Discoverware Word XP Proficient

Word XP builds on the word processing features of previous versions of the program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents online and on the Web. Topics cover word processing concepts, document and file management, editing and formatting tools, working with graphics and multimedia elements, online collaboration, and working on the Web.

Whether you are new to Word, upgrading from a previous release or need to obtain your MOS certification, this course takes you step-by-step through your mastery of Word XP.

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Word XP Basics

Introducing Word XP

Word XP Capabilities

Screen Layout

The Task Pane
Title Bar, Menus & Toolbars

View A Document

Views In Word XP
Normal View
Web Layout View
Print Layout View
Outline View

Create & Open Documents

Create A New Document
Use A Template
Open An Existing Document

Save Documents

Use The Save & Save As

Commands

Save A File For Use In Another Program

Print Documents

Preview & Print A Document
Modify Print Settings
Print An Envelope
Print Labels

Help In Word XP

Ask A Question
Microsoft Word Help

Work With Text

Edit Text

Enter Text
Select Text
Deleting Text
Move & Copy Text
Use Drag-&-Drop

Use Word Editing Tools

Use The Find Command
Use The Replace Command
Check Spelling & Grammar
Use The Thesaurus

Format A Document

Format Characters

Format Text
Use The Formatting Toolbar
Use The Font Dialog Box
Highlight Text
Apply Font & Text Effects
Insert Symbols

Format Paragraphs

Paragraph Formatting
Align Paragraphs
Indent Paragraphs
Set Tabs (Tabs Command)
Set Tabs (Ruler)
Use Tab Leaders

Format Pages

Format A Page
Set Page Size & Orientation
Set Page Margins
Insert Page Breaks

Headers & Footers

About Headers & Footers
Create A Header & Footer
Control Headers & Footers

Page Numbers

Insert Page Numbers

Date & Time

Insert Date & Time
Modify Date Field Formats

Bullets & Numbering

About Bullets & Numbering
Insert Bullets & Numbering
Create An Outline Numbered List

Borders & Shading

Add Borders & Shading

Tables & Columns

Create & Modify Tables

Create A Table
Format A Table
Modify Table Structure

Create Columns

Create A Column
Modify Column Layout

Automate Your Work

Use AutoCorrect

What Is AutoCorrect?
AutoCorrect Settings
Add AutoCorrect Entries
Create An AutoCorrect Exception

Use AutoText & AutoComplete

Use AutoText
Create A New AutoText Entry
Use AutoComplete

Use Styles

What Is A Style?
Character Style Vs. Paragraph Style
Styles In Word
Apply A Style

Work With Graphics

Add Images To Documents

Graphics In Word XP
Insert Clip Art
Create A Watermark

Use Diagrams & Charts

Create & Modify A Diagram
Create & Modify A Chart

Collaborate In A Workgroup

Review Shared Documents

The Reviewing Toolbar
Insert A Comment
Track Changes
Compare & Merge Documents

Convert Documents Into Web Pages

Save A Document As A Web Page