formatting Text and Paragraphs
Topic A: Apply Character Formatting
Topic B: Control Paragraph Layout
Topic C: Align Text Using Tabs
Topic D: Display Text in Bulleted or Numbered Lists
Topic E: Apply Borders and Shading
Lesson 3: Working More Efficiently
Topic A: Make Repetitive Edits
Topic B: Apply Repetitive Formatting
Topic C: Use Styles to Streamline Repetitive Formatting Tasks
Lesson 4: Managing Lists
Topic A: Sort a List
Topic B: Format a List
Lesson 5: Adding Tables
Topic A: Insert a Table
Topic B: Modify a Table
Topic C: Format a Table
Topic D: Convert Text to a Table
Lesson 6: Inserting Graphic Objects
Topic A: Insert Symbols and Special Characters
Topic B: Add Images to a Document
Lesson 7: Controlling Page Appearance
Topic A: Apply a Page Border and Colour
Topic B: Add Headers and Footers
Topic C: Control Page Layout
Topic D: Add a Watermark
Lesson 8: Preparing to Publish a Document
Topic A: Check Spelling, Grammar, and Readability
Topic B: Use Research Tools
Topic C: Check Accessibility
Topic D: Save a Document to Other Formats
*Please note No Laptop Required. A laptop with the required system pre-installed will be provided for you.
This training is for anyone who wants to increase their Microsoft Word skills.
Where will the workshop be taking place?
At the Morris Interactive Learning Centre (located on the second floor of the Supreme Steel building).
Map Links: Google Maps Link / Apple Maps Link
Will lunch be served?
No, but there will be coffee break refreshments. We recommend bringing your own lunch as we only have a half hour break to go to a nearby restaurant.
Do we have to pay for parking?
No, the Morris Interactive Learning Centre (located on the second floor of the Supreme Steel building) has free parking.
What do I need to bring?
You don’t need to bring anything. A laptop with the required system pre-installed will be provided for you.
If I don’t attend, will I get a refund?
To offer a more streamlined experience for all participants, we do not offer refunds.
Can I bring a friend or colleague with me?
Of course! As long as they have been registered at least 1 week prior and paid for their seat (unless the workshop is at capacity).
Can I pay for my seat after attending the training?
Sorry, your seat is only confirmed once payment has been received.
Can I pay by cheque or invoice?
To offer a more streamlined experience, as of April 1, 2025, we are only accepting credit card payments for our conferences. Contact us for more information.