Course Description
Microsoft Word has many features that make creating documents easier. In this course, you will learn how to launch Microsoft Word in the browser and review the options for creating a new document. You will also become familiar with the elements on the Word screen, enabling you to move through the program more efficiently with a basic understanding of the user interface. Properly identifying the ribbon, status bar, scroll bars, and other important buttons and features is key when learning Word. It is also important to understand the fundamentals of cloud storage and how using Microsoft OneDrive handles document management tasks associated with using Word. There are many ways to save a document, including auto-save functions. This reduces the risk of losing your information once you begin. You can also use the revision history options to roll a document back to its previous state. This course will help you understand the basics of Microsoft Word.
What You'll Learn
- Explore the Microsoft Word interface, including the ribbon, status bar, scroll bars, and other key buttons and features
- Launch Microsoft Word in the browser and create a new blank document
- Understand Microsoft OneDrive and the fundamentals of cloud storage for document management
- Save and close a document using save and auto-save functions, and close Word
- Use revision history options to roll a document back to a previous state
- Print and export a document
Key Takeaways
- Microsoft Word includes many features that make creating documents easier.
- Properly identifying the ribbon, status bar, scroll bars, and other important buttons and features is key when learning Word.
- Using Microsoft OneDrive handles document management tasks associated with using Word.
- There are many ways to save a document, including auto-save functions, which reduce the risk of losing information.
- Revision history options let you roll a document back to its previous state.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in this course?
You will learn the basics of Microsoft Word: exploring the Word interface, creating a new document, understanding Microsoft OneDrive, and recognizing how to print and export a document.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. This is an introduction course that helps you understand the basics of Microsoft Word and gives you a basic understanding of the user interface.
Does this course cover saving and cloud storage?
Yes. It covers the fundamentals of cloud storage, how Microsoft OneDrive handles document management, the many ways to save a document including auto-save functions, and using revision history to roll a document back to a previous state.
What topics do the lessons cover?
The lessons cover opening Word and creating a blank document, exploring the Word screen, saving a document and closing a document and Word, and printing and exporting a document.
What skills will I gain from this course?
You will build skills in Microsoft Word, word processing, document management, document production, Microsoft Office 365, and Word VBA.
