In this project, you will learn to use the basic features of Microsoft Word. Using the free version of Office 365’s Microsoft Word, you will generate a document that contains formatted text, an image, and a table. MS Word, a powerful word processing application, is used for creating and updating letters, handouts, resumes and many other types of documents for business and personal use. Enhancing your communication skills by mastering basic MS Word increases your marketability in almost any profession.
Getting Started with Microsoft Word
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
1 hour
Learn at your own pace
Hands-on learning
What you'll learn
Create and save a document in MS Word.
Develop a flyer with text that includes bullets, an image and a table using MS Word.
Demonstrate basic MS Word text formatting skills.
Skills you'll practice
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Taught in English
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Use the Chrome browser to log into Microsoft Office 365 to access the free version of Microsoft Word and create and save a Word document.
Format text in an MS Word document by manipulating font properties to alter font face, weight, color, and size.
Add a list of items to an MS Word document and format them into a bulleted list.
Add a table of data to an MS Word document.
Insert an email link and an image into a Word document and float text around that image.
Recommended experience
Ability to navigate Windows and use a browser is required.
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Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.
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Available only on desktop
This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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