Course outline

Module 1: Creating a Microsoft Word Document
This module explains how to get started using Microsoft Word.
Lessons
• Starting Microsoft Word
• Creating a Document
• Saving a Document
• Importing a File
• The Status Bar
• Closing a Document
Lab: Create a Microsoft Word Document
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Start Microsoft Word.
• Create a Microsoft Word document.
• Save a Microsoft Word document.
• Use the Status Bar.
• Close a Microsoft Word document.

Module 2: The Ribbon
This module explains how to work with the Ribbon in Microsoft Word.
Lessons
• The Ribbon
• Tabs
• Groups
• Commands
Lab: Exploring the Ribbon
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Use tabs.
• Use groups.
• Use commands.
Understand groups and commands are found on which tabs.

Module 3: The Backstage View
This module explains how to work with the Backstage View.
Lessons
• Introduction to the Backstage View
• Opening a Document
• New Documents and Word Templates
• Configuring Documents to Print
• Adding Your Name to Microsoft Word
• Adding Values to Document Properties
• Working with Autosaved Versions of Documents
Lab: Backstage View Exercises
• Open a Document
• Write a Thank You Letter Using a Template Letter
• Print a Document
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Learn about the Backstage view.
• Open a Microsoft Word document.
• Start a new Microsoft Word document.
• Use Microsoft Word templates.
• Print a Microsoft Word document.
• Personalize your copy of Microsoft Word.

Module 4: The Quick Access Toolbar
This module explains how to work with the Quick Access Toolbar in Microsoft Word.
Lessons
• Adding Common Commands
• Adding Additional commands with the Customize Dialog Box
• Adding Ribbon Commands or Groups
• Placement
Lab: Customize the Quick Access Toolbar
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Add common commands to the Quick Access Toolbar.
• Add additional commands to the Quick Access Toolbar.
Move the Quick Access Toolbar.

Module 5: Formatting Microsoft Word Documents
This module explains how to format Microsoft Word Documents.
Lessons
• Selecting Text
• Selecting Fonts
• Working with Fonts
• Working with Lists
• Inserting a Hyperlink in a Document
• Using Styles
• Using Themes
• Using the Ruler
• Setting Margins
Lab: Formatting Exercises
• Working with Fonts
• Working with Lists
• Inserting a Hyperlink
• Applying and Creating Custom Styles
• Using Tabs
• Setting Margins
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Add, remove, and change fonts in Microsoft Word documents.
• Work with lists.
• Add hyperlinks in a document.
• Apply styles in Microsoft Word documents.
• Use themes.
• Use the Ruler within Microsoft Word.
• Set margins within Microsoft Word.

Module 6: Editing Documents
This module explains how to edit documents in Microsoft Word.
Lessons
• Find
• Find and Replace
• Find and Replace Tips
• Appending Text to a Document
• Using the Clipboard
Lab: Editing Documents Exercises
• Using Find and Replace
• Using the Clipboard
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Locate information in your document using Find.
• Use Find and Replace to quickly replace words or phrases with other words or phrases.
• Use the Cut, Copy, Paste and Format Painter commands to edit documents.

Module 7: Finalizing Microsoft Word Documents
This module explains how to finalize Microsoft Word Documents.
Lessons
• Adding Page Numbers
• Headers and Footers
• Checking Spelling and Grammar
Lab: Finalizing Microsoft Word Documents Exercises
• Adding Page numbers
• Using Headers and Footers
• Checking Spelling and Grammar
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Add page numbers to a Microsoft Word document.
• Add and customize Headers and Footers.
• Find and correct spelling mistakes.
• Find and correct grammar mistakes.