Intermediate Microsoft Word 2016

Go beyond the basics of word processing and master the more advanced features of Microsoft Word 2016 (now available through Office 365). In this course, you'll learn how to automate Word 2016 using shortcuts to help you write more while typing less. From signs, newsletters, and greeting cards to long documents, you'll learn how to create whatever you need—quickly and with professional-looking results.

You'll also learn how to create and organize text in tables, mix graphics and text together to turn Word into a simple desktop publishing program, and merge spreadsheet and database data to create mailing labels and form letters. Along the way, you'll go through lots of examples and exercises so you can see how Word's advanced features work; but more importantly, you'll see how you can use these advanced features at home and on the job. By the end of this course, you'll know how to use Word more effectively and take advantage of its many features so that you can get your work done quicker and easier than you ever thought possible.

What you will learn

• Learn how shortcut keys, macros, and the AutoCorrect feature can save you time
• Discover fast ways to format text in a document
• Find out how to insert graphic images, including clip art and photos, into your documents
• Add charts, SmartArt, and WordArt to a document, and divide any document into columns
• Practice dividing a long document into sections and using footnotes and endnotes
• Get acquainted with some of Word's desktop publishing features, such as using text boxes, layering, and aligning objects
• Learn how to link text boxes, and position them in a document to create brochures and newsletters
• Use mail merging to quickly and easily personalize form documents

How you will benefit

• Master the more advanced features of Microsoft Word
• Learn how to use Word more effectively and take advantage of all its many features so you can get your work done more quickly and more easily

How the course is taught

• Instructor-led or self-paced online course
• 6 Weeks or 3 Months access
• 24 course hours

Instructors & Support

Wallace Wang

Wallace Wang is the author of over 40 computer books including "Microsoft Office 2019 For Dummies." In addition to writing computer books, he has also co-authored "Breaking Into Acting for Dummies" and ghost written several books about investing in real estate, day trading stocks, and becoming an entrepreneur. Some of his past jobs have included teaching computer science courses at the University of Zimbabwe, performing stand-up comedy, and appearing on a weekly radio show.

Instructor Interaction: The instructor looks forward to interacting with learners in the online moderated discussion area to share their expertise and answer any questions you may have on the course content.