Course outline for
Microsoft Office Word 2010 - Intermediate

Introduction

Prerequisites

Section 1: Managing Your Documents

Lesson 1.1: Using Windows Explorer within Word

Navigating Using Windows Explorer

Performing Basic Tasks with Windows Explorer

Using Views in Windows Explorer

Using the Windows Explorer Navigation Pane

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 1.2: Saving Your Files

Managing File Properties

Using File Formats

Publishing to PDF or XPS

Setting File Passwords

Using AutoRecover

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Lesson 1.3: Finishing Your Files

About Compatibility Mode

Running the Document Inspector

Using the Accessibility Checker

Marking a Document as Final

Encrypting Documents

Digitally Signing Documents

Inserting a Signature Line

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Lesson 1.4: Making Word Work Backwards

Opening Documents in Other Word Formats

Converting Documents from Older Word Formats

Running the Compatibility Checker

Setting Compatibility Options

Compatibility Packs for Microsoft Office 2003

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Lesson 1.5: Viewing Your Files

Opening a Copy of a Document

Arranging Windows

Comparing Documents Side-by-Side

Splitting a Document

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Section 1: Case Study

Section 1: Review Questions

Section 2: Using Formatting Tools

Lesson 2.1: Working with Templates

Creating a Template

Saving a Template

Using a Template

Editing a Template

Attaching a Template to a Document

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 2.2: Using Bullets and Numbering

Types of Lists

Creating a Basic List

Creating a Multilevel List

Creating Custom Bullets or Numbers

Continuing a List

Removing Bullets or Numbering

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Lesson 2.3: Using the Paragraph Dialog

Applying Alignment

Applying Indentation

Applying Spacing

Setting Defaults

Sorting Text

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Lesson 2.4: Using Delineation Tools

Using Columns

Inserting a Line Break

Inserting a Page Break

Inserting a Section Break

Setting Page and Line Break Options

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Lesson 2.5: Working with Pages

Adding a Cover Page

Creating a Blank Page

Changing the Page Color

Adding a Watermark

Adding a Page Border

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Lesson 2.6: Adding Hyperlinks

Types of Links

Inserting a Link

Editing a Link

Following a Link

Removing a Hyperlink

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Section 2: Case Study

Section 2: Review Questions

Section 3: Creating Headers and Footers

Lesson 3.1: Creating Basic Headers and Footers

Using a Preset Header or Footer

Editing a Header or a Footer

Adding a Header or Footer to the Gallery

Navigating Through Headers and Footers

Removing a Header or Footer

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Lesson 3.2: Using the Header & Footer Tools - Design Tab

The Header & Footer Group

The Insert Group

The Navigation Group

The Options Group

The Position Group

The Close Command

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Lesson 3.3: Inserting Page Numbers

Inserting Page Numbers

Changing Page Numbers

Formatting Page Numbers

Removing Page Numbers

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Lesson 3.4: Doing More with Headers and Footers

Aligning Text

Adding Graphics

Inserting the Date and Time

Linking and Unlinking Headers and Footers

Positioning Headers and Footers

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Section 3: Case Study

Section 3: Review Questions

Section 4: Using Time Saving Tools

Lesson 4.1: Using Language Tools

Setting Your Language

Using the Spelling and Grammar Contextual Menu

Running a Spelling and Grammar Check

Setting Spelling and Grammar Options

Controlling Hyphenation

Performing a Word Count

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Lesson 4.2: Using Research Tools

Performing Research

Using the Thesaurus

Translating a Word

Translating an Entire Document

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Lesson 4.3: Inserting Pre-Defined Text

AutoCorrect

Inserting the Date and Time

Inserting a Symbol

Inserting Special Characters

Inserting an Equation

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Lesson 4.4: Specialized Text Recognition

Enabling Text Recognition

Types of Recognized Text

Making Word Recognize Different Text Features

Inserting a Date

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Lesson 4.5: Using the Navigation Pane

Overview of the Navigation Pane

Reordering Sections with the Navigation Pane

Navigation Pane Views

Searching in Your Document

Step-By-Step

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Section 4: Case Study

Section 4: Review Questions

Section 5: Finishing Your Document

Lesson 5.1: Making Your Document Consistent

Using Themes

Using Theme Colors

Using Theme Fonts

Using Theme Effects

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Lesson 5.2: Using the Mail Merge Wizard

Mail Merge Basics

Starting the Wizard and Choosing a Document

Selecting a Starting Document

Selecting Recipients

Creating Your Document

Previewing Your Document

Completing the Merge

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Lesson 5.3: Performing a Manual Mail Merge

Using the Mailings Tab

Selecting a Starting Document

Selecting and Editing Recipients

Adding Fields

Adding Rules

Previewing and Finishing the Merge

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Lesson 5.4: Sending a Document Electronically

Faxing a Document

E-mailing a Document as an Attachment

E-mailing a Document as a PDF or XPS Attachment

Using E-mail Features

Other Sharing Features

Step-By-Step

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Section 5: Case Study

Section 5: Review Questions

Index