Course outline for
Microsoft Office Word 2003 - Intermediate

SECTION 1: Advanced Interface Options

Lesson 1.1: Using My Computer within Word

Navigating Using My Computer

Performing Basic Tasks with My Computer

Using Views in My Computer

Using the My Places Toolbar

Practice Exercise

Lesson 1.2: Advanced Saving Options

Using File Formats

Using File Properties

Setting File Passwords

Using Auto Recovery

Practice Exercise

Lesson 1.3: Advanced Viewing Options

Opening a Copy of Your Document

Arranging Windows

Comparing Documents Side-By-Side

Splitting a Document

Practice Exercise

Lesson 1.4: Customizing Toolbars and Menus

Toolbar Fundamentals

Hidden Toolbars

Adding Menus

About the Work Menu

Adding Menu Commands

Re-Arranging Menu and Toolbar Commands

Practice Exercise

Lesson 1.5: Toolbar Specifics

Using the Basic Toolbars

Using Graphic Toolbars

Using Language Toolbars

Using Coding Toolbars

Using Web Toolbars

Document Management Toolbars

About the Task Pane "Toolbar"

Section 1: Review Questions

SECTION 2: Formatting Tools

Lesson 2.1: Working with Templates

Creating Your Document with a Wizard

Opening an Existing Template

Modifying and Saving a Template

Creating a Template

Attaching a Template to a Document

About Global Templates

Practice Exercise

Lesson 2.2: Creating Lists

Types of Lists

Creating a Bulleted or Numbered List

Modifying and Removing Bulleted or Numbered Lists

Restarting or Continuing a Bulleted or Numbered List

Using Outlined Lists

Customizing Bullets and Numbers

Practice Exercise

Lesson 2.3: Headers and Footers

Viewing Headers and Footers

Creating or Deleting a Header or Footer

Using the Header/Footer Toolbar

Inserting Dynamic Text

Inserting Page Numbers

Applying Page Settings

Header and Footer Links

Practice Exercise

Lesson 2.4: Paragraph Tools

Viewing Document Markings

Applying Borders

Applying Shading and Patterns

Applying Alignment and Indentation

Applying Spacing

Practice Exercise

Section 2: Review Questions

SECTION 3: Customizing Your Documents

Lesson 3.1: Using Styles

Applying Styles

Using the Styles Task Pane

Modifying a Style

Creating a Style

Creating a Character Style

Deleting a Style

Using Click and Type Styles

Practice Exercise

Lesson 3.2: Managing Styles

Organizing Your Styles

Displaying Styles in a Document

Revealing Formatting

Using AutoFormat as You Type

Using AutoFormat

Practice Exercise

Lesson 3.3: Using Pre-Defined Text

Inserting AutoText

Customizing AutoText

Inserting the Date and Time

Inserting a Symbol

Inserting Special Characters

Practice Exercise

Lesson 3.4: Using Timesaving Tools

Using the Format Painter

Using Themes

Using Smart Tags

Practice Exercise

Section 3: Review Questions

SECTION 4: Using Tables

Lesson 4.1: Creating Tables

Inserting a Table

Drawing a Table

Selecting Cells, Rows and Columns

Inserting and Deleting Cells, Rows and Columns

Practice Exercise

Lesson 4.2: Editing Tables

Merging and Splitting Cells, Columns, or Rows

Resizing Cells, Columns, or Rows

Selecting a Table

Moving and Resizing a Table

Practice Exercise

Lesson 4.3: Applying Basic Formatting

Aligning a Table

Changing Table Spacing

Changing Text Direction

Practice Exercise

Lesson 4.4: Applying Advanced Formatting

Using AutoFit

Using the Borders and Shading Dialog

Using the Tables and Borders Toolbar to Modify Borders and Shading

Using AutoFormat

Practice Exercise

Section 4: Review Questions