Word 2002: Getting Started

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Description:	This introductory course will acquaint the new user with creating Word for Windows documents. Upon completion of the training, the student will be able to create, edit, save and print documents. In addition, the student will also learn how to cut and paste text, format text, and use the spell checker and the thesaurus.
Prerequisites:	Experience in Windows or equivalent skills
Length:	One day

Getting Started with Word
• Working with Word Windows
• Using Adaptive Menus
• Displaying and Hiding Toolbars

Basic Document Skills
• Opening a Document
• Saving a New Document
• Closing a Document
• Creating a New Document
• Moving through a Document
• Selecting Text
• Renaming an Existing Document

Basic Text Editing
• Insert vs. Overtype Mode
• Using Click and Type
• Deleting Characters
• Cutting/Copying and Pasting Text
• Using the Clipboard Task Pane
• Using Drag-and-Drop Editing
• Using Undo and Redo
• Switching Document Views
• Changing Document Magnification
• Opening Multiple Documents

Formatting Characters
• Using Formatting Options
• Changing the Font
• Copying Character Formatting
• Changing Character Case
• Formatting with Shortcut Keys

Formatting Paragraphs
• Aligning Paragraphs
• Modifying Paragraph Spacing
• Modifying Line Spacing
• Creating Indents
• Setting Tabs with the Ruler
• Setting Tabs using the Menu
• Deleting and Moving Tabs

Creating Numbers and Bullets
• Creating a Numbered List
• Creating a Bulleted List
• Customizing Bullets and Numbers
• Creating Picture Bullets

Formatting Sections
• Inserting and Removing a Page Break
• Creating Section Breaks
• Changing the Margins
• Changing the Page Orientation
• Changing the Paper Size
• Changing the Vertical Alignment
• Creating Newspaper Columns

Using the Writing Tools
• Checking Spelling/Grammar
• Using the Thesaurus
• Adding to the Custom Dictionary
• Working with Smart Tags
• Using AutoCorrect
• Using AutoComplete
• Working with SmartTags
• Working with AutoText
• Inserting the Date/Time
• Inserting Special Characters

Printing
• Previewing a Document
• Printing a Document
• Using Print Options
• Printing Envelopes or Labels

Working with Help
• Getting Help
• Using the ‘Ask a Question’ Box
• Using the Office Assistant

Using Find and Replace
• Working with Find
• Working with Replace
• Replacing Formats
• Finding and Replacing Special Characters

Reference Material
• Websites
• Keyboard Shortcuts
• Index