COURSE DESCRIPTION FOR
MOVING FROM WORDPERFECT TO WORD (BASIC TOPICS)
DESCRIPTION
Are you making the move from WordPerfect to Word? There
are big differences between these two word processing programs. Save yourself
hours of frustration by taking this valuable class. You will discover how
to translate your WordPerfect document formatting knowledge to Word. The
course is instructor-led with hands-on activities. Learn to:
- Change the appearance of a document by using character
formatting.
- Change the appearance of entire paragraphs by using paragraph
formatting.
- Use styles to affect the appearance of paragraphs.
- Create and use templates and change defaults in the Normal
template.
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: Character formatting
Orientation to Word for Windows
Fonts and font sizes
Format painter
Lesson 2: Paragraph formatting
Paragraph formatting
Paragraph borders
Working with indents, numbered lists, and bulleted lists
Working with tabs
Lesson 3: Page formatting
Headers and footers
Margins
Lesson 4: Introduction to styles
Applying styles
Creating styles
Understanding character styles
Redefining and deleting styles
Lesson 5: Introduction to templates
Using the Normal template
Modifying the default font
Appendix A: Managing documents in Word for Windows 6.x
Viewing and sorting documents
Controlling file searches
Managing files
Appendix B: Managing documents in Word for Windows 7.0
Locating and managing documents
NECESSARY SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE
- 12 megabytes (MB) of Random Access Memory (RAM) if you
are using Word for Windows 7.0 or RAM if you are using Word for Windows
6.x. Check your reference manual for special hardware considerations. [Note:
the courseware is written for older versions of Word and WordPerfect but
the differences will be outlined in class.]
- 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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