Description

This course is intended for those who use the basic features of Microsoft Word, but want to learn more. Participants will gain efficiency in using many of Word’s more advanced features to create and manage professional looking documents.

Prerequisites:

A basic to intermediate knowledge of and experience with Word. New users should attend Word Part 1 (Basic) before taking this course.

Note: Access to the Microsoft Word desktop app is required for this course. It is also beneficial to have two monitors/screens, so students can follow along and test out their new skills as we go.

Course Length: ½ day (3.5 hours)

Modules:

Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar

• Customizing the Ribbon
• Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
• Exporting your customizations

Advanced Formatting and Design

• Borders and shading
• Watermarks
• Styles and themes
• The Navigation Pane
• Sections and breaks
• Columns

Working with SmartArt

Tables and Charts

Tables

• Convert text to table
• Sort data
• Formulas
• Insert an Excel worksheet

Charts

• Create a new chart
• Insert an existing chart

Collaboration

• Track Changes
• Comments

Instructor - Izzy Perry

Izzy is an administrative professional with over twenty years of experience working with Microsoft Office. Her experience in various paralegal, corporate and government offices has given her differing perspectives to engage and develop both her knowledge and her students' knowledge. She is passionate about computers and software and brings that passion to her work and her classes.

Izzy served as President of the Canadian Sport Parachuting Association and was on their Board of Directors for five years. She is a Learning Facilitator and Coach Evaluator certified through the Coaching Association of Canada and the National Coaching Certification Program, and has been teaching people to skydive for over ten years.

Izzy was the recipient of the 2020 Canadian Sport Parachuting Association Cathy Johnson Service Award, in recognition of the outstanding support, contribution and dedication to sport parachuting in Canada.