Microsoft Word 2013 Intermediate

The Microsoft Word 2013 Intermediate course provides delegates the understanding of using Word Processing software. The delegate can successfully create and edit documents in Word 2013 by the time he/she reaches this stage. The course teaches the delegates to work more efficiently by automating some tasks. Also, a user can also maintain consistency between documents using the options present in Word 2013. Delegates can create complex documents such as lists, tables, charts, graphics, and newsletter layouts. Word 2013 also allows the mail merge options to create documents and merge them with variable data.

Complex documents can be created in Word 2013 that link one topic in a document to another either in the same document or in another document. Graphics can be added and aligned with the text to appear together on the page. Some noted improvements of Microsoft Word 2013 over Microsoft Word 2010 are specified below:

• Microsoft Word 2013 comes with a new "Read mode".
• Microsoft Word 2013 supports improved touch and inking.
• Word 2013 allows the user to insert online audio and video.
• Microsoft Word 2013 can be used with devices that support Touch Mode.
• Flatter look of the Ribbon interface and refined animations when typing or selecting New graphical options in MS Word
• New alignment lines when moving objects
• Besides the Clipart, Microsoft Word 2013 provides online picture support using Office.com, Bing.com, and Flickr

Exams

A delegate who wishes to appear for the Microsoft Word 2013 exam must have a basic understanding of the Word environment. The delegates must be able to complete tasks on their own. These candidates should be able to create and edit their documents such as professional reports, multi-column newsletters, resumes and business correspondence.

Lesson 1: Working with Tables and Charts

• Insert A Table
• Add Styles To A Table
• Format A Table
• Inserting Rows
• Deleting Rows
• Adding Columns
• Removing Columns
• Sort Table Data
• Control Cell Layout
• Perform Calculations in a Table
• Creating Charts
• Working With Clipart
• Using and Adding Shapes
• Working With Smartshapes

Lesson 2: Making Use Of Styles and Themes

• Use Existing Styles
• Create and Modify Text Styles
• Create Custom List or Table Styles
• Apply Document Themes

Lesson 3: Page Layout

• Page Orientation
• Paper Size
• Working With Columns
• Advanced Formatting
• Working With Fields
• Insert Breaks
  • Page Breaks
  • Section Breaks

Lesson 4: Using Images in a Document

• Inserting Images into Word 2013 Document
• Placing and Resizing an Image
• Adjust Image Appearance
• Wrapping Text Around Pictures
• Insert and Format Screenshots
• Insert Videos

Lesson 5: Creating Custom Graphic Elements

• Create Text Boxes and Pull Quotes
• Drawing Shapes
• Add WordArt and Other Text Effects
• Create Complex Illustrations with SmartArt

Lesson 6: Inserting Content Using Quick Parts

• Insert Building Blocks
• Create and Modify Building Blocks
• Insert Fields Using Quick Parts

Lesson 7: Controlling Text Flow

• Control Paragraph Flow
• Insert Section Breaks
• Insert Columns
• Link Text Boxes to Control Text Flow

Lesson 8: Using Templates

• Create a Document Using a Template
• Create a Template

Lesson 9: Viewing Documents

• The Document Views
• The Navigationpane  - Jumping to Different Sections
• Reorganizing The Document With The Navigation Pane.
• Search Using The Navigation Pane.
• Using Multiple Windows to View Different Parts of the Same document.
• Using Multiple Windows to view Multiple Documents at the same time.

 Lesson 10: Using Mail Merge

• Mail Merge – An Introduction
• Merging Static Data With Variable Data
• Merge Form Letters, Envelopes and Labels

Lessson 11: Applying References

• Create Endnotes and Footnotes
• Create Citations
• Create a Bibliography
• Create Captions

Lesson 12: Using Macros

• Automate Tasks Using Macros
• Create a Macro
• Learn How To Add Macros to Toolbars

Lesson 12: New Features of Word 2013

• Editing PDF Documents In Word 2013
• Using Live Layout and Alignment Guides