Word: essentials

Use Word to edit, format and copy text, and insert page numbers, dates, headers and footers and page breaks. Knowledge required: basic computing literacy and the ability to use the mouse and keyboard. Anyone who has not used a computer before should enrol on 'Computing: getting started' or 'Touch typing and keyboard skills'.

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Key course information

Dates
19/04/12 - 24/05/12

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
6 weeks

Time
10:30 - 13:00

Fees
Full fee: £119
Senior fee: £67
Concession: £47

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
CWP09

Availability
Available
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It may still be possible to enrol. Please call 020 7831 7831 to discuss. Please note that you will have missed some of the course content and it may not be possible for the tutor to fully cover this with you.

Course outline

What is the course about?

You will develop skills in Word 2007, a powerful and easy to use word processing application.

What topics will we cover?

Introduction to Word program, environment and word processing concepts.
Creating, saving and opening documents.
Editing text - using basic editing methods (insert, delete, over-type text, split paragraphs, join paragraphs and undo command).
Formatting Text (underlining, bold, italics, aligning, indent, margins).
Moving and copying blocks of text (in document and between documents).
Formatting text (changing font, style, font size, font colour).
Aligning and indenting text - creating various types of paragraphs
Advanced editing (search and replace, spell check, thesaurus and word count).
Inserting page number, headers and footers, automatic date, manual page break.
Inserting and re-sizing an image.
Creatingsimple tables.
Changing margins, the size and orientation of a document.
Previewing and printing a document.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Create short documents (letters, memos, articles and leaflets).
Save a document to hard disk and other removable storage devices (floppy, or USB stick).
Make changes to an existing document using a variety of editing techniques.
Apply text formatting to a document.
Change the appearance of a document by applying various paragraph formats and effects.
Use Word find and replace facility.
Create a table, enter text in a table and change its appearance through formatting.
Insert images.
Preview a document, apply and remove formatting that affects entire pages (margins, page break, header and footers, size, orientation, page numbers).
Print a document.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Although this is a course for beginners to Word, you should be able to use a keyboard and mouse and be familiar with the Windows working environment. You should also be able to follow spoken instructions, read written instructions and information, and discuss work with your tutor.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Each student has their own computer.
Presentations will be made using computers, interactive whiteboard, overhead screen and printed notes.
Step by step instruction, with demonstrations where appropriate, will help you grasp the concepts.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Advanced Word.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2515

computing@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

Tuesday 17.30 - 18.30; Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30

You do not need to book an appointment, just come along on the days and at the times listed.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
19/04/12 to 24/05/12	Thu	10:30 - 13:00	6 weeks	£119	£67	£47	CWP09	Started	» Select
15/09/11 to 20/10/11	Thu	10:30 - 13:00	6 weeks	£119	£67	£47	CWP07	Finished	» Select
12/01/12 to 16/02/12	Thu	10:30 - 13:00	6 weeks	£119	£67	£47	CWP08	Finished	» Select

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