COURSE DESCRIPTION FOR
MOVING FROM WORDPERFECT TO WORD (ADVANCED TOPICS)
DESCRIPTION
Are you a WordPerfect expert making the move to Word? This
class will show you tricks to automate Word to streamline all your repetitive
tasks. You will also explore techniques to create great looking tables.
It is instructor-led with plenty of hands-on activities. Learn to:
- Create, modify and format tables.
- Create, modify and print AutoText entries.
- Merge a document with data to create multiple variations
of the document.
- Create, run and change macros.
- Format text in columns and insert graphics.
LENGTH
One four hour session.
PREREQUISITES
No prior knowledge of Microsoft Word is required, but you
need to have an intermediate knowledge of WordPerfect as well as an advanced
understanding of word processing concepts. You must also have a good understanding
of basic Microsoft Windows, file management and personal computers.
SPECIFIC CLASS CONTENT
Lesson 1: Introduction to tables
Creating a table
Modifying tables
Formatting tables
Lesson 2: Using AutoText
Creating AutoText entries
Modifying and deleting AutoText entries
Printing AutoText entries
Lesson 3: Introduction to merging
Creating data
Completing main documents
Merging data with the main document
Managing merges
Lesson 4: Introduction to macros
Creating and assigning macros
Editing and testing macros
Deleting macros
Lesson 5: Newspaper columns
Formatting text into newspaper columns
Using graphics
Multiple column formats
Hyphenation techniques
Appendix A: Customizing the Word for Windows workplace
Appendix B: Mailing labels
NECESSARY SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE
- 12 megabytes (MB) of Random Access Memory (RAM) if you
are using Word for Windows. See your reference manual for specific hardware
considerations.
- A printer is optional; however, you will need to have
an installed printer
OTHER WORD COURSES
- Word - Level 2. Enhance tables, work with graphics and
columns and create mass mailings. Master ways to make repetitive tasks
as easy as 1-2-3.
- Word - Advanced. Jazz up your documents with graphics
and even create documents as intranet web pages. Advanced techniques for
large documents and sharing documents.
- Word in the Law Office. Customized training covering
all the legal features of Word.
- Mini Power Sessions:
--Create Brochures, Flyers And More Using Word
--Enhance Your Document Design And Layout Using Word
--Making An Ordinary Web Page Extraordinary Using Word 2000
--Word Tips And Tricks
--Creating Legal Forms Using Word
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