About This Courseware
Courseware Conventions
- Using the Book
- Working with the Exercises
Courseware Objectives
- Basic Windows Skills Checklist
A Quick Review of Basics
- System Requirements
- Obtaining Support
- Settings for Word
- Starting Word
Moving Around
- Moving Around on the Screen
Getting Help
Exiting Word

Introducing Word
Objectives of Section 1
Overview
- What is Word Processing?
- What is Word?
Looking at the Screen
- Using the Word Menus
- Moving Around Dialog Boxes
- Using the Word Toolbars
- Identifying Screen Symbols
- Using Task Panes
Entering and Editing Text
- Moving Around in the Document
Managing Your Files
- Saving Documents
- Using Document Summaries
- Starting a New Document
- Switching Between Documents
- Saving in a Different Location
- Closing a Document
- Opening a Document
- Organizing Your Files
Apply Your Skills
Summary of Section 1
Questions and Review

Formatting Text
Objectives of Section 2
Selecting Text
- Using the Selection Bar
- Selecting Text in Different Areas
Editing Text
- Replacing Selected Text
- Using Undo
- Using Redo
- Using Repeat
- Using Cut, Copy and Paste
- Using the Clipboard
- Moving Text Using Drag-and-Drop
- Using the Paste Options Button
Formatting Characters
- Formatting with the Toolbar
- Formatting with the Font Command
- Highlighting Text
- Using the Format Painter
- Changing Text Case
- Changing the Character Spacing
- Hiding Text
Apply Your Skills
Summary of Section 2
Questions and Review

Formatting Paragraphs
Objectives of Section 3
Aligning Text
Setting Tabs
- Setting Tabs on the Ruler
- Setting Tabs with the Tabs Command
Indenting Paragraphs
- Setting Indents with the Paragraph Command
- Adjusting the Indents
Organizing List Information
- Customizing the Lists
- Adding Outline Numbering to Existing Text
- Creating Outlines
Setting the Line Spacing
Apply Your Skills
Summary of Section 3
Questions and Review

Formatting the Page Layout
Objectives of Section 4
Organizing Document Views
- Customizing the View
- Adjusting the Zoom
- Splitting Windows
- Arranging Panes
Changing the Paper Size
- Changing the Orientation
- Changing Margins
- Aligning Text Vertically
Controlling the Text Flow
- Inserting Line Breaks
- Inserting Page Breaks
- Hiding the White Space
Adding Borders and Shading
- Adding Borders
- Adding Shading
Apply Your Skills
Summary of Section 4
Questions and Review
 

Getting Ready to Print
Objectives of Section 5
Proofing Your Document
- Using AutoCorrect
- Checking the Spelling and Grammar
- Using the Thesaurus
Searching for Information
- Finding Items in the Document
- Finding a Page in the Document
- Using the Research Tool
- Replacing Items
Using Time Savers
- Inserting the Date and Time
- Using AutoText
- Inserting Symbols and Special Characters
Printing Documents
- Previewing the Document
- Printing a Document
Creating Envelopes and Labels
- Creating Envelopes
- Creating Labels
Apply Your Skills
Summary of Section 5
Questions and Review

Adding Design Elements
Objectives of Section 6
Working with Section Breaks
Using Headers and Footers
- Inserting Page Numbers
- Creating Headers and Footers
- Alternating Headers and Footers
Formatting with Styles
- Creating Styles
- Applying Styles to Text
- Modifying Styles
- Deleting Styles
- Revealing the Formatting
Working with Columns
- Modifying the Columns
Apply Your Skills Exercises
Summary of Section 6
Questions and Review

Working with Tables
Objectives of Section 7
Using Tables
- Drawing a Table
- Inserting a Table
- Working with Text
Manipulating Items
- Selecting Items in the Table
- Adjusting the Width or Height
- Inserting & Deleting Rows/Columns
- Merging and Splitting Cells
Formatting the Table
- Using AutoFormat
- Modifying the Borders and Shading
Converting Text to a Table
Apply Your Skills Exercises
Summary of Section 7
Questions and Review
 

Working with Objects
Objectives of Section 8
Inserting Pictures
- Inserting Clip Art Images
- Inserting Pictures from a File
Manipulating Pictures
- Sizing a Picture
- Changing the Properties for a Picture
- Moving a Picture
Working with Chart Objects
- Using a Datasheet
- Customizing Charts
- Changing the Chart Type
- Modifying Chart Objects
Creating Drawing Objects
- Drawing Lines or Rectangles
- Drawing Arrows
- Adding AutoShapes
- Inserting Text Boxes
Customizing Objects
- Enhancing Objects
- Arranging Objects
Drawing Diagrams
Apply Your Skills Exercises
Summary of Section 8
Questions and Review
 

Working with Others
Objectives of Section 9
Preparing for the Web
- Saving Documents as Web Pages
- Using Hyperlinks
- Viewing Web Documents
Sending a Word Document via E-Mail
- Sending a Document in the E-Mail
- Sending a Word Document as an Attachment
Reviewing Documents
- Comparing and Merging Documents
- Inserting Comments
- Tracking Revisions
- Sending a Document to Others for Review
Apply Your Skills Exercises
Summary of Section 9
Questions and Review
 

Appendices
Projects and Case Studies
Productivity Tools
Glossary of Terms
Answers to Review Questions
Index
Microsoft Office Word 2003 Exam Objectives